MA in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
This component of EMU’s MA in graduate teacher education program provides a course of study for elementary, middle or high school practitioners to enhance existing skills and meet the challenges found in today’s schools. Emphasis is placed upon adapting and designing curriculum for diverse populations, designing integrated interdisciplinary instruction, upgrading professional knowledge in recent research in current issues, teaming with school and community professionals and enhancing specific professional and concentration area competencies.
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Learn more about the core curriculum of EMU’s master of arts in graduate teacher education at http://emu.edu/maed/ curriculum/.
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- EDCI 501 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies (3 SH)
- EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH)
- EDCI 561 Neuro-educationEducation: 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:
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- EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
- EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH)
- EDLA 531 Literacy in Community and Family Arenas (3 SH)
- EDLA 601 Multicultural Children’s Literature or EDLA 611 Adolescent/Young Adult Literature (3 SH)
- EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)
- (in VA) EDLA 511 Literacy Assessment (3 SH)
- (in VA) EDPC 601 Literacy Practicum (3 SH)
- (in VA) EDLA 581 Word Study (1 SH.)
- (in PA) EDPC 602 Clinic I: Diagnosis of Reading & Writing Difficulties (3 SH)
- (in PA) EDPC 603 Clinic II: Integrative Approach to Assessment & Instruction (3 SH)
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- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and initial teaching license
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and/or add-on endorsement/certification
- Trauma and Resilience
- Special Education
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- EDSL 551 Methods of Teaching ESL/FL (3 SH)
- EDSL 571 Language Acquisition and Grammar (3 SH)
- EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)
- EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
- EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH)
- (in VA) EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
- (in VA) EDLA 511 Literacy Assessment (3 SH)
- EDPC 601 Practicum: TESL (3 SH)
- **EDSL 591 ESL Assessment and Support (3 SH) (substitutes for EDLA 511 in VA)
- (in PA) EDSL 541 Foundations of ESL (3 SH)
- (in PA) EDSL 611 Professional Development Portfolio (1 SH)
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
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NOTE: In addition, candidates who have not reached a level of proficiency in a foreign language at Intermediate Level II must take additional hours of foreign language to achieve that level or submit a successful ACTFL assessment. Candidates who have had equivalent course work may substitute elective replacements.
*For TESL licensure, students must take have an English linguistics course and a specialized practicum to meet licensure requirements. A 14-week internship (7 semester hours) is required for candidates seeking TESL as an initial license.
**Required in Pennsylvania
Diverse Needs:
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Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
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Concentration Area (21 SH)
- EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration EDDA 571 Trauma, Restoration & Resilience in Educational Environments (3 SH)
- EDDA 631 Research in Risk and Resiliency Resilience (3 SH)
- EDDA 501 At-Risk Issues in School and Community 541 Self-Care and Resilience for Educators (3 SH)EDDA
- 511 Teaching Diverse Learners EDCI 561 Neuro-Education: Application of Research (3 SH)
- One course in literacy EDRJ 551 Foundations of Restorative Justice in Education (3 SH) or EDRJ 621 Restorative Discipline (3 SH)
- Electives chosen from other MA in Education concentrations (6 SH)
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- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: At-Risk Populations Trauma & Resilience (3 SH)
Diverse Needs: Special Education
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- EDRJ 551 Foundations of Restorative Justice in Education (3 SH) +
- EDI EDRJ 621 Restorative Discipline: Accountability and Restoration in Schools (3 SH) +
- PAX 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict EDRJ 581 Analyzing Conflict in Educational Settings (3 SH)
- EDRJ 601 Facilitating Circle Processes (3 SH) +
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9 Credit Hours to be selected from the following or other approved courses by adviser.
Ed (MA in Graduate Teacher Education) Courses
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- EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH)
- EDCI 541 Supporting Positive Classroom Behaviors (SPED focus) (3 SH)
- EDDA 501 At-Risk Issues in School and Community (3 SH)
- EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
- EDDA 631 Research in Risk and Resiliency 571 Trauma, Restoration, & Resilience in Educational Environments (3 SH)
- EDLA 531 Literacy in Community and Family Arenas EDDA 631 Research in Risk and Resilience (3 SH)
- EDLA 601 Multicultural Children’s Literature (3 SH)
- EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)
CJP (Center for Justice & Peacebuilding) Courses
- PAX 532 Formation for Peacebuilding Practice 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH) (SPI Only)
- PAX 540 STAR: Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience (3 SH)
- PAX 571 Restorative Justice (3 SH)
PAX 615 Leading Organizational Change (3 SH) (has pre-reqs
)- PAX 654 Conflict Coaching (3 SH)
- PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH
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MOL (MA in Organizational Leadership) Courses
- MOL 600 Developing Healthy Organizations: Team Building & Collaboration (3 SH)
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