Curriculum and Instruction, M.S.

Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education Concentration

This 36-credit hour program is designed primarily for classroom teachers in early childhood or elementary education who want to gain additional knowledge and skills. Content focuses upon the areas of curriculum and advanced methodology, as well as theory and support courses. This program does not lead to initial teaching certification.

Professional Education Core Courses

Foundation Courses (12 credits):

In addition to the four professional education core courses for the M.S. degree, students must complete four elementary education foundation courses (12 credits):

Content Electives (9 credits)

In addition to the professional education core and foundation courses, the candidate must select three elective courses from different curriculum areas. One must be taken in reading. Substitutions are permitted with approval by the program director or academic advisor. (9 credits)

Reading

Mathematics/STEM

Special Education

Other

Capstone Course (3 credits):

Program Follow Up

Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary School Science and Mathematics Concentration

The purpose of this 36-credit hour program is to provide teachers with cutting-edge, innovative and research- supported elementary science and mathematics methods and topics. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding, development and application of constructivist, elementary Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics (STEM) curricula, materials, methods and activities that are applicable within the elementary classroom. This program does not lead to initial teaching certification. Program completion may include STEM certification.

Professional Education Core Courses

Foundation Courses (12 credits):

In addition to the four professional education core courses for the M.S. degree, the candidate must complete four elementary school science and mathematics foundation courses (12 credits):

Content Electives (9 credits):

In addition to the professional education and foundation courses, the candidate must select three courses from different content and topic areas, either from the science or mathematics disciplines with the approval of the adviser, or from the following education courses (9 credits).

Capstone Course (3 credits):

Program Follow Up

Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Education Concentration

This 36-credit program is intended for students who currently hold certification within a secondary teaching area. It is also intended as a master’s degree option for individuals in the post-baccalaureate secondary education certification program. This program may provide courses toward the advanced professional certificate but does not lead to certification in other areas. This program does not lead to initial teaching certification.

Professional Education Core Courses

Foundation Courses (9 credits):

In addition to the four professional education core courses for the M.S. degree, students must select three secondary foundation courses (9 credits):

Content Electives (12 credits):

In addition to the professional education and foundation courses, candidates must select four courses from professional and content areas that form a coherent unit of study within the secondary teaching areas. These 500-level courses may be selected from offerings by the various departments at Hood, including the Education Department, and must be approved by the adviser. Students may select from the following listing of content areas, provided that they have met course prerequisites and any subject matter departmental requirements. Students should check with their academic adviser each semester for course availability and additional courses that may become available (12 credits):

Art

Biomedical Science

Chemistry

Computer Science

Economics

Education

English

Environmental Biology

French

German

History

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Capstone Course (3 credits)

Program Follow Up

Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education Concentration

This program is designed primarily for special education, early childhood, elementary or secondary education classroom teachers. It seeks to prepare them to work with students with disabilities in general or special education classrooms. Emphasis is placed on providing a balance of theoretical background and methodology appropriate for the needs of exceptional children and youth. This program does not lead to initial teaching certification.

The special education program reflects state of Maryland education certification areas: generic (mild and moderate disabilities), noncategorical education for students with disabilities at a designated age-grade level. Students without any teacher certification who are seeking initial certification in Special Education (Grades 1-8) are referred to Initial Teaching Certification. Hood does not offer an approved program for currently-certified teachers who wish to obtain additional certification in special education.

Degree Requirements

Professional Education Core Courses (12 credits)

Foundation Courses (9 credits):

In addition to the four professional education core courses for the M.S. degree, all candidates in the Special Education Concentration must complete three courses in special education content coursework for 9 credits:

Content Electives (12 credits):

In addition to the professional education core and foundation courses, the candidate must select four elective courses. One must be taken in reading. Substitutions are permitted with approval by the program director. (12 credits)

Reading

Other

Capstone Course (3 credits):

Program Follow Up