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Curriculum and Instruction, M.A.

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The Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction is a non-thesis program that prepares individuals for positions in educational settings where students can focus on issues related to curriculum and instruction.

In the spirit of the Jesuit tradition of education, this program is committed to providing students with:

  • Individualized academic experiences that focus on their specific content area of intellectual interest.
  • In-depth preparation in both pedagogical and research skills to apply theory to practice.
  • Opportunities to address social and moral issues related to education, especially in urban settings.

Curriculum Overview

The degree requires completion of 32 credits of coursework, an oral examination, and a content-focused theme paper.

Careers

Possible career paths for someone with a graduate degree in curriculum and instruction include curriculum coordinator, teacher educator, educational outreach coordinator, nonprofit specialist, special educator and adult educator.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed 18 credits of upper-division undergraduate coursework in education or related areas approved by the School of Education.

Application Requirements

  • Application form and fee
  • Transcript(s)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • GRE or other applicable graduate entry exam scores
  • Résumé
  • Professional goal statement

Requirements for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:

  • Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
  • Proof of financial support must include:
    • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the time at Saint Louis University
    • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of study at the University
  • Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

Please note that application deadlines for this program differ for international students.

Application Deadlines

Domestic students should apply for the fall semester by July 1, for the spring semester by November 1 and for the summer semester by April 1. International students should apply by May 1 for the fall semester, Oct. 1 for the spring semester and February 1 for the summer semester.

Review Process

A committee reviews each application wholly.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.

Accreditation 

The School of Education at Saint Louis University is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). To contact CAEP:

1140 19th St NW #400
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 223-0077

  1. Graduates will be able to explain learning and curriculum theories.
  2. Graduates will be able to research questions in the field of curriculum and instruction.
  3. Graduates will be able to analyze social justice issues in education.
  4. Graduates will be able to explain how learning and curriculum theories are used to develop education programs.
  5. Graduates will be able to use oral and written communication.
Course List
Code Title Credits
Curriculum and Instruction
Select two of the following:6
EDI 6450
Curriculum Development
EDI 6460
Curriculum Theory
EDI 6310
The Supv Process in Elem Sc
or EDI 6320
Supv Process Sec School
EDI 6410
Elem School Curriculum
or EDI 6420
Secondary School Curriculum
or EDI 6430
Middle School C&I
or EDI 6440
Curriculum Dev in Parochial Sc
EDI 6230
Seminar in Instruction
Educational Psychology
EDF 5300Adv Educational Psychology3
or EDF 5700 Adv. Growth & Development
Educational Philosophy or History
EDF 6100Studies in Educational Philosophy3
or EDF 6460 History Amer Educ Since 1865
Electives
Select 14 credits of the following:14
EDF 5300
Adv Educational Psychology
EDF 5600
Foundations of Urban Educ
EDF 5700
Adv. Growth & Development
EDF 6100
Studies in Educational Philosophy
EDF 6460
History Amer Educ Since 1865
EDF 6600
Education in American Culture
EDI 5390
Psychology of Reading
EDI 5600
Models of Teaching
EDI 5980
Graduate Reading Course
EDI 6250
Practicum C&I
EDI 6550
Principles of Assessment for Education Settings
EDI 6980
Graduate Reading Course
EDSP 5260
Practicum in Special Ed.
EDSP 5310
Adv Std in Psych/Educ Ex Child
EDSP 5530
Fundamentals in Neurology
EDSP 6020
History and Philosophy of Special Education
EDSP 6030
Ethics of Special Education Leadership
EDSP 6060
Media and Disability Issues
EDSP 6110
Special Educ Administration
EDSP 6120
Comparison of International SPED Programs
EDSP 6500
Advanced Seminar in Special Education
Research Courses
EDR 5400Qual Research in Education3
EDR 5100Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed3
or EDR 5600 Gnrl Rsch Methods for Educ
Total Credits32

Non-Course Requirements

  • Students must complete a theme paper on a topic related to their coursework
  • Students must complete an oral examination.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester.  Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
EDI 6460 Curriculum Theory 3
EDR 5000 General Research Methods for Education 3
 Credits6
Spring
EDI 6450 Curriculum Development 3
EDR 5400
or EDR 5100
Qual Research in Education
or Intro to Inferential Stats: Ed
3
 Credits6
Year Two
Fall
EDF 6460 History Amer Educ Since 1865 3
EDF 5300 Adv Educational Psychology 3
 Credits6
Spring
EDI 6550 Principles of Assessment for Education Settings 3
Content elective 3
 Credits6
Year Three
Fall
EDI 6410
or EDI 6420
or EDI 6430
Elem School Curriculum
or Secondary School Curriculum
or Middle School C&I
3
Theme paper and oral exam 0
 Credits3
 Total Credits27

Program Notes

Content Electives

Course List
Code Title Credits
EDF 5700Adv. Growth & Development3
EDF 6100Studies in Educational Philosophy3
EDF 6500SEM: Education Psychology 13
EDI 5390Psychology of Reading3
EDI 5600Models of Teaching3
EDI 6230Seminar in Instruction 13
EDI 6310/6320The Supv Process in Elem Sc3
EDSP 6020History and Philosophy of Special Education3
1

Indicates available as a summer elective

Apply for Admission

For additional admission questions please contact,
SLU School of Education
(314) 977-3292
slued@slu.edu

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