Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction online

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Start Class: 1/13/25
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Program Overview

Discover the advantages of an online MSE with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction

$13,950* Total Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

Implement curriculum changes to increase student achievement and prepare for leadership roles in the classroom and beyond with an online Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction.

Upon completion of the online C&I master’s in education you will be able to:

  • Enable each learner to meet high standards demonstrating an understanding of individual differences and diverse culture.
  • Create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction and active engagement in learning
  • Create learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners
  • Plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals drawing upon knowledge of content, curriculum, pedagogy and knowledge of learners and the community context
  • Collaborate with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders

Select one of the following areas of emphasis to fit your desired career path.

Elementary Generalist concentration

Specifically tailored for educators presently instructing in elementary classrooms who aspire to enhance their expertise and abilities for students in grades K-6. The curriculum delves into evidence-based pedagogical practices, encompassing literacy, mathematics and science. Key focal points include the science of reading, fostering collaborative relationships and developing proficiency in digital literacy.

Elementary Generalist concentration+

Specifically tailored for educators presently instructing in elementary classrooms who aspire to enhance their expertise and abilities for students in grades K-6. The curriculum delves into evidence-based pedagogical practices, encompassing literacy, mathematics and science. Key focal points include the science of reading, fostering collaborative relationships and developing proficiency in digital literacy.

Elementary Mathematics Leadership concentration

Tailored for educators presently engaged in teaching elementary mathematics, this concentration integrates a blend of pedagogical and content knowledge in mathematics. Coursework explores teaching and learning pertaining to number operations, rational numbers, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement and data analysis. Additionally, the program includes courses addressing collaborative relationships in schools and promoting educational equity.

Elementary Mathematics Leadership concentration+

Tailored for educators presently engaged in teaching elementary mathematics, this concentration integrates a blend of pedagogical and content knowledge in mathematics. Coursework explores teaching and learning pertaining to number operations, rational numbers, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement and data analysis. Additionally, the program includes courses addressing collaborative relationships in schools and promoting educational equity.

Early Childhood Teaching concentration

Designed for educators in early childhood settings, this concentration enhances instructional prowess. The coursework emphasizes early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and research-based practices for young children. Graduates are equipped to expertly design, deliver and reflect on providing high-quality educational programming tailored to young learners.

Early Childhood Teaching concentration+

Designed for educators in early childhood settings, this concentration enhances instructional prowess. The coursework emphasizes early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and research-based practices for young children. Graduates are equipped to expertly design, deliver and reflect on providing high-quality educational programming tailored to young learners.

Early Childhood Leadership concentration

Tailored for professionals in early childhood settings aspiring for leadership roles, this concentration encompasses coursework emphasizing early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and administration. Completion of embedded modules culminates in the attainment of the AIM4Excellence National Director Credential, focusing on essential skills required by early childhood leaders for delivering high-quality programming.

Early Childhood Leadership concentration+

Tailored for professionals in early childhood settings aspiring for leadership roles, this concentration encompasses coursework emphasizing early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and administration. Completion of embedded modules culminates in the attainment of the AIM4Excellence National Director Credential, focusing on essential skills required by early childhood leaders for delivering high-quality programming.

Teacher License Addition in Exceptional Needs concentration (TLEN)

Tailored for current special education teachers or those aspiring to be licensed for such roles, this concentration delves into crucial topics for P-12 students with exceptionalities. Coursework covers assessment, literacy, behavioral supports, collaborative relationships, special education law and evidence-based learning strategies. The concentration incorporates a supervised practicum field experience within your current school of employment. Completion of the program, coupled with the successful passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, may render you eligible for license addition in Mild Interventions P-12.

Teacher License Addition in Exceptional Needs concentration (TLEN)+

Tailored for current special education teachers or those aspiring to be licensed for such roles, this concentration delves into crucial topics for P-12 students with exceptionalities. Coursework covers assessment, literacy, behavioral supports, collaborative relationships, special education law and evidence-based learning strategies. The concentration incorporates a supervised practicum field experience within your current school of employment. Completion of the program, coupled with the successful passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, may render you eligible for license addition in Mild Interventions P-12.

Teachers of English Learners concentration (TLEL)

This concentration is designed for those who are currently teaching English learners or who desire to be licensed to teach English learners in the future. Coursework includes teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), language assessment, cultural awareness training, second language acquisition and a supervised practicum field experience in your school of employment. Upon the completion of the program and passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, you may be eligible for license addition in Teacher of English Learners P-12.

