Oct 10, 2024  
2019-20 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-20 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S.


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Marvin Peyton, Off-Campus Program Director
(615) 898-5710
Marvin.Peyton@mtsu.edu

The Curriculum and Instruction program is designed to foster the development of teaching skills that result in increased pupil performance.

Please see undergraduate catalog for information regarding undergraduate programs.

Admission Requirements


Admission to the Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction programs requires

  1. a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test, the Graduate Record Examination, or the Praxis II (Principles of Learning and Teaching) or a valid Tennessee Teacher license;
  2. an earned master’s degree from an accredited university or college;
  3. a grade point average (GPA) in previous academic work that reflects potential for success in the Ed.S.;
  4. a valid teaching license. The licensure requirement may be waived under special circumstances.

NOTE: Students pursuing an Ed.S. degree must be fully admitted to the program prior to the completion of their initial semester of coursework.

Application Procedures


All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.

Applicant must

  1. submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
  2. submit three letters of recommendation;
  3. submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or copy of valid Tennessee Teacher License.
  4. submit official transcripts of all previous college work.

Degree Requirements


The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction requires completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours.

Once admitted to the program, candidate must

  1. complete 30 semester hours, with a minimum of 15 at the 7000 level (see specifics in Curriculum section below);
  2. successfully complete a written comprehensive examination or oral presentation of research project during the semester of graduation (exam may be retaken once).

Curriculum: Curriculum and Instruction


The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements.

Specialized Core (12 hours)


Selected with approval of advisor (at least 3 hours must be at 7000 level)

Electives (6 hours)


Selected in consultation with advisor

Program Notes


Students taking courses for licensure renewal, add-on endorsements, or “plus 30” upgrade on teacher licensure should register as non-degree-seeking students. Students enrolling in 6000-level courses must hold a bachelor’s degree, and students enrolling in 7000-level courses must hold a master’s degree. Non-degree-seeking students cannot register for 7000-level courses without departmental permission.

Candidate must

  1. file a degree plan in the College of Graduate Studies prior to entry into the program;
  2. file a Notice of Intent to Graduate form in the College of Graduate Studies within the first two weeks of the term in which the student intends to graduate.

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