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2016-2017 University Catalog
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
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Banner Code: E1-MED-CRIN
College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Graduate School of Education
This master’s degree is offered to students preparing for initial teacher licensure, advanced teacher education, or ancillary educational programs.
An accelerated master’s option for specific concentrations is available to students in selected bachelor’s programs. See Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Programs for options and specific requirements.
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MEd with Concentration
Each concentration description wholly describes the requirements for the degree and concentration. Students should choose one concentration.
Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)
Assistive Technology
Culturally, Linguistically Diverse & Exceptional Learners
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Learning Technologies
Literacy/Reading
Secondary Education (6–12)
Transformative Teaching
Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)
The ASTL concentrations are for practicing teachers and other educators with one or more years of teaching experience who want to continue to grow professionally. The program offers advanced study in a specific concentration area; including Virginia’s Standards of Learning content areas, cohort classes, an innovative schedule, and the use of technology. The courses, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, help teachers think and practice as board-certified teachers. The program develops teacher-leaders who take an inquiry stance on their educational practice and lead from the classroom as they contribute to ongoing school improvement and educational change. While developing expertise in a content area and increasing their understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse students and families, teachers in the program develop their critical reflective capacity through engagement in action research, self-study, and classroom-based inquiry.
Experienced teachers and other educators with or without a master’s degree may apply for the master’s degree program, which includes the 30- or 33- credit hour Core and areas of Concentration. The program also provides an option for teachers with master’s degrees who want to gain a Reading Specialist or Gifted Childhood Education 21-credit graduate certificate.
MEd Requirements Common to all ASTL Concentrations (12 credits)
▲Concentration in ASTL: Advanced International Baccalaureate (AIB)
This 18-credit International Baccalaureate (IB) concentration provides advanced professional development for teachers on the philosophy, elements, and assessments of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The course work focuses on the theory, pedagogy, and research under girding the International Baccalaureate programs. ▲Concentration in ASTL: Designing Digital Learning in Schools (ADDL)
This 18-credit designing digital learning in schools concentration is offered to practicing teachers who wish to gain the necessary knowledge and skills for integrating digital learning and K–12 curricular knowledge outcomes. The concentration is framed by four learning outcomes: investigation of the theory and practice of digital learning, connection of digital learning and knowledge outcomes, use of design principles and processes to inform practice, and knowledge of a range of technologies appropriate for PreK-12 learners.
▲ Concentration in ASTL: Early Childhood Education (AECE)
The 18-credit early childhood concentration provides advanced professional development in preschool through third grade content and includes three required courses and three electives. The concentration focuses on advancing the professional knowledge of practicing teachers who teach young children. Electives
Choose three courses from the following:
- Any graduate ECED-prefix courses
▲ Concentration in ASTL: Elementary Mathematics (AEMA)
The 18-credit elementary math concentration combines the study of mathematics content appropriate for kindergarten through eighth grade with the study of mathematics education research, curriculum, leadership, and assessment. Electives
Choose one 3-credit course from the following: ▲Concentration in ASTL: Foreign Language French (AFLF)
The 18-credit foreign language concentration provides advanced professional development and language study for practicing foreign language teachers. The 18 credits include a combination of modern language courses and targeted electives. Literature
Choose 6 credits from the following: Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved literature-related electives in French. Language and Linguistics
Take 6 credits:
- one advisor-approved 3 credit course in language and linguistics
Electives
Choose 6 credits in literature or language (select from courses listed above or below): Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved language and literature-related electives. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Foreign Language Spanish (AFLS)
The 18-credit foreign language concentration provides advanced professional development and language study for practicing foreign language teachers. The 18 credits include a combination of modern language courses and targeted electives. Electives
Choose 9 credits from the following: Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved language and literature-related electives. ▲ Concentration in Gifted Child Education (AGCE)
The 21-credit gifted child education concentration provides advanced professional development through endorsement or master’s degree for teachers of gifted students. The concentration meets NAGC/CEC graduate standards and focuses on culturally diverse, multilingual, twice exceptional, and traditionally defined gifted students and programs. Students must earn a B- or higher in all coursework.