Teachers of English Learners concentration (TLEL)+

This concentration is designed for those who are currently teaching English learners or who desire to be licensed to teach English learners in the future. Coursework includes teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), language assessment, cultural awareness training, second language acquisition and a supervised practicum field experience in your school of employment. Upon the completion of the program and passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, you may be eligible for license addition in Teacher of English Learners P-12.

Teacher Leadership concentration

Tailored for educators seeking a diverse range of courses in teaching and school leadership, this concentration offers coursework encompassing collaborative relationships, equity in educational contexts, ethical and legal considerations, literacy development, curriculum theory and development, and community-based leadership.

Teacher Leadership concentration+

Tailored for educators seeking a diverse range of courses in teaching and school leadership, this concentration offers coursework encompassing collaborative relationships, equity in educational contexts, ethical and legal considerations, literacy development, curriculum theory and development, and community-based leadership.

Select one of the following areas of emphasis to fit your desired career path.

Elementary Generalist concentration

Specifically tailored for educators presently instructing in elementary classrooms who aspire to enhance their expertise and abilities for students in grades K-6. The curriculum delves into evidence-based pedagogical practices, encompassing literacy, mathematics and science. Key focal points include the science of reading, fostering collaborative relationships and developing proficiency in digital literacy.

Elementary Generalist concentration+

Specifically tailored for educators presently instructing in elementary classrooms who aspire to enhance their expertise and abilities for students in grades K-6. The curriculum delves into evidence-based pedagogical practices, encompassing literacy, mathematics and science. Key focal points include the science of reading, fostering collaborative relationships and developing proficiency in digital literacy.

Elementary Mathematics Leadership concentration

Tailored for educators presently engaged in teaching elementary mathematics, this concentration integrates a blend of pedagogical and content knowledge in mathematics. Coursework explores teaching and learning pertaining to number operations, rational numbers, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement and data analysis. Additionally, the program includes courses addressing collaborative relationships in schools and promoting educational equity.

Elementary Mathematics Leadership concentration+

Tailored for educators presently engaged in teaching elementary mathematics, this concentration integrates a blend of pedagogical and content knowledge in mathematics. Coursework explores teaching and learning pertaining to number operations, rational numbers, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, geometry, measurement and data analysis. Additionally, the program includes courses addressing collaborative relationships in schools and promoting educational equity.

Early Childhood Teaching concentration

Designed for educators in early childhood settings, this concentration enhances instructional prowess. The coursework emphasizes early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and research-based practices for young children. Graduates are equipped to expertly design, deliver and reflect on providing high-quality educational programming tailored to young learners.

Early Childhood Teaching concentration+

Designed for educators in early childhood settings, this concentration enhances instructional prowess. The coursework emphasizes early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and research-based practices for young children. Graduates are equipped to expertly design, deliver and reflect on providing high-quality educational programming tailored to young learners.

Early Childhood Leadership concentration

Tailored for professionals in early childhood settings aspiring for leadership roles, this concentration encompasses coursework emphasizing early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and administration. Completion of embedded modules culminates in the attainment of the AIM4Excellence National Director Credential, focusing on essential skills required by early childhood leaders for delivering high-quality programming.

Early Childhood Leadership concentration+

Tailored for professionals in early childhood settings aspiring for leadership roles, this concentration encompasses coursework emphasizing early literacy skills, collaborative relationships and administration. Completion of embedded modules culminates in the attainment of the AIM4Excellence National Director Credential, focusing on essential skills required by early childhood leaders for delivering high-quality programming.

Teacher License Addition in Exceptional Needs concentration (TLEN)

Tailored for current special education teachers or those aspiring to be licensed for such roles, this concentration delves into crucial topics for P-12 students with exceptionalities. Coursework covers assessment, literacy, behavioral supports, collaborative relationships, special education law and evidence-based learning strategies. The concentration incorporates a supervised practicum field experience within your current school of employment. Completion of the program, coupled with the successful passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, may render you eligible for license addition in Mild Interventions P-12.

Teacher License Addition in Exceptional Needs concentration (TLEN)+

Tailored for current special education teachers or those aspiring to be licensed for such roles, this concentration delves into crucial topics for P-12 students with exceptionalities. Coursework covers assessment, literacy, behavioral supports, collaborative relationships, special education law and evidence-based learning strategies. The concentration incorporates a supervised practicum field experience within your current school of employment. Completion of the program, coupled with the successful passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, may render you eligible for license addition in Mild Interventions P-12.

Teachers of English Learners concentration (TLEL)

This concentration is designed for those who are currently teaching English learners or who desire to be licensed to teach English learners in the future. Coursework includes teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), language assessment, cultural awareness training, second language acquisition and a supervised practicum field experience in your school of employment. Upon the completion of the program and passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, you may be eligible for license addition in Teacher of English Learners P-12.

Teachers of English Learners concentration (TLEL)+

This concentration is designed for those who are currently teaching English learners or who desire to be licensed to teach English learners in the future. Coursework includes teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), language assessment, cultural awareness training, second language acquisition and a supervised practicum field experience in your school of employment. Upon the completion of the program and passage of the required Indiana content licensure test, you may be eligible for license addition in Teacher of English Learners P-12.

Teacher Leadership concentration

Tailored for educators seeking a diverse range of courses in teaching and school leadership, this concentration offers coursework encompassing collaborative relationships, equity in educational contexts, ethical and legal considerations, literacy development, curriculum theory and development, and community-based leadership.

Teacher Leadership concentration+

Tailored for educators seeking a diverse range of courses in teaching and school leadership, this concentration offers coursework encompassing collaborative relationships, equity in educational contexts, ethical and legal considerations, literacy development, curriculum theory and development, and community-based leadership.

As a graduate of this online master’s program, you will be qualified for various roles in leadership such as:

  • Education Coordinator
  • Instructional Coach
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Instructional Designer

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$13,950* Total Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

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Tuition

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Tuition Breakdown

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$13,950* Total Tuition

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$13,950* Total Tuition

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The University of Southern Indiana's online MSE with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

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Are you an out-of-state student interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Education, Graduate Certificate for Teacher License Addition in Exceptional Needs, or the Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration degree at USI? Please visit our Professional Licensure page for information on whether the program meets the educational requirements for certification in your state.

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  • Undergraduate Degree a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • GMAT or GRE is not required
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Admission Requirements:

Applicants must be admitted to graduate study under University graduate policies and then be accepted into the specific MSE track. In addition to the requirements for admission to graduate study at USI, admission to the MSE program requires the following:

  1. A baccalaureate degree (minimum cumulative GPA 2.75) from an accredited college or university with a degree in education or a related field
  2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken at the graduate level at all schools attended
  3. A copy of a standard U.S. teaching license (recommended for all programs and required for licensure related programs)

Application Procedures:

  1. Submit an online application, $40 application fee and a list of 3 references (names, relation to you and email address). One must be an employment supervisor and the other two must be professional references.
  2. Upload a current resume/curriculum vitae to your application account. The file should be a PDF and use the following naming convention: First Name Last Name MSE resume.pdf (example: Joe Smith MSE resume.pdf).
  3. Submit transcripts to Graduate Studies.
    • Official transcripts are required only from the institution at which your highest degree was earned. Electronic transcripts are preferred and can be emailed from the previous institution to [email protected]
    • Unofficial transcripts from other institutions attended can be submitted via email by the applicant to [email protected]
    • Applicants who wish to seek transfer credit for graduate coursework must submit an official transcript from the institution where that work was completed.
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  5. International applicants may be required to submit additional information.

Courses

Explore the curriculum for our online MSE – C&I

To complete this MSE with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction, students must complete 30 hours, including 12 hours of core coursework and 18 hours of coursework specific to the student's area of emphasis.

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Students are able to select one of the tracks below, totaling 30 credits below to earn their MSE in Curriculum and Instruction. Regardless of concentration, all students must take the following four core courses.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses the needs of those with diverse social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Course content emphasizes the necessary skills to collaborate communicate, and coordinate with families, paraprofessionals, and other educational professionals to provide effective educational support and services to students with and without exceptionalities. An emphasis will be placed on the neuroeducation perspectives and collaborative relationships with various stakeholders involved in a student’s education, such as families, community partners, and school-based partners.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to explore the concept of equity within the P-12 educational context by exploring the relationship between culture and cognition. The neuroeducation research framework presents the importance of culturally responsive teaching and its impact on the brain. Throughout this course, students will learn how cultural awareness and responsiveness inform educational practices which promote equitable educational opportunities for diverse student populations.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the field of educational research. The course emphasizes the understanding of quantitative and qualitative research, teacher action-research, and the evaluation of research reports.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Advanced research in a specific area of education. Topics arranged to meet the needs and interests of the student, subject to availability of graduate faculty to supervise the research.

(TLEN students do not take EDUC 604, so only 9 hours of core and 21 concentration credits.)

