MA in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
This component of EMU’s 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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- 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 (3 SH) (Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy)
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:
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- Electives- (6 SH) chosen from other MA in Education concentrations
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Elementary, Middle or High School (3 SH)
MA in Education: Literacy/Reading Specialist
Practitioners concentrate on the study of literacy in a broader sense than traditionally encountered in schools of the past. Literacy is approached beyond reading and writing into integrated approaches for the development of communication, thought and interpersonal interaction. Emphasis is placed upon literacy programs from emergent to adult, integrated literacy instruction, literacy in community and family arenas and classroom assessment of literacy.
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Reading Specialist: Endorsement/Licensure as a reading specialist may be obtained with additional course work 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)
MA in Education: Diverse Needs—Trauma & Resilience, Special Education, or Teaching English as a Second Language
Practitioners concentrate on special needs of diverse populations, with further focus in one of four areas of emphasis:
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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 course work, a supervised practicum, and an internship. A foundations course in Curriculum & 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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**Required in Pennsylvania
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)
Long a pioneer in the field of restorative justice, Eastern Mennonite University is now the first in the country to offer restorative justice programs within a graduate teacher education program. EMU programs and offerings that are related to this interdisciplinary study track include:
- Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (http://emu. edu/cjp/)
- Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice (http://emu. edu/cjp/restorative-justice/)
- Restorative Justice blog (https://emu.edu/now/ restorative-justice/)
Making a Difference in Our Schools
We offer different focus options for K-12 educators, administrators or other school leaders, social workers or 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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