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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. These include: Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Modern Language Education, Reading Education (K-12), Science Education, Social Studies Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). Plans are under way to develop a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) propositions and standards, with a variety of areas of specialization.

Initial Teacher Preparation Programs

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree programs provide professional preparation for students interested in becoming certified teachers. These include: Art Education (K-12), Biology Education (6-12), Chemistry Education (6-12), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Education (6-12), Mathematics Education (6-12), Modern Language Education (French and Spanish) (K-12), Physics Education (6-12), and Social Studies Education (6-12).

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.

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