Graduate Degrees

Doctoral Programs
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction includes specialization areas in Curriculum Studies, Language, Literacy, and Culture, and Mathematics, Science, and Learning Technologies.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Curriculum and Instruction includes specialization areas in: Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Instructional Leadership, International and Intercultural Development Education, Learning Technologies, Mathematics Education, Modern Language/Bilingual Education, Reading Education, Science Education, and Social Studies Education.

Education Specialist
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction includes specialization areas in: Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Instructional Leadership, Learning Technologies (coming soon), Mathematics Education, Modern Language/Bilingual Education, Reading Education, Science Education, and Social Studies Education. The program is aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) propositions and standards, with a variety of areas of specialization.

Advanced Masters Programs
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs are for students interested in advanced graduate-level inquiry about philosophical perspectives, advanced knowledge of theory and practice, trends and issues, and inquiry skills in their specialty. The Department offers a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization tracks in Elementary Education, English Education, Learning Technologies, Math Education, Modern Language Education (with a track in TESOL), Science Education, Social Studies Education, Special Education, Physical Education, and Curriculum Development. Additionally, the Department offers Advanced Masters in Reading Education and Art Education. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs are aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) propositions and standards.

Initial Teacher Preparation Programs, Graduate Level
The Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) degree programs are for students with a liberal arts degree and no prior professional preparation who are seeking professional teaching certification in their areas of specialization and advanced inquiry in education. These include: Art Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Modern Language Education, Science Education, and Social Studies Education.

Updated: 09/09/08