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C U I C U L U M & I N S T R U C T I O N C O N C E N T R A T I O N The (Curriculum and Instruction) concentration is designed to provide professional growth opportunities for
Chri ducators. Students are prepared to assume leadership roles as master teacher, curriculum developer,
and instructional supervisor in Christian school settings.The curriculum for this concentration provides opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and dispositions in
curri theory, instructional strategies, and supervision principles. A student may c curriculum with an
indiv zed concentration.
The (Curriculum and Instruction) is available fully online. Please contact the . advisor for course
rotat d changes in schedule.
Course of Study (Foundation + Core + Concentration) 36
. Foundations Courses 12 EDU 5331 Understanding the Learner 3
EDU 5444 Transformational Education 3
EDU 6231 History and Philosophy of Education 3
EDU 7300 Biblical Foundations for Curriculum 3
. Core Courses 12 EDU 5430 Authentic Assessment 3
EDU 5485 Education Technology 3
EDU 6110 Curriculum Development and Instruction 3
EDU 6490 Educational Research* 3
Generalist Concentration Courses 12 EDU 5142 Introduction to Christian School Education: Curriculum and
Instruction or EDU 6425 Supervision of Instruction 3
EDU 6610 Advanced Instructional Strategies: The Differentiated Classroom 3
EDU 6620 Advanced Instructional Strategies: Understanding by Design 3
EDU 7400 Advanced Instructional Design 3
Individualized Concentration CoursesIn lieu of the curriculum and instruction generalist concentration courses listed above, students may individualize
their concentration courses with electives to include specific areas of interest (e.g. early childhood, elementary or
secondary contents, TESOL, guidance, learning disabilities) with Columbia International University or transfer
courses. A year-round option may be available depending on the program track students should consult with their
advisor in planning their concentration for approved courses and scheduling.EDU 5045 Teach Reading, Writing and Grammar 3
EDU 5135 Contemporary Educational Issues 1
EDU 5320 Principles and Strategies of Teaching ESOL K-12 3
EDU 5338 Critical Thinking: Knowledge, Skills, and Application 2-3
EDU 5340 Teaching the Whole Truth 3
EDU 5415 Crisis Care for Children in Trauma 3
EDU 5541 Learning Environment and Classroom Management* 2
EDU 5600 Teaching Content Areas* 6
EDU 5619 Teaching Literacy and Technology* 6
EDU 5660 Integrating Enrichment Areas* 2
EDU 5711 Teaching and Assessing Young Children 3
EDU 5721 Integrating the Early Childhood Curriculum 3
EDU 5810 Students with Diverse Needs* 3
EDU 5815 Ministering to Children of Poverty 3
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