▲ Concentration in ASTL: History (AHIS)
The 18-credit history concentration includes one geography and five history courses that are required. The concentration is designed for elementary, middle, and high school teachers who seek a foundation in the history courses that are taught within Virginia public schools. Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved history electives. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Individualized (AATL)
The 18-credit individualized concentration is developed in concert with a student’s advisor to provide course work in a student’s specialized area that is not provided in other ASTL concentrations. The student works with the program director to design a program of study that provides individualized learning experiences in an area of expertise relevant to one’s professional educational setting. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Literacy PK–12 Classroom Teachers (AP12)
This 18-credit concentration includes three required literacy courses and three approved electives in ESOL, special education, psychology, secondary and elementary education, early childhood, writing, and other areas. The course work includes theory and strategies in literacy and reading for teachers in any discipline, PK–12. Electives
Choose 9 credits from the following: Note:
Student may choose an alternate elective with advisor approval. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Literacy: Reading Specialist (ALRS)
This 21-credit concentration is a state-approved sequence of courses leading to Virginia reading specialist licensure. Course work includes foundational knowledge, instructional and assessment strategies for individuals and groups, and preparation as a literacy coach and staff developer. Students must earn a B- or higher in all licensure coursework. Licensure also requires a master’s degree, passing of the Virginia Reading Assessment, and three years of teaching under contract.
▲ Concentration in ASTL: Secondary Mathematics Education, Grades 6-12 (AMT6)
This 18-credit concentration provides advanced professional development in mathematics teaching and learning for practicing middle and high school mathematics teachers. The course work focuses on current research in mathematics education, inquiry, technology, and a community of mathematics practice. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Physical Education (APED)
The 18-credit physical education concentration provides course work in research design, curriculum development, collaborative supervision, research in pedagogy, and advanced adapted content. It is designed for practicing PE teachers seeking to improve their professional knowledge and teaching performance for improving student learning. Electives
Choose one course from the following: Note:
Student may choose an alternate elective with advisor approval. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Science K-12 (AS12)
The 18-credit science concentration provides advanced professional development in science teaching and learning for practicing elementary, middle, or high school science teachers. Electives
Choose 6 credits of science course work with advisor approval. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Special Education (ASPE)
The 18-credit special education concentration provides advanced expertise for educators, administrators, and other professionals providing services to individuals with special needs. Students select one of the following areas of emphasis: applied behavior analysis; assistive technology; students with disabilities who access the adapted curriculum; students with disabilities who access the general curriculum; teaching students with autism; visual impairments. Applied Behavior Analysis Emphasis
Choose 18 credits from the following: Assistive Technology Emphasis
Choose 18 credits from the following: Students with Disabilities who Access the Adapted Curriculum Emphasis
Choose 18 credits from the following: Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum Emphasis
Choose 18 credits from the following: Teaching Students with Autism Emphasis
Visual Impairments Emphasis
Choose 18 credits from the following: ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Teacher Leadership (ATL)
This 18-credit concentration provides advanced professional development in school leadership. The educational leadership course work focuses on teachers as leaders in their classrooms, teams, departments, programs, and schools. Electives
Choose one course from the following:
Assistive Technology
The Assistive Technology Program prepares educators and other professionals to work with individuals with disabilities, service providers, and family members. Graduates will use technology to assist individuals to function more effectively in school, home, work, and community environments. ▲Concentration in Assistive Technology (AT)
Electives
Choose six credits from the following: Culturally, Linguistically Diverse & Exceptional Learners
▲Concentration in Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners (TCLD)
Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Exceptional Learners (TCLD) is designed to prepare teachers to work in highly diverse K-12 classrooms to support a variety of student needs with special emphasis on language learners. Students in this Master’s program must also complete a secondary certificate program to support completing initial licensure or advanced coursework in Elementary Education, English as Second Language Education, Foreign Language Education, Special Education, or Advanced International Baccalaureate Studies. The Master’s program also prepares international teachers interested in earning initial licensure in Elementary or English as a Second Language Education (formerly FAST TRAIN), and supports partnerships with the Peace Corps for returning volunteers or those interested in completing service.
Electives
Choose 15 credits from graduate courses offered by the Graduate School of Education
Early Childhood Education
▲Concentration in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners (ECDL)
This 30-credit program leads to a master’s degree for professionals who already hold an early childhood education teacher license or are interested in working in an early childhood education context outside the classroom. Students who wish to seek Early Childhood Education, PK-3 licensure are advised to consider completing the Early Childhood Education, PK-3 Licensure certificate program in conjunction with the MEd. Students may use their certificate coursework to fulfill the elective credits for the MEd program. Electives (12 credits)
Choose 12 credits from graduate ECED-prefix courses ▲Concentration in Elementary Education (ELED)
The 39-credit Elementary Education concentration and initial licensure component provides professionals with the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet the educational needs of students attending today’s elementary schools. Specific content and endorsement courses are required; all courses are taught in cohorts only. Two cohort models (one-or two-semester internships) provide flexibility for all students. The two-semester internship cohort begins each spring and fall semester; the one-semester internship cohort begins each summer semester. Please contact the Elementary Program for additional information.
All students are required to submit and successfully complete a series of performance-based assessments. These assessments include content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and dispositions.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all course work.
