<h2><a name="top" style="text-decoration:none;color:black">Master</a> of Science Education Degree</h2><h3>Curriculum & Instruction</h3><a href="#overview">Overview</a> - <a href="#program">Program of study</a> - <a href="#admission">Admission Requirements</a> - <a href="#procede">Admission Procedures</a> - <a href="http://www.siue.edu/graduate/apply/index.shtml" target="_blank">Graduate School Application Form</a> - CI Department Application Form [<a href="/id0904f67a805a5aec" target="_blank">pdf</a>]<br /><br /><strong><a name="overview" style="text-decoration:none;color:black">Overview:</a><br /></strong>The Master of Science in Education with a major in Curriculum & Instruction provides practicing teachers with the opportunity to develop deeper and broader understandings of the challenges of teaching and learning in today’s diverse schools. This program draws on the many areas of expertise of the C & I faculty and offers opportunities for learning that can help you grow in your ability to become a leader in your profession.<br /><br />[<a href="#top">return to top</a>]<br /><br /><strong><a name="program" style="text-decoration:none;color:black">Program</a> of Study:<br /></strong>Within this 36 credit program, you will work closely with a faculty mentor to develop a program of study that meets your personal and professional goals.<blockquote><strong>SOE Core:</strong> (9 hours) <blockquote> <p>EPFR 501 Research Methods<br />EPFR 515 Advanced Educational Psychology<br />EPFR 520/521 Foundations of Education</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>CI Core:</strong> (9 hours)</p> <blockquote>CI 563 Curriculum Models<br />CI 510 Analysis of Instruction<br />CI 548 Evaluation of Classroom Instruction: Action Research</blockquote> <p><strong>Area of Emphasis:</strong> (18 credits)</p> <blockquote>Courses selected with help of faculty mentor<br />CI 596 Field Studies (Action Research project (6 hours)</blockquote> <p>An area of emphasis offers many possibilities for study such as:</p> <ul> <li>Particular subject area such as literacy, math, science or social studies<br /></li> <li>Particular age groups such as early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school<br /></li> <li>Professional issues such as curriculum development, differentiated instruction, assessment of student learning, teacher inquiry, or teacher leadership.</li> </ul></blockquote><p>[<a href="#top">return to top</a>]<br /><br /><strong><a name="admission" style="text-decoration:none;color:black">Admission</a> Requirements:</strong></p><blockquote>You must have: <ul> <li>A bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (A=4.0) for the last 2 years of undergraduate work. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.9 may be considered upon appeal.<br /></li> <li>A valid teaching certificate from an accredited institution.</li> </ul></blockquote><p>[<a href="#top">return to top</a>]<br /><br /><strong><a name="procede" style="text-decoration:none;color:black">Admission</a> Procedure:</strong></p><ul> <li>Complete and submit the Graduate Admissions Application (classified) form, which can be obtained from the Student Service Center, or online at <a href="http://www.siue.edu/GRADUATE/application/index.html" target="_blank">www.siue.edu/GRADUATE/application/index.html</a>. Also, you will need to submit official transcripts of all college coursework to the Graduate School.<br /></li> <li>Complete and submit the Curriculum & Instruction Application form, which can be obtained from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Founders Hall, room 1133, 618.650.3082, or online at <a href="http://www.siue.edu/education/ci/graduate/pdf/grad_ap.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.siue.edu/education/ci/graduate/pdf/grad_ap.pdf</a>.<br /></li> <li>The completed Graduate Admissions Application, the Curriculum & Instruction Application, and transcripts are reviewed by C & I faculty for admission into a graduate program.<br /></li> <li>Upon notification of acceptance, make an appointment to meet with your assigned faculty mentor to plan a program of study.<br /></li> <li>As an unclassified student (prior to admission to a program), you may enroll in up to 12 hours of graduate credit as an unclassified graduate student. These credits may be transferred into a graduate program by completing a Graduate Student Request Form (LINK). Before taking unclassified credit hours you are strongly advised to consult with a C & I faculty mentor.<br /></li> <li>SIUE allows six years from the date of the first course (transferred or SIUE) to complete your degree.</li></ul><p><strong>For information contact:</strong></p><blockquote>Graduate Recruiter – <a href="mailto:angewhi@siue.edu">Angie White</a><br />Early Childhood Education – <a href="mailto:mcarlto@siue.edu">Dr. Martha Latorre</a><br />Elementary Education – <a href="mailto:ataylor@siue.edu">Dr. Ann Taylor</a><br />Secondary Education – <a href="mailto:ddewees@siue.edu">Dr. David DeWeese</a> <br />Literacy Education – <a href="mailto:smcandr@siue.edu">Dr. Stephanie McAndrews</a></blockquote><p>[<a href="#top">return to top</a>]</p>