Master
of Science of Instruction
(Sacramento Curriculum)
The Sacramento curriculum for the Master of Science of Instruction has been structured to meet the requirements necessary for California-based credential programs.
The professional core requires 36 credits for the Preliminary Level I: Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential, with an additional 9 credits of concentration electives required to
complete the Master’s Degree.
About the Specializations
The 9 remaining credits in the Sacramento-based program consists of three possible options
for specialization to fulfill the minimal 45-credit degree program. These options include: School Leadership, Instructional Technology, and Students with Exceptionalities.
School Leadership: The School Leadership specialization option is one that is structured for those individuals who wish to take courses to become, not only instructional leaders, but who also may be considering careers in school and district administration.
Instructional Technology: The Instructional Technology option would be offered for those who
possess a strong interest in the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. Those
candidates who choose this option may also wish to pursue opportunities to teach in the preK-12
setting as well as provide staff development in technology to school faculty.
Students with Exceptionalities: The Students with Exceptionalities option is designed for those
who have an interest in Special Education. This area provides the candidate with more in-depth
theoretical and practical experiences in the instruction and assessment of students with special
needs. These in-depth, research-based courses will ultimately increase Drexel education
students’ understanding and comfort level for working with students with exceptionalities.
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| EDUC 511 | Computers Skills for Teachers | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 520 | Professional Studies in Instruction* | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 522 | Evaluation of Instruction | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 524 | Current Research in Curriculum and Instruction | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 525 | Multimedia in Instructional Design | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 526 | Language Arts Processes* | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 557 | Reading in the Content Areas** | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 540 | Field Experience | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 544 | The Inclusive Classroom | 4.5 | ||
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| EDUC 775 | Special Topics in Teaching Preparation: Foundations in Instruction English Language Learners | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 775 | Special Topics in Teaching Preparation: Health and Wellness in Education | 3.0 | ||
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| Concentration electives | 9.0 | |||
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| Students select an additional 4.0 credits in Methods training: | ||||
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| EDUC 514 | Science Teaching Methods† | 3.0 | ||
| EDUC 775 | Special Topics in Teaching Preparation: Methods Field Experience | 1.0 | ||
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| EDUC 518 | Math Methods and Content‡ | 3.0 | ||
| EDUC 775 | Special Topics in Teaching Preparation: Methods Field Experience | 1.0 | ||
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| EDUC 775 | Special Topics in Teaching Preparation: Curriculum and Methods | 4.0 | ||
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