Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | Online
The graduate faculty of the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) at Texas A&M University is offering a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction via Distance Education. This program enables educators in schools who cannot come to campus for classes, to complete their instruction while remaining employed. Because of the flexible degree program that the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction affords, this degree may be earned through residential courses, using a combination of residential
and distance courses, or on-line distance education entirely.
This M.Ed. degree distance education option in Curriculum and Instruction will provide a sound combination of theory, methodology, and a substantive content area, with some flexibility within the program emphasis, supporting areas. Prescribed courses may be waived or substituted with committee approval, based on student experience and previous training, or demonstration of required skills.
This 36-semester hour graduate degree option in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to assist teachers to develop effective teaching and research tools that increase educational opportunity and workplace access.
Admission
All students, distance or resident, must apply to the graduate program by completing the graduate application, the departmental application, letters of recommendation and submitting the required documentation, such as transcripts and GRE scores.
Delivery System
The primary delivery system will be the Internet and World Wide Web. Digital resources such as electronic mail, facsimiles and other distribution venues will be used as appropriate. This mixed media will allow educational interaction between instructors and students.
Proposed Online Offerings from TLAC Course Number Title EDCI 602 Cultural Foundations EDCI 644 Curriculum Development EDCI 673 Analysis of Teaching Behavior EDCI 675 Teaching Strategies: Patterns of Learning EDCI 689 Professional Development Strategies for Teachers EDCI 689 On-line Materials Development EDCI 689 Advanced Classroom Management EDCI 637 Educator as Researcher EDCI 607 Programs and Procedures in Supervision EDCI 638 Trends in Curriculum & Instruction EDCI 677 Strategies for Teaching in a Culturally Pluralistic Society RDNG 674 Developmental Reading in the Elementary SchoolFor more information contact Jon Denton at
