Curriculum and Instruction (C&I), MA

The Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction is designed to provide professional educators increased knowledge of current research on teaching and learning and its contexts and to apply that research in practice. The degree provides an opportunity for teachers to focus on an area of interest and to develop increased skills and knowledge in that area.

The Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum & Instruction is a thirty (30) semester-hour program designed for licensed, practicing teachers who desire to continue developing their professional expertise. Candidates complete a core of academic work requiring:

Examination of educational issues from the perspective of social context and culturally responsive pedagogy;
Investigation and analysis of curricular design and models of teaching;
Examination and analysis of seminal and current research and application of research in instructional settings;
Consideration of the role and uses of technology in curriculum and instruction and its implementation in the classroom.

Further, the selection of a cognate emphasis area allows students to concentrate their coursework in an area of instruction in which they wish to develop a particular expertise: TESOL, Science Education, Space Studies/Science Teaching, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Gifted and Talented.

Faculty

Leslie Grant, Ph.D. Department Chairperson and Associate Professor
Angela Bell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Greg Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Linda Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Tim Callahan, M.A., Senior Instructor
Beth Cutter, M.A., Instructor
Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D., Instructor
Barbara Frye, Ph.D., Director of the Teacher Education & Licensure Program (TELP), Associate Professor
Sara Kaka, M.A., Instructor
Mark Malone, Ph.D., Professor
Pat McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Barbara Swaby, Ph.D., Professor
Laura Tuthill, Ph.D., Senior Instructor
Monica Yoo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Website: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/acaddepts/ci/cidegprogs/cima.html

MA in Curriculum & Instruction - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program prepares pre-service and inservice teachers to work with students who are learning English as a second or additional language. Educators working with individuals, small groups or whole classes of English Language Learners (ELLs) will benefit from this program. Teachers who have a teaching license from the Colorado Department of Education may use this opportunity to earn an endorsement in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The MA degree is 30 semester hours or ten courses. The first eight courses (24 semester hours) are applicable to the CLD Endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education. The last two courses are the research classes that complete the MA in TESOL. Also available is the four-course (12 credit hours) Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language Certificate (online only, TESL/TEFL).

Faculty

Leslie Grant, Ph.D. Department Chairperson and Associate Professor
Angela Bell, Ph.D., Instructor
Greg Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Linda Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Tim Callahan, M.A., Senior Instructor
Beth Cutter, M.A., Instructor
Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D., Instructor
Barbara Frye, Ph.D., Director of the Teacher Education & Licensure Program (TELP) and Associate Professor
Sara Kaka, M.A., Instructor
Mark Malone, Ph.D., Professor
Pat McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Barbara Swaby, Ph.D., Professor
Laura Tuthill, Ph.D., Senior Instructor
Monica Yoo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Website: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/acaddepts/ci/cidegprogs/citesol.html

MA in Curriculum & Instruction—Science Education

The program in Science Education is designed primarily for teachers who wish to improve their science teaching skills or become leaders in the field of science education. It is appropriate for teachers at all levels (K-12) who wish to learn more about applying contemporary science teaching strategies in their schools.

The program is designed to provide classroom teachers with a sound background in current science education research, theory, standards, and practice. Emphasis is placed on utilization of inquiry strategies, manipulative activities, and science process skills as a basis for science instruction. Teachers completing this program will be prepared to: teach science in a self-contained setting, serve as science teachers for schools utilizing departmentalization, serve as science resource teachers at the school or district level, or pursue an advanced degree in science education.

Note: This program is not designed to lead to teacher licensure.

Faculty

Leslie Grant, Ph.D. Interim Department Chair
Angela Bell, Ph.D., Instructor
Greg Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Linda Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Tim Callahan, M.A., Senior Instructor
Beth Cutter, M.A., Instructor
Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D., Instructor
Barbara Frye, Ph.D., Assistant Professor / Director of the Teacher Education & Licensure Program (TELP)
Sara Kaka, M.A., Instructor
Mark Malone, Ph.D., Professor
Pat McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Barbara Swaby, Ph.D., Professor
Laura Tuthill, Ph.D., Senior Instructor
Monica Yoo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Website: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/acaddepts/ci/cidegprogs/cimascied.html

MA in Curriculum & Instruction - Space Studies/Science Teaching

The MA program in Space Studies in Science Education is designed primarily for teachers who wish to improve their science teaching skills or become leaders in the field of science and space education. It is appropriate for teachers at all levels (K-12) who wish to learn more about applying contemporary science teaching strategies in their schools.

