Curriculum and Instruction (Professional Certification), M.S.Ed.

I. Generalist Track (30 cr)

Candidates whose initial certification is Childhood (1-6), Early Childhood (B-2), Middle Childhood Generalist (5-9), or Special Education will complete this Generalist Track of Content Related Electives.

II. Specialist Track (30 cr)

Candidates whose initial certification is Adolescence (7-12), Middle Childhood Specialist (5-9), Special Education (7-12), Art (All Grades), or Music (All Grades) will complete this Specialist Track of Content Related Electives.

III. Other Tracks

• Health Education Grades K-12 (Professional Certification), M.S.Ed.  
• Physical Education Grades K-12 (Professional Certification), M.S.Ed.  

Additional Information

Candidacy

Candidates accepted into the Curriculum and Instruction must apply for Degree Candidacy after completing 12-18 credits in the program. Any coursework taken in excess of 18 credits without candidacy is liable to forfeiture.  An overall cumulative average of 3.0 or better is required to qualify for degree candidacy as well as meeting program specifications, such as professional development and conditional acceptance requirements. The Degree Candidacy Application is submitted to the Graduate Studies Office and subsequently sent to the appropriate department for review.

Additional Program Requirements

• Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training  
• School of Education Professional Dispositions