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the legal foundations for the provision of special education services. An emphasis will be placed on examining the tenants of legislation pertaining to the education of students with exceptional needs and their implications for students and teachers. Individualized education plans will be explored in depth and developed.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines how to establish a consistent, organized, and respectful learning environment for students with and without exceptionalities. Guidelines for providing positive and constructive feedback to guide students’ behavior and strategies for teaching appropriate social, emotional, and behavioral skills will be explored. Functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans will be studied and developed.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines teaching methods appropriate for students with exceptional needs within inclusive educational settings. Emphasis is placed on universal design for learning, differentiated instruction, adapting curriculum and learning tasks, scaffolded supports, cognitive and metacognitive strategies, and providing meaningful feedback.
Duration: 16 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces observation, instruction and evaluation skills in effective assessment and implementation of effective individualized education plans/programs for academic success.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines literacy-rich classroom environments including integration of writing in classrooms, diversity, and technology integration. Professional learning and leadership in reading will be explored.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Explores the purpose(s) of assessment, selection of criteria, administration techniques, needs for accuracy in scoring, determination of validity of interpretation and application of data for instructional design and implementation. The development of assessment skills, awareness of legal and ethical issues, and collaboration will be emphasized.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching foundational reading skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. This includes teaching students with exceptionalities.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores and develops educators’ personal digital literacy skills and prepares them to develop their students’ digital literacy skills. An emphasis is placed on evidence-based pedagogical practices that facilitate effective learning for all students, especially those learning remotely. The course includes foundational knowledge of project-based learning, focusing on employing digital resources and tools. 
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The teaching of reading undergoes a variety of changes based on the social and political climate. This course offers the opportunity for students to explore trends and issues that are currently impacting the teaching of reading. Topics that may be explored: New instructional programs, state mandates in reading instruction, changing state and national standards, phonics instruction.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to community-based educational theory as it relates to curriculum, instruction, and the overarching mission and vision of schools. Explores state and national standards, while examining day-to-day issues demanding leadership in schools.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the legal framework affecting the organization and administration of public schools, including church-state issues, pupil rights, staff-student relationships, personnel, conditions of employment, teacher organizations, tort liability, school finance, and desegregation.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in education.  Examines the philosophical and societal underpinnings of the development of curriculum theories and practices in education.  This course analyzes curriculum issues relevant to teaching in contemporary schools.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines literacy-rich classroom environments including integration of writing in classrooms, diversity, and technology integration. Professional learning and leadership in reading will be explored.

This concentration leads to a National Director Credential for Early Childhood Administrators.