Learning Technologies
Four concentrations with an instructional technology focus provide professionals the specialized knowledge and skills needed to apply a wide range of learning technologies to achieve educational and instructional goals in schools and communities, and in corporate, government or public settings. The concentrations combine current theoretical models and research-based practice with practical, hands-on experiences to cultivate the design of innovative and engaging learning opportunities and instructional applications using state-of-the-art technologies. The concentrations serve the various needs and interests of learning organizations and instructional technology clients including instructional design, user experience design, online learning, workplace learning, and the integration of technology in schools.
The School of Business, in collaboration with the College of Education and Human Development, offers an 18-credit Chief Learning Officer Graduate Certificate program that prepares Chief Learning Officers and other senior level executives for success as learning and talent development leaders. Students complete 9 credits in educational technology and nine credits of business coursework.
▲Concentration in Designing Digital Learning in Schools (DDLS)
Emphasis
Choose one of the following areas of emphasis:
Assistive Technology Emphasis
Digital Learning and Teacher Leadership Emphasis
Integration of Online Learning in Schools Emphasis
▲Concentration in Instructional Design and Technology (INDT)
Electives
Choose seven credits from any EDIT courses. ▲Concentration in Blended and Online Learning in Schools (BOLS)
Literacy/Reading
A master’s degree and one graduate certificate program are available to teachers in grades K-12 who are interested in gaining additional expertise in literacy/reading instruction and leadership. Courses combine current theory with practical, hands-on experience. Literacy is also available as a specialization or secondary emphasis in the Ph.D. in Education program.
▲Concentration in Literacy Leadership for Diverse Schools: K-12 Reading Specialist (LLDR)
This 33-credit concentration includes a 21-credit sequence of courses in literacy/reading instruction and leadership, 3 credits in research methodology, and 9 credits in courses related to diverse learners (English as a second language [ESL], special education, or an individualized program). Completion of all requirements earns students a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction plus a K-12 Reading Specialist License. (Additional licensure requirements include 3 years of teaching under contract and a passing score on state licensure exam). The coursework in ESL and/or special education may be applied toward add-on licenses in those areas. Students must earn a B- or higher in all licensure coursework.
MEd Requirements (24 credits)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose three courses from the following. Check course descriptions for prerequisites. Substitutions must be approved by your advisor:
Secondary Education (6–12)
The 35-credit secondary education concentrations with a licensure component are designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to be licensed or need to satisfy the requirements of a provisional license to teach at the secondary level. Specific endorsement areas are biology, chemistry, earth science, English, history and social science, mathematics, and physics. Note: only six credits (in total) may be taken as non-degree or transferred (with coordinator approval) from another accredited institution.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all course work.
Field Experience
Field experiences in public schools will be required throughout the program (a maximum of 15-30 clock hours per course or 45 clock hours per term). Arrangements will be made at the beginning of each term.
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Biology (SECB)
Licensure Requirements (23 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose 9 credits from the following:
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Chemistry (SECC)
Licensure Requirements (23 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose 9 credits from the following:
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Earth Science (SECS)
Licensure Requirements (23 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose 9 credits from the following:
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education English (SECE)
Licensure Requirements (23 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
Choose 6 credits from the following:
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education History and Social Science (SECH)
Licensure Requirements (23 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose 9 credits from the following:
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Mathematics (SECM)
Licensure Requirements (23 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose 9 credits from the following:
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Physics (SECP)
Licensure Requirements (23 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives (9 credits)
Choose 9 credits from the following:
Internship Options
A 6-credit 16-week daytime internship (EDCI 790 ) is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Student teaching internship: A one-term daytime internship in the classroom of a mentor teacher. Teacher candidate assumes co teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time provisionally licensed teachers and teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited middle or secondary school and want to complete a master’s degree. In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensed teachers may choose to use their full-time teaching to satisfy the experience requirement for a full license; however, the 35-credit master’s degree requires that 6 credits of approved course work be substituted for the internship.
Transformative Teaching
The 30-credit Transformative Teaching concentration provides experienced school-based educators with valuable online and face-to-face professional development opportunities that help them to: (1) continually surface and rethink the routines and assumptions that shape their work in schools; (2) reflect upon their practice in the critical company of others; (3) design thoughtful and constructive responses to the obstacles that inhibit teaching and student learning; (4) develop the skills and dispositions to keep them in the classroom and in schools; and (5) be leaders in their schools, in their professional associations, and in their communities around the world as civically engaged advocates for educators and students.
Experienced educators with or without a master’s degree may apply for the 30-credit master’s degree program.
▲ Concentration in Transformative Teaching (TTCH)
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