Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.Ed.)

Dr. John R. McConnell III
Chair, Department of Educational Specialties
Professor
Location: Claxton Building, Room 304A
Phone: (931) 221-7757
Email: mcconnellj@apsu.edu

Dr. Benita Bruster
Professor
Graduate Coordinator
Location: Claxton Building, Room 302C
Phone: (931) 221-6491
Email: brusterb@apsu.edu

The Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction (30 credit hours) provides opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge and skills in their chosen academic discipline and to pursue credentials that will enable their upward mobility in the education profession.

Some University Programs have additional requirements and information included in the Program Handbook. Program Handbooks, which are incorporated into herein by reference, are available by selecting the following link: Instructional Technology.

Program CIP Code

08.13.0301.00

Program Modality

On-Ground
Online (Instructional Technology concentration only)

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Instructional Technology Concentration

Students will be able to assess and evaluate effective integration of appropriate technologies and instructional materials.
Students will be able to design and select media, technology, and processes that emphasize the diversity of our society as a multicultural community.
Students will be able to create instructional design products based on learning principles and research-based best practices.
Students will be able to analyze and interpret data and artifacts and reflect on the effectiveness of the design and development, and implementation of technology-supported instruction and learning to enhance their professional growth.
Students will be able to demonstrate foundational knowledge of the contribution of research to the past and current theory of educational communications and technology.

Mathematics Concentration

Students will be able to solve problems in the advanced areas of numerical analysis, linear algebra, real analysis, and statistics.
Students will read, analyze, and write logical arguments to prove mathematical concepts.
Students will communicate mathematical ideas with clarity and coherence, both written and verbally.
Students will perform research in conjunction with others as well as individually.

Science Education and Research Concentration

Students will be able to articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.
Students will be able to express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern science instruction.
Students will be able to develop inquiry and problem based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines, that are aligned with state standards and national frameworks for science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, inquiry, and interactions between science and society.
Students will be able to construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitably measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approached to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.
Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency’s in conducting original research on relevant problems in science education and present a cogent defense to faculty and peers.