College
of Education
M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum
- M.A. in Instruction and Curriculum - Overview
- Option: Bilingual/Bicultural Education
- Option: Bilingual Classroom Instruction
- Option: Classroom Instruction
- Option: Earth Science
- Option: Mastery in Teaching
- Option: Mathematics, Science, & Computer Education
- Option: Teaching English as a Second Language
- Option: World Languages (Spanish)
Option: Mastery in Teaching
Dr. Thomas Walsh
Office: Willis Hall (W-101)
Phone: (908) 737-4296
Email: tpwalsh@kean.edu
The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum, Mastery in Teaching Option, is designed for the individual holding a baccalaureate degree and standard teaching certification who wishes to achieve increased understanding and skills in teaching as well as a broadened view of current trends and problems. It provides a multidisciplinary orientation which allows the candidate to broadly examine the curricula and methodology of any of several content areas and to explore teacher-pupil interaction and cognitive processes. Students select either Track A (K-8 Specialists) or Track B (K-12 Specialists).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University's admission requirements:
- New Jersey Instructional Certificate
- 3.0 cumulative grade point average (lower GPA’s will be considered based on overall strength of application)
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores or previous Master’s degree
- Two letters of recommendation
- Departmental interview may be requiredd
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 33 credits
- Two semester advanced seminar
- Comprehensive examination
COURSE REQUIREMENTS – TRACK A (K-5 Specialists)
REQUIRED COURSES 3 credits (select one)
- EMSE 5612 Advanced School Curriculum
- EMSE 5613 Curriculum Development and Evaluation: Theory and Practice
- EMSE 5614 Learning Instruction, Evaluation and the Curriculum
REQUIRED CORE COURSES FOR ELEMENARY TEACHERS (TRACK A) 15 credits
- EMSE 5320 Computers in the School Curriculum I (or appropriate level course)
- EMSE 5340 Theory and Practice of Teaching Social Studies
- EMSE 5330 Theory and Practice of Teaching Science
- EMSE 5311 Theory and Practice of Teaching Language Arts
- EMSE 5323 Theory and Practice of Teaching Mathematics
SPECIALIZATION 9 credits
Students select an area of specialization with 9 credits taken in that area from the courses below. Additional choices in content or education may be taken with the approval of the coordinator
Math/Science/Computers
- EMSE 5321 Computers in the School Curriculum II
- EMSE 5223 World Wide Web Technologies for Educators
- EMSE 5331 Environmental Experiences in the Teaching of Science
- EMSE 5324 Critical Issues in Mathematics Education
- EMSE 5325 Diagnosis and Remediation in Elementary Mathematics
- EMSE 5033 Experiences Teaching Physical Science
Language Arts/Social Studies
- EMSE 5341 The Structure of the Social Sciences and the Curriculum
- EMSE 5342 Teaching the Holocaust
- EMSE 5343 Teaching Prejudice Reduction
- EMSE 5310 Literature Across the Curriculum
- EMSE 5312 Written Expression in the Classroom
- EMSE 5403 Bilingual Child in American Society
- EMSE 5404 History, Language and Culture of the Bilingual Child
General Curriculum
- EMSE 5361 Creativity: Practicum for Teachers of the Gifted and Talented
- EMSE 5621 Teaching Thinking Skills
- EMSE 5622 Educating for Values and Moral Development
- EMSE 5360 Educating the Gifted and Talented
RESEARCH
* EMSE 5098/5099 Advanced Seminar (6 credits)
TOTAL 33 CREDITS TO COMPLETE PROGRAM