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Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Degree: Master of Arts
Semester Hours: 36
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- elementary school emphasis
- middle school emphasis
- high school emphasis
Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum and Course Plan
NOTE: Course requirements may change as the program evolves. Candidates are accountable for completing the program of study listed in the catalog for the year in which they entered the program.
Learn more about the core curriculum of EMU’s graduate teacher education at https://emu.edu/maed/curriculum-design.
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
- EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change (3 SH)
- EDCC 521 Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation (3 SH)
- EDCC 531 Social & Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH)
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- EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy) (3 SH)
Concentration Area (15 SH required + 6 SH electives = 21 SH)
- EDCI 501 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies (3 SH)
- EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH)
- EDCI 561 Neuro-Education: Application of Research on the Brain, Trauma, Resilience, and Learning (3 SH)
- EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
- A Literacy course: The following courses are recommended:
- Elementary: EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
- Middle and High: EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH)
- Electives chosen from other MA in Education concentrations (6 SH)
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Elementary, Middle or High School (3 SH)
Master of Arts in Education: Literacy/Reading Specialist
Degree: Master of Arts
Semester Hours: 36-40
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Reading Specialist: Endorsement/Licensure as a reading specialist may be obtained with additional coursework and a clinical practicum.
Literacy Curriculum and Course Plan
NOTE: Course requirements may change as the program evolves. Candidates are accountable for completing the program of study listed in the catalog for the year in which they entered the program.
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- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Literacy (3 SH)
Reading Specialist Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
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- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Literacy (3 SH)
Master of Arts in Education: Diverse Needs-Trauma & Resilience, Special Education, or Teaching English as a Second Language
Degree: Master of Arts
Semester Hours: 36-39
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This component contains a common core of courses that address language/literacy competence with diverse populations, intervention strategies for diverse learners, and developing leadership skills in teaming, collaboration and consultation with parents, school and community social agencies. In Virginia, initial teaching licensure is available in TESL with additional coursework, a supervised practicum, and an internship. A foundations course in Curriculum and Instruction is required of candidates without a teaching license as an elective prior to taking EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners and EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change.
Diverse Needs: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Curriculum and Course Plan
NOTE: Course requirements may change as the program evolves. Candidates are accountable for completing the program of study listed in the catalog for the year in which they entered the program.
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*For TESL licensure, students must have an English linguistics course and a specialized practicum to meet licensure requirements. A 14-week student teaching internship (7 semester hours) is required for candidates seeking TESL as an initial license.
Diverse Needs: Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
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+ required as part of the certificate program
Diverse Needs: Special Education Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
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- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Special Education (3 SH)
Restorative Justice in Education (RJE)
Degree: Master of Arts
Semester Hours: 36
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- Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
- Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice
- Restorative Justice blog
Making a Difference in Our Schools
We offer different focus options for K-12 educators, administrators and other school leaders, social workers, and school counselors. A variety of electives allows for focused study for each of these groups. You’ll learn to:
- Promote positive student behavior and increase student achievement and attendance
- Replace suspensions and expulsions with strategies that work
- Improve relationships and school climate while increasing instructional time
Restorative Justice in Education Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
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+ required as part of the certificate program
Transfer Credits
EMU graduate programs accept a limited amount of graduate transfer credit from other colleges and universities. The university registrar determines the eligibility of credits to transfer from another institution, and the director of the graduate program makes the final determination of the applicability of transfer credit to an individual’s graduate program. See the graduate teacher education handbook for additional transfer regulations. Transfer courses will be recorded with the same titles and grades as appear on the transcript from the previous school. Transfer grades will not apply toward the EMU grade point average.
Courses taken by EMU Students at Other Schools
A student should secure advance approval from the graduate program director/coordinator or advisor before enrolling for work in other universities, where credit is to be transferred back to EMU for graduation. The graduate program reserves the right to limit the amount of transfer credit which may be applied to degree requirements. In all cases the majority of credits must be earned through instruction offered by EMU.