M
A S T E R O F
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D U C A T I O N
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U R R I C U L U M
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N S T R U C T I O N
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The Master of Education (Curriculum and Instruction) is designed to provide professional growth opportunities for
Christian educators. 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
culumtheory, instructional strategies, and supervision principles. A student may c
hoose acurriculum with an
indiv
idualized concentration.
The
M.Ed.(Curriculum and Instruction) is available fully online. Please contact the
M.Ed. advisor for course
rotat
ion and changes in schedule.
Course of Study (Foundation + Core + Concentration)
36
M.Ed. 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
M.Ed. 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
M.Ed.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
* Must be taken at CIU.
Individualized Concentration Courses
In 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 with Columbia International
University or transfer courses (e.g. early childhood, elementary or secondary contents, Teaching English as a
Foreign Language, guidance, learning disabilities). A year-round option may be available depending on the
program track. Students should consult with their advisors 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 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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