Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts
Overview
The Curriculum and Instruction program offers a Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction – Teaching in Diverse Communities degree. The curriculum objectives for this program all center around the conceptual framework of meeting the needs of diverse learners. While the degree does have a general focus of curriculum and instruction, the more specific emphasis area of teaching in diverse communities is what really sets this degree apart from any of its peer programs. The objectives for the program are as follows:
- To articulate a meaningful understanding of meeting the needs of diverse populations in schools.
- To identify specific strategies and approaches that assist diverse learners and aid in their success.
- To determine effective strategies for working with diverse communities and demonstrate ways to create meaningful partnerships with community members.
- To use proven research methods regarding curriculum and instruction research as it pertains to diverse communities.
Application Process
Each applicant must submit their application and required documents by the appropriate semester deadline to GradCAS. The application is available online at https://gradcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/. For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at graduateadmissions@tamusa.edu or the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at 210-784-2571.
Program Details
The curriculum objectives for this program center around the conceptual framework of meeting the needs of diverse learners. The MA degree has a general focus on curriculum and instruction as well as a specific emphasis area of teaching in diverse communities. The objectives for the program are as follows:
- To articulate a meaningful understanding of meeting the needs of diverse populations in schools.
- To identify specific strategies and approaches that assist diverse learners and aid in their success.
- To determine effective strategies for working with diverse communities and demonstrate ways to create meaningful partnerships with community members.
- To use proven research methods regarding curriculum and instruction research as it pertains to diverse communities.
Curricula
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDCI 5312 | General Research Methods I | 3 |
| EDCI 5311 | Foundations in Diversity Education Curriculum | 3 |
| EDCI 5302 | Cultrally Resp Methods and Mat | 3 |
| EDCI 5303 | Curr Theory and Studies | 3 |
| EDCI 5301 | Bldg Succ Comm Partnerships | 3 |
| EDCI 5306 | Thesis I MA in C&I | 3 |
| EDCI 5313 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| EDCI 5314 | General Research Methods II | 3 |
| EDCI 5329 | Research to Practice | 3 |
| EDCI 5315 | Interdisciplinarity | 3 |
| EDCI 5304 | Current Education Topics and Issues in Culturally Diverse Communities | 3 |
| EDCI 5307 | Thesis II MA in C&I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| EDCI 5304 | Current Education Topics and Issues in Culturally Diverse Communities | 3 |
| EDCI 5311 | Foundations in Diversity Education Curriculum | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDCI 5312 | General Research Methods | 3 |
| EDCI 5315 | STEAM Education in Diverse Communities | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDCI 5302 | Cultrally Resp Methods and Mat | 3 |
| EDCI 5303 | Curr Theory and Studies | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDCI 5306 | Thesis I MA in C&I | 3 |
| EDCI 5314 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDCI 5301 | Bldg Succ Comm Partnerships | 3 |
| EDCI 5310 | Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Students | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| EDCI 5307 | Thesis II MA in C&I | 3 |
| EDCI 5329 | Assessment Theory and Methods | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |