Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia's Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to provide in-service teachers with additional skills to enhance the teaching and learning processes in their own classrooms. Professional core classes provide candidates a forum to address common educational issues and theories as well as a scholarly process that facilitates the application of theory to their classroom practice.
A professional core, a personalized strand designed to meet the candidate's personal and professional goals, and a capstone experience are required. Depending on the strand selected, candidates will take between 32 and 38 semester credits to earn the degree. Most candidates can complete the degree in 24-30 months.
Program Objectives
In addition to meeting the objectives for all CU M.Ed. programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction will demonstrate:
- Expertise in the utilization of new methods of authentic assessment and strategies as tools to evaluate student learning progress in relation to Oregon's Common Core State Standards and specific district standards.
- The ability to modify instructional plans and promote alternative goals and strategies when necessary, particularly in relation to assessment results
- Effective instructional skills in planning, implementing, and assessing instruction in settings that include diverse cultural populations and special needs students
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Core Requirements
Professional Core [19 Credits]
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDGR 500 | Professional Planning Seminar | 1 |
| EDGR 502 | Developing Character through the Curriculum | 3 |
| EDGR 535 | Theories of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDGR 595 | Community of Learners | 3 |
| EDGR 601 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDGR 602 | Contemporary Educational Thought | 3 |
| EDGR 605 | Instructional Leadership and Classroom Evaluation | 3 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 19 | |
Capstone Experience [4]
The Master of Education culminates with two courses: either EDGR 698-Action Research (3), or EDGR 699-Thesis (3) and EDGR 697-Professional Assessment Seminar (1). Either option provides candidates with an understanding of the role of research in the field of education as a tool to solve problems and as a way to improve student learning. Projects are designed to contribute to the district's learning community.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| EDGR 698 | Action Research | 3 |
| EDGR 699 | Thesis | 3 |
| Additional required course | ||
| EDGR 697 | Professional Assessment Seminar | 1 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 4 | |
Personalized Strands [12 — 17]
Candidates complete one strand from the following options:
This strand, designed for high school instructors, increases educational acumen regarding current trends and pertinent information in the world of business. Choose 12 graduate semester hours from the offerings in Concordia's School of Management's Graduate Catalog.
For those with a strong passion for teaching young children, ages 3 through 8 (pre-kindergarten through primary grades) and who believe that children learn best through active, hands-on learning. Explore current trends and research, design developmentally-appropriate curriculum, and develop skills in advocating for young children.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Required: | ||
| EDCI 503 | Issues and Advocacy in ECE | 3 |
| EDCI 504 | Early Childhood Curriculum: A Constructivist Approach | 3 |
| EDCI 505 | Play in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDCI 589 | Emerging Literacy | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| EDCI 582 | Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading | 3 |
| EDCI 584 | Young Adult and Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDCI 599 | ECE Practicum* | 2 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 14 - 15 | |
*If a candidate wishes to add the endorsement to a current License EDCI 599 should be selected, and a work sample executed and taught. ECE Endorsement Requirements
Elementary PE teachers, middle, and high school teachers will consider pertinent subject matter background as well as the current trends and research relating to the teaching of health and physical education. This strand, with the addition of a practicum and the teaching of a work sample, can be added to an existing license as an additional endorsement with the passing of the Praxis II exams (3 PE and 2 Health).
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDCI 514 | Instructional Analysis and Development of Teaching HPE | 3 |
| EDCI 515 | Issues and Research in HPE | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | ||
| EDCI 516 | Authentic and Alternative Assessment in H/ | 2 |
| EDCI 517 | Innovative Curriculum in H/PE | 2 |
| EDCI 518 | Management and Behavioral Issues in H/PE | 2 |
| EDCI 519 | Diversity in H/PE | 2 |
| *Required course for adding an endorsement | ||
| EDCI 599 | Practicum (Includes development of one work sample)* | 2 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 12 - 14 | |
*If a candidate wishes to add the endorsement to a current License EDCI 599 should be selected, and a work sample executed and taught. HPE Endorsement Requirements
To add endorsement to license, the Health and PE Praxis II tests must be taken and passed.
Enhances instructional skills in the area of reading, provides the knowledge and experience base needed to serve as a reading specialist, and prepares candidates for the TSPC required reading test. Also meets the content requirements for adding a "Reading Specialist Endorsement" to an initial or continuing teaching license. Passing the Praxis II Reading exam (10300) is currently required.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDCI 581 | Organization and Management of Reading Programs | 3 |
| EDCI 582 | Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading | 3 |
| EDCI 583 | Advanced Techniques for Teaching Reading | |
| EDCI 584 | Young Adult and Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDCI 586 | Current Issues in Literacy | 3 |
| *Required course for adding an endorsement | ||
| EDCI 579 | Reading Specialists Practicum* | 2 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 15 - 17 | |
Praxis II must be taken and passed to have endorsement added to a license. Reading Specialist Endorsement Requirements
A strand for teachers in all authorization levels who want to develop instructional strategies to better accommodate students whose native language is not English. This strand, with the addition of a practicum and the teaching of a work sample, can be added to an existing license as an additional endorsement with the passing of the ORELA Exam.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDCI 538 | Strategies and Materials for Teaching English-Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 539 | Linguistics | 3 |
| EDCI 540 | Language and Culture in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDCI 541 | Language Acquisition | 2 |
| EDCI 543 | Assessing English-Learners | 2 |
| *Required course for adding an endorsement | ||
| EDCI 585 | ESOL Practicum (includes development of one work sample)* | 2 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 13 - 15 | |
*If a candidate wishes to add the endorsement to a current License EDCI 585 should be selected, and a work sample executed and taught. ESOL Endorsement Requirements
To add endorsement to license, the ORELA Exam must be taken and passed.
This strand is designed for classroom teachers on any authorization level who desire a leadership role in their school communities and who may wish to identify state and national education priorities that will help them and their schools to move confidently into the future.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDGR 520 | Curriculum Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDGR 622 | School Law | 3 |
| EDGR 620 | School Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDGR 626 | Organizational Change | 3 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 12 | |
This is an elective program for all classroom teachers who desire strengthening instructional skills in a curricular area of their choice.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Select four of the following: | ||
| EDCI 514 | Instructional Analysis and Dev. of Teaching H/PE | 3 |
| EDCI 515 | Issues and Research in H/PE | 3 |
| EDGR 520 | Curriculum Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDCI 530 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDCI 571 | Teaching in an Online Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 577 | Hands on Math/Science | 3 |
| EDCI 580 | Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies | 3 |
| EDCI 582 | Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading | 3 |
| EDCI 584 | Young Adult and Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDCI 586 | Current Issues in Literacy | 3 |
| EDCI 589 | Emergent Literacy | 3 |
| TOTAL (semester hours) | 12 | |