Education, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction Overview

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Education, M.A. Curriculum and Instruction ~ Overview

The program focuses on teaching and learning in the classroom. The coursework is framed within a pluralism paradigm and all of the courses are taught from multicultural perspectives. MAE prepares strong education professionals to have an informed understanding of complex learning, the knowledge and skills to promote such learning, and the disposition to advocate effectively for the learning, living, or growth of students-especially those students who bring cultural or linguistic diversity to schools.
A Master of Arts in Education with Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction also does the following:

  • Affords greater opportunities for local educators to serve as strong professionals through leadership roles.
  • Allows higher education personnel and instructors to deepen their understanding of the complexities of multicultural education at the college level.
  • Qualifies educators to continue on for a doctoral degree.
  • Allows teachers to earn the  Crosscultural Language and Academic Development credential (CLAD) to become  more valuable to school districts.
  • Helps certified teachers become outstanding and effective teachers of the culturally and linguistically diverse students in the schools of this region.
  • Provides a collegial, supportive, and informed environment for those educators working toward their National Board Certification.
Sponsored By

College of Professional Studies > School of Education > Teacher Education Department > Masters in Education Program

Included Academic Fields

Teacher Education  ~ Higher Education ~ Museum Education ~ Early Childhood Education ~ Special Education ~ English as a Second Language

Online Components

Some courses are offered in whole or in part online.

Associated Course Codes

MAE

 

Revised 2/9/05