Master of Science in Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
45.0 quarter credits
Degree Requirements
Track I: Initial Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
A minimum of 45 credits is required
for students with or without prior certification for the Master of Science degree.
Core Courses
Completion of the following 33.0 credits of core pedagogy courses allows for recommendation for PA Instructional I certification.
View the requirements on the Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate: Elementary and Secondary Concentrations page for additional information on requirements for specialization in subject areas.
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| Courses | 33.0 Credits | |||
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| EDUC 514 | Science Teaching Methods | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 515 | Adolescent Learner in Secondary Schools | 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 525 | Multimedia in Instructional Design | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 540 | Field Experience* | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 542 | Fundamentals of Special Education | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 544 | The Inclusive Classroom | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 546 | Literacy and Content Skill Development | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 558 | Content Area Reading | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 565 | Foundations in Instructing ELLs | 3.0 | ||
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| Professional Electives | 12.0 Credits | |||
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Track II: Advanced Studies in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Students will complete a total of 45 credit hours consisting of seven core courses, two research courses, and six concentration courses in an approved area. |
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| Core Courses | 21.0 Credits | |||
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| EDUC 530 | Advanced Techniques in Instruction and Assessment |
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| EDUC 533 | Virtual Learning Communities |
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| EDUC 537 | Learning Disabilities II |
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| EDUC 608 | Intercultural Learner | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 714 | Instructional and Curricular Leadership |
3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 804 | Studying Educational Organizations and Programs | 3.0 | ||
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| EDUC 813 | Educational Issues Seminar | 3.0 | ||
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| Research Courses | 6.0 Credits | |||
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| EDUC 803 | Research Design I |
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| EDUC 810 | Research Design II |
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| Concentration Courses | 18.0 Credits | |||
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Students choose from the following concentration options with the approval of a graduate academic advisor and the program director:
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