The program is designed to provide classroom teachers with a sound background in current space studies, science education research, theory, standards, and practice. Emphasis is placed on utilization of inquiry strategies, manipulative activities, and science process skills as a basis for science instruction. Teachers completing this program will be prepared to: teach science in a self-contained setting, serve as science teachers for schools utilizing departmentalization, serve as science resource teachers at the school or district level, or pursue an advanced degree in science education.

Note: This program is not designed to lead to teacher licensure.

Also available is a Master of Sciences degree in Curriculum & Instruction with a Space Studies emphasis.

Faculty

Leslie Grant, Ph.D. Interim Department Chair
Angela Bell, Ph.D., Instructor
Greg Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Linda Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Tim Callahan, M.A., Senior Instructor
Beth Cutter, M.A., Instructor
Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D., Instructor
Barbara Frye, Ph.D., Assistant Professor / Director of the Teacher Education & Licensure Program (TELP)
Sara Kaka, M.A., Instructor
Mark Malone, Ph.D., Professor
Pat McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Barbara Swaby, Ph.D., Professor
Laura Tuthill, Ph.D., Senior Instructor
Monica Yoo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Website: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/acaddepts/ci/cidegprogs/cimaspstuscied.html

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education Endorsement

The Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education endorsement prepares pre-service and inservice teachers to work with students who are learning English as a second or additional language.This program is designed especially for teachers, paraprofessionals and pre-service teachers who have English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms.

Courses emphasize methods, assessment, and parent/community relationships. No second language is required.Courses are offered online and on campus, and meet Colorado Department of Education endorsement requirements. Upon completion of the endorsement credits, students are required to pass the approved PLACE exam prior to earning the endorsement.

MA Option

Students may take two additional classes to earn a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Faculty

Leslie Grant, Ph.D. Interim Department Chair
Angela Bell, Ph.D., Instructor
Greg Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Linda Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Tim Callahan, M.A., Senior Instructor
Beth Cutter, M.A., Instructor
Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D., Instructor
Barbara Frye, Ph.D., Assistant Professor / Director of the Teacher Education & Licensure Program (TELP)
Sara Kaka, M.A., Instructor
Mark Malone, Ph.D., Professor
Pat McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Barbara Swaby, Ph.D., Professor
Laura Tuthill, Ph.D., Senior Instructor
Monica Yoo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Website: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/acaddepts/ci/cidegprogs/citesol.html

Gifted & Talented Specialist Endorsement

The Gifted and Talented endorsement is an online program that prepares teachers at all levels with the latest research and innovative methodologies in Gifted and Talented education. This 26 credit-hour endorsement prepares teachers to enhance their instructional skills in Gifted and Talented education. The endorsement requires 3 credit hours of practicum work. Upon completion of the endorsement and practicum credits, students are required to pass the approved PLACE exam prior to earning the endorsement.

MA Option

Students may take two additional classes to earn a Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum & Instruction.

Faculty

Leslie Grant, Ph.D. Interim Department Chair
Angela Bell, Ph.D., Instructor
Greg Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Linda Button, Ed. D., Instructor
Tim Callahan, M.A., Senior Instructor
Beth Cutter, M.A., Instructor
Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D., Instructor
Barbara Frye, Ph.D., Assistant Professor / Director of the Teacher Education & Licensure Program (TELP)
Sara Kaka, M.A., Instructor
Mark Malone, Ph.D., Professor
Pat McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Barbara Swaby, Ph.D., Professor
Laura Tuthill, Ph.D., Senior Instructor
Monica Yoo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Website: http://www.uccs.edu/coe/extstuandonline/online/onlineprograms/onlinecurrmagt.html