Curriculum and Instruction (non-licensure M.Ed.)
This master's degree program is designed for those students who are not seeking a Virginia teaching license. Students in this program may be practicing teachers, education professionals who are not working in a classroom setting, or students who intend to teach in international or private schools. Along with completing a core of professional courses intended to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to the field of education, students will complete a concentration area and a capstone project designed to meet the individual needs, interests, and goals of the student.
Degree Requirements — Curriculum and Instruction (non-licensure)
36 credits
Shared Degree Required Courses
18 credits
| ED500SL | Foundations of Education and the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| ED509 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
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| ED526 | Cross-Cultural/International Curricula | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED541 | Global Perspectives for the Special Educational Needs of All Students | 3 |
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| ED551 | Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| ED554 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| ED580 | Capstone: Curriculum and Instruction Program | 3 |
Students with an undergraduate education equivalent may waive the content of
ED 500SL and replace it with additional elective hours.
Concentration Courses
In addition to the courses above, a student must choose from one of four concentrations (18 credits).
Other courses may be selected with the consent of an advisor.
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
| ED537 | Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED555 | Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2 | 3 |
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| ED558 | Elementary Math Methods | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED566 | Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED567 | Teaching History and Social Science in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED568 | Teaching English in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED569 | Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
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| or another approved graduate course from a related field | |
English as a Second Language (ESL) Concentration
| ED511 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| ED523 | Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ED526 | Cross-Cultural/International Curricula | 3 |
| ED553 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| ED555 | Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2 | 3 |
| EN | One (1) linguistics course | 3 |
| or another approved graduate course from a related field | |
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Concentration
| ED537 | Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED555 | Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades PK-2 | 3 |
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| ED558 | Elementary Math Methods | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED566 | Teaching Science in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED569 | Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
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| ED559 | Elementary Science Methods | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED538 | Secondary Teaching Methods | 3 |
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| ED556 | Literacy Methods for Diverse Learners: Grades 3-6 | 3 |
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| ED557 | Social Studies and the Visual Arts | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED567 | Teaching History and Social Science in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
| OR | |
| ED568 | Teaching English in Secondary Schools (6-12) | 3 |
Special Education Concentration
| ED511 | Psychoeducational Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| ED523 | Diagnostic and Corrective Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ED529 | Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education Settings | 3 |
| ED539 | Instructional Implementation of the Individualized Education Program | 3 |
| ED545 | Transition and Family Issues for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| or another approved graduate course from a related field | |