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Aug 24, 2024
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2021-22 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.
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Admission Requirements
Admission to the Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction programs requires
- 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;
- an earned master’s degree from an accredited university or college;
- a grade point average (GPA) in previous academic work that reflects potential for success in the Ed.S.;
- a valid teaching license. The licensure requirement may be waived under special circumstances.
Application Procedures
All application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.
Applicant must
- submit an application with the appropriate application fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php). Once this initial application has been accepted, the applicant will receive directions on how to enter the graduate portal to be able to submit other materials.
- submit three letters of recommendation;
- submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or copy of valid Tennessee Teacher License.
- submit official transcripts of all previous college work.
Degree Requirements
The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction requires completion of 30 semester hours.
Once admitted to the program, candidate must
- complete 30 semester hours, with a minimum of 15 at the 7000 level (see specifics in Curriculum section below);
- 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 coursework requirements.
Required Courses (12 hours)
Select either research path
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.
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