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Graduate Programs of Study
Master of Arts or Master of Education: Curriculum Studies
Approved Career Emphasis Sequences
A number of career emphasis sequences are offered on a regular basis. Some of these sequences may qualify a teacher who already has a teaching certificate for an additional endorsement or certificate from the Illinois State Certification Board (provided that all other state requirements are met).
Currently, sequences are available in the following areas:
Bilingual Education
English as a Second Language
Individually Designed Sequence
Language Arts Education--Elementary or Middle School
Mathematics Education--Primary Grades
Mathematics Education--Middle School
Reading Teacher
Technology Specialist
Students are encouraged to plan their own sequences of electives to meet their particular career goals. Some students plan electives to strengthen their preparation in a subject area (such as history, mathematics, or literature). Others seek to improve their preparation for curriculum work in non-school settings (for example, in nursing, health education, corporate training, or educational television).
Whether following an approved sequence or developing an individual plan, it is crucial that all students meet with a faculty advisor during the first quarter in the program, and regularly thereafter, to make sure that they are following a coherent and feasible plan. In addition, when a student has chosen her/his career emphasis sequence, s/he must complete a Career Emphasis Approval Form and file it with her/his advisor.
Sequence of Courses
Bilingual Education (leading to Bilingual approval)
BBE 404 Language, Literacy, and Culture (may substitute for SCG 408)
BBE 402 Bilingual-Bicultural Curriculum Development
BBE 406 Sociopolitical and Historical Perspectives in Bilingual Education
BBE 407 Equity Issues in Assessment
BBE 425 Biliteracy Practices in Bilingual Education and ESL
BBE 466 First and Second Language Acquisition
BBE 524 Methods of Teaching ESL
English as a Second Language (leading to ESL approval)
BBE 404 Language, Literacy, and Culture (may substitute for SCG 408)
BBE 402 Bilingual-Bicultural Curriculum Development
BBE 407 Equity Issues in Assessment
BBE 425 Biliteracy Practices in Bilingual Education and ESL
BBE 466 First and Second Language Acquisition
BBE 524 Methods of Teaching ESL
BBE 526 Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL
Individually Designed Sequences
Students who do not wish to pursue one of the pre-approved options are encouraged to plan their own electives. Any graduate course for which a student is qualified could be used as part of an elective sequence provided it is clear how it meets particular career goals. Many students elect to take courses outside of the School of Education. Some plan electives to strengthen their preparation in a subject area (such as history, mathematics, or literature). Others seek to improve their preparation for curriculum work in non-school settings (for example, in nursing, health education, corporate training, or educational television).
Language Arts Education—Elementary or Middle School
One course in teaching writing:
CS 447 Teaching Writing in the Elementary and Middle School
One course in teaching reading, usually selected from:
CS 461 Literacy Processes and Practices
CS 463 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning:Emergent and Developing Reading
CS 464 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning: Middle School and Adolescent Reading
One course in teaching literature, usually selected from:
LSI 647 Children's Literature
T&L 429 Teaching Young Adult Literature
Two additional courses, selected in consultation with an advisor, offered by the School of Education or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
For example:
CS 484 Multi-media Materials Production
BBE 425 Biliteracy Practices in Bilingual Education and ESL
CMN 501 Communication in Cultural Contexts
PSY 521 The Psychology of the African-American Child
Mathematics Education-Middle School
CS 408 Number systems for Middle School Teachers
CS 409 Quantitative Reasoning for Teachers
CS 413 Foundations of Mathematics: Geometry
CS 414 Foundations of Mathematics: The Real Numbers
CS 450 Using Technology in Middle School Mathematics
CS 451 Teaching, Learning, and Assessing Middle School Mathematics I
CS 452 Teaching, Learning, and Assessing Middle School Mathematics II
Taken as a whole, these seven courses satisfy the content requirements for a Middle School endorsement in mathematics. Student who already have some preparation in mathematics may not need to take all seven courses.
CS 458 Restructuring Mathematics Educational in Schools
CS 587 Participant research in Schools: Mathematics Education
Students who do not have a course in early adloescent psychology must take SCG 439 as the required course in human development. See Middle School Math Program for more information.
Mathematics Education-Primary Grades
Four mathematics courses:
CS 402 Number and Operations: Building a Foundation for Algebraic Thinking
CS 403 Geometry for Primary Teachers
CS 404 Mathematical and Pedagogical Issues for Primary Teachers
CS 409 Quantitative Reasoning for Teachers
CS 402, 403, 404, and 409 satisfy the the mathematics content requirements for a CPS K-5 Mathematics Specialist.
One additional elective.
Reading Teacher
Theory of Reading (one course)
CS 461Literacy Processes and Practices
Assessment and Practice (two courses)
CS 463 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning:Emergent and Developing Reading
CS 464 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Planning: Middle School and Adolescent Reading
Literacy (one BBE course and one other course)
BBE 425 Biliteracy Practices in Bilingual and ESL
BBE 404 Language, Literacy, and Culture
CS 447 Teaching Writing in the Elementary and Middle School
T&L 525 Reading, Writing, and Communicating Across the Curriculum
Literature (one course)
T&L 429Teaching Young Adult Literature
LSI 647Children's Literature
Research in Reading (one course)
CS 579 Research in the Teaching of Reading
Practicum/Clinical Experience (one course)
CS 582Practicum in Curriculum Studies: Reading
Students who do not have a course in early adloescent psychology must take SCG 439 as the required course in human development. See Middle School Math Program for more information.
Curriculum Studies students who satisfy the pre-requisites and take the entire 8 course sequence in reading will need only 5 additional courses (3 core curriculum courses, one research course, and one social and cultural studies course) to qualify for an M.Ed. degree in Curriculum Studies.
This sequence may lead to a reading teacher endorsement but applicants must consult an advisor for additional details.
Technology Specialist
Computer Science Courses (five courses)
Prerequisite: knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language. This prerequisite can be satisfied by showing competency during an advising meeting or taking an introductory programming course.
ITS 427Information Processing Models of Learning
ITS 431 Instructional Delivery and Course Management Systems
ITS 560 Information Technology Training & User Support
TDC 663 Introduction to Local Area Networks
HCI 440 Usability Engineering
Education Courses (four courses)
CS 460 Learning in a Technology Supported Classroom
CS 498 Organizational Change and Technology Development
CS 582 Practicum in Curriculum Development: Technology Education
Select one:
CS 485 Curriculum & Program Evaluation
SCG 402 Psychology of Learning (Technology focused section)
SCG 410 Introduction to Research (Technology focused section)
Students who do not have a course in early adloescent psychology must take SCG 439 as the required course in human development. See Middle School Math Program for more information.
Curriculum Studies students who satisfy the pre-requisites and take the entire 9 course sequence in reading will need only additional courses (2 core curriculum courses, and one social and cultural studies course SCG 408, 409 or 411) to qualify for an M.Ed. degree in Curriculum Studies.
This sequence may lead to a technology specialist endorsement but applicants must consult an advisor for additional details.
NOTE: Requirements for endorsements can change without prior notice if the Illinois Certification Board makes changes in their requirements.
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