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Master of Education in Instruction and Curriculum - Advanced Content Specialization Emphasis

• Requirements for M.Ed. in Instruction and Curriculum:

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Mission - Teaching, leading, and learning in a democratic society.

Philosophy - Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders a) to enhance the academic and personal potential of their students, and b) to evaluate the social and ethical implications of educational policies and practices.

Values - The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we serve.

This program is designed for teachers who wish to further develop their knowledge and competencies in their specialized content area and also in teaching at the middle or high school levels. Students can complete a science concentration within this emphasis program.

Minimum Number of Hours in Program

The M.Ed. degree in instruction and curriculum with an emphasis in advanced content specialization requires a minimum of 33 semester hours.

Program Location
DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus, located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI

Website: www.gvsu.edu/grad/instruction

Requirements for M.Ed. in Instruction and Curriculum:

Each candidate for the M.Ed. in instruction and curriculum must complete the following areas:

Social foundations of education (choose one):

• EDF 671 - Educational Policy and Practice (3 credits)
• EDF 672 - Social/Cultural Foundations of Education (3 credits)

Research and evaluation:

• EDF 660 - Educational Inquiry and Evaluation (3 credits) Credits: 3

Emphasis area requirements for advanced content specialization include:

• EDI 639 - Curriculum Development (3 credits) Credits: 3
• EDI 637 - Assessment: K-12 Models and Practices (3 credits) Credits: 3
• EDI 638 - Facilitating School Environments (3 credits) Credits: 3

At least 15 approved credits in the subject matter listed below (see content department for additional coursework):

• Science

Capstone (choose one):

• EDI 693 - Master's Project (3 credits)
• EDI 695 - Master's Thesis (3 credits) (Two semesters of EDI 695 totaling 6 credits)