Curriculum and Instruction
The Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction is
designed for classroom teachers wanting to increase
discipline specific knowledge and skills. As such the
Curriculum and Instruction degree offers a number of course
options. Currently, students may choose the Curriculum and
Instruction option with an educational technology or
literacy emphasis. A total of 36 credit hours is required
for program completion. Students complete a graduate core
of courses of 12-15 credit hours, and select the remaining
hours in consultation and approval of an advisor.
Student Learning Outcomes for MEd – Curriculum &
Instruction
Candidates
completing a Curriculum and Instruction program, upon
graduation, are expected to have:
• developed the ability to demonstrate the use of the
central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the
specific discipline area to create meaningful learning
opportunities for all students;
• developed the ability to provide learning
opportunities within the discipline that addresses
different approaches to learning and create instructional
opportunities that are equitable, based on developmental
levels, and that are adapted to diverse learners, including
those with exceptionalities;
• developed the ability to plan effective instruction
based upon the knowledge of all students, community,
subject matter, and curriculum outcomes;
• acquired the ability to understand the role of
technology within the discipline, and be able to
demonstrate skills using instructional tools and technology
to gather, analyze, and present information, enhance
instructional practices, facilitate professional
productivity and communication, and help all students use
instructional technology effectively; and
• acquired the ability to understand and use formal
and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure
the continual intellectual, social, and other aspects of
personal development of all learners.
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION – EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
EMPHASIS
The Curriculum and Instruction program with an Emphasis in
Instructional Technology is designed for educators
interested in gaining knowledge about technology
integration to support teaching and learning. The primary
mission of the program is to develop educational leaders
(teachers, administrator, and other educators) who are able
to enhance curriculum and empower students using
appropriate and effective instructional technologies. The
program focuses on the appropriate, effective, and creative
integration of technologies in all content areas and at all
levels. Graduate students in the program develop skills and
knowledge in the use of technology resources to support
student learning. They examine how technology is changing
the face of education and how those technologies can
address diverse learners and learning situations. Current
and emerging technologies demand that educators be
reflective in the choice of methods, materials,
technologies, and assessments to enhance and improve the
teaching and learning process. The program provides a broad
range of experiences for developing the skills, attitudes,
and values of a reflective professional.
Educational
Technology Core Courses
ED 472 Issues
in American Education
ED 560 Advanced Education Psychology
ED 565 Introduction to Educational Research
ED 568 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Required Educational Technology Courses
ED 486 Issues in Educational Technology
ED 580 Integrating Educational Technology in Curriculum*
Elective
Educational Technology Courses (minimum of 24 credit hours
required)
ED 584 Multimedia in the Classroom
ED 586 Integrating the Internet into Instruction
ED 587 Emerging Technologies in Education
ED 582 Leadership in Educational Technology
ED 674 Special Topics in Educational Technology (1-9 hrs)
CM 463 Networking, Fundamentals and Design
EA 581 Basic Concepts of Educational Administration
A capstone experience is required for all Curriculum and
Instruction graduates.
*ED 580 requires a clinical/field experience that allows
students to apply their skills and knowledge in a school or
classroom setting.
CURRICULUM
AND INSTRUCTION: LITERACY EMPHASIS
Program
Description
The Curriculum and Instruction program with an Emphasis in
Literacy is designed for educators interested in gaining
knowledge and skills about literacy to enrich classroom
teaching and learning. Students pursuing this program may
select between two strands: Literacy and Literacy for
National Board Certification (NBC). Students selecting the
second strand would be working toward National Board
Certification along with an M.Ed. in Literacy. Courses
would support students pursuing national certification
using NBC Standards in Literacy.
M.ED. in C&I Literacy
Required
Washburn Core Courses:
ED 472 Issues
in Education (3)
ED 560 Advanced Educational Psychology (3)
ED 565 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
ED 568 Curriculum Development (3)
Required
Washburn Literacy Courses:
RD 510
Classroom Reading Instruction (3)
RD 512 Literature for Literacy Instruction (3)
RD 516 Teaching Writing (3)
RD 518 Integrating Language and Literacy through Inquiry
(3) *
Literacy
Courses and Related Course Options:
RD 484 GA
Reading in the Content Areas (3)
RD 520 Assessment Procedures in Reading (3)
RD 522 Instruction for Readers at Risk (3)
RD 528 Language Development and Assessment (3)
ED 580 Integrating Technology in Curriculum (3)
ED 584 Multimedia in the Classroom (3)
ED 586 Integrating the Internet into Instruction (3)
ED 587 Emerging Technologies in Education (3)
ED 474 GA Independent Study (1-3)
ED 597 GA Independent Study (3)
Electives
Up to 9 hours of transfer credit taken within the six year
time limit may be applied if approved by the advisor and
department chair. Additional hours must be approved by the
Graduate Program Committee.
This program design is tailored to the specific needs of a
student pursuing a Masters Degree in literacy. Students
select four options from the literacy and related courses
approved by their program advisor to round out the 36 hour
program. Independent Study topics must be approved by the
program advisor and Department Chair.
*RD 518 requires the creation of an Integrated Curriculum
Unit that must be implemented within a classroom to be
accompanied by an Action Research project to reflect on
teaching/learning.
M.ED.
in C&I Literacy – National Board Certification
Program
Courses
to support National Board Certification
ED 597 GA Ind.
Study: Analyzing Teaching/Learning in Literacy Instruction
(3)
ED 597 GA Ind. Study: Reflecting on Literacy Practices (6)
ED 597 GA Ind. Study: Assessment Practices in Literacy (3)
Required
Washburn Core Courses
ED 560 Advanced
Educational Psychology (3)
ED 565 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
ED 568 Curriculum Development (3)
Literacy
Courses and Related Course Options:
RD 484 GA
Reading in the Content Areas (3)
RD 510 Classroom Reading Instruction (3)
RD 512 Literature for Literacy Instruction (3)
RD 516 Teaching Writing (3)
RD 518 Integrating Language and Literacy through Inquiry
(3)
RD 520 Assessment Procedures in Reading (3)
RD 522 Instruction for Readers at Risk (3)
RD 528 Language Development and Assessment (3)
ED 472 Issues in Education (3)
ED 580 Integrating Technology in Curriculum (3)
ED 584 Multimedia in the Classroom (3)
ED 586 Integrating the Internet into Instruction (3)
ED 587 Emerging Technologies in Education
ED 474 GA Independent Study (1-3)
ED 597 GA Independent Study (3)
Electives:
Up to 9 hours
of transfer credit taken within the six year time limit may
be applied if approved by the advisor and department chair.
Additional hours must be approved by the Graduate Program
Committee.
This program design is tailored to the specific needs of a
student pursuing both National Board Certification (NBC)
and a Masters Degree. Students pursuing National Board
Certification select specific NBC standards to write to, in
this case, Literacy Standards. These standards not only
provide a focus for the program, but also serve as a tool
to guide selection of optional courses to support each
student’s needs and background. This program requires
a block of courses to support the preparation of National
Board Certification portfolios and assessments, Core
Courses (or appropriate substitutions), and
advisor-approved literacy and related courses. Independent
Study topics must be approved by the program advisor and
Department Chair.
Capstone Options