Duration: 16 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in education.
Duration: 16 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in education.
Duration: 16 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in education.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in education.  Examines the philosophical and societal underpinnings of the development of curriculum theories and practices in education.  This course analyzes curriculum issues relevant to teaching in contemporary schools.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines current theories of education and development for children ages birth to 8 years. In-depth analysis, integration of research findings, and current trends in Early Childhood Education will be discussed.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The teaching of reading undergoes a variety of changes based on the social and political climate. This course offers the opportunity for students to explore trends and issues that are currently impacting the teaching of reading. Topics that may be explored: New instructional programs, state mandates in reading instruction, changing state and national standards, phonics instruction.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in education.  Examines the philosophical and societal underpinnings of the development of curriculum theories and practices in education.  This course analyzes curriculum issues relevant to teaching in contemporary schools.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to enhance pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge of number and operations for K-6 teachers and teacher leaders. Topics include the 8 Effective Teaching Practices, the 8 Mathematical Practices for K-6 students, pre-number concepts, structure of word problems, place value, strategies for solving multi-digit problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), properties of real numbers and the real number system. The pedagogical focus of the course will be on facilitating meaningful mathematics discourse by posing purposeful questions, using and connecting mathematical representations, eliciting and using evidence of learners’ thinking, and supporting productive struggle in learning mathematics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines literacy-rich classroom environments including integration of writing in classrooms, diversity, and technology integration. Professional learning and leadership in reading will be explored.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of curricular themes and instructional methods in mathematics and science for elementary teachers. Strategies for integration and accompanying materials will be examined. Interdisciplinary activities will be developed.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The teaching of reading undergoes a variety of changes based on the social and political climate. This course offers the opportunity for students to explore trends and issues that are currently impacting the teaching of reading. Topics that may be explored: New instructional programs, state mandates in reading instruction, changing state and national standards, phonics instruction.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores and develops educators’ personal digital literacy skills and prepares them to develop their students’ digital literacy skills. An emphasis is placed on evidence-based pedagogical practices that facilitate effective learning for all students, especially those learning remotely. The course includes foundational knowledge of project-based learning, focusing on employing digital resources and tools. 
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in education.  Examines the philosophical and societal underpinnings of the development of curriculum theories and practices in education.  This course analyzes curriculum issues relevant to teaching in contemporary schools.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines literacy-rich classroom environments including integration of writing in classrooms, diversity, and technology integration. Professional learning and leadership in reading will be explored.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of curricular themes and instructional methods in mathematics and science for elementary teachers. Strategies for integration and accompanying materials will be examined. Interdisciplinary activities will be developed.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching foundational reading skills including phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency. This includes teaching students with exceptionalities.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines current theories of education and development for children ages birth to 8 years. In-depth analysis, integration of research findings, and current trends in Early Childhood Education will be discussed.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The teaching of reading undergoes a variety of changes based on the social and political climate. This course offers the opportunity for students to explore trends and issues that are currently impacting the teaching of reading. Topics that may be explored: New instructional programs, state mandates in reading instruction, changing state and national standards, phonics instruction.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 6
An intensive certificate program that prepares students and professionals to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of theories, fundamentals, and practices of second language acquisition, with a special emphasis on child language acquisition, bilingualism, ACTFL standards, and theoretical approaches to language learning from behaviorism to emergentism. This course is a requirement for the MASPC.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines theory, research, and practice of various forms of assessment in the L2 classroom
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A practical study of citizenship and professionalism in multicultural and multilingual environments. The course focuses on managing the challenges that cultural and linguistic diversity present to both organizations and individuals.
Duration: 16 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces observation, instruction, and evaluation skills in effective assessment and implementation of effective individualized education plans/programs for success in academic and nonacademic environments.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to enhance pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge of number and operations for K-6 teachers and teacher leaders. Topics include the 8 Effective Teaching Practices, the 8 Mathematical Practices for K-6 students, pre-number concepts, structure of word problems, place value, strategies for solving multi-digit problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), properties of real numbers and the real number system. The pedagogical focus of the course will be on facilitating meaningful mathematics discourse by posing purposeful questions, using and connecting mathematical representations, eliciting and using evidence of learners’ thinking, and supporting productive struggle in learning mathematics.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course is designed to develop your understanding of rational numbers and proportional relationships. We will learn about research on the learning and teaching of these concepts, focusing on how children think about and learn these concepts. Specifically, we will learn ways to concretely represent abstract concepts related to rational numbers and proportional reasoning. Additionally, we will learn how to design, select, and modify mathematical tasks to support students learning and how to sequence and structure lessons to build toward the big mathematical ideas of rational numbers and proportional reasoning. This course is not intended to prepare individuals to teach post-secondary or dual credit mathematics courses.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course focuses on the content and teaching of algebraic reasoning in grades K-6. Algebraic reasoning is the study of patterns, a symbolic language, a tool for problem solving, generalized arithmetic, and a way of modeling physical situations. We will learn about various ways algebraic reasoning is represented and the critical features of primary functions. We will learn various instructional tools that are mathematically and pedagogically grounded, develop learning progressions, sequence activities to establish appropriate benchmarks based on understanding of state and national curricular materials and assessment tools. This course is not intended to prepare individuals to teach post-secondary or dual credit mathematics courses.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to enhance pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge of geometry and measurement for K-6 teachers and teacher leaders. Topics include two- and three-dimensional objects, composition and decomposition of geometric figures, congruence and similarity, basic geometric figures and their relationships, understanding measurement, area and volume, transformations, making and proving conjectures, and the Standards for Mathematical Practice. The pedagogical focus of the course will be on supporting the learning of technical language, using various instructional tools, and the use of both formative and summative assessments. This course is not intended to prepare individuals to teach post-secondary or dual credit mathematics courses.
Duration: 7 null weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to enhance pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge of data analysis and probability for K-6 teachers and teacher leaders. Topics include the statistical investigative cycle, statistical questions, representations for univariate and bivariate data, experimental and theoretical probability, and inferential reasoning. Technological tools for teaching statistics will play a prominent role in the course. The pedagogical focus of the course will focus on equity and diversity in the teaching of elementary mathematics, including the creation of inclusive learning environments, the cultivation of positive mathematical identities, and delivery of instruction that acknowledges cultural and linguistic differences. This course is not intended to prepare individuals to teach post-secondary or dual credit mathematics courses.
Duration: 16 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course develops mathematics instructional leadership skills and introduces strategies to engage teachers in professional development focused on mathematics. The course includes a clinical internship in mathematics teacher leadership. This course is not intended to prepare individuals to teach post-secondary or dual credit mathematics courses.

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