Curriculum and Instruction, Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process Specialization, Ed.S.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in culture, cognition, and the learning process requires

1. an earned master’s degree in any area from an accredited university or college required prior to admission application;
2. a grade point average (GPA) in previous academic work that reflects potential for success in the Ed.S.

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). 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.
2. submit official transcripts of all previous college work.

Degree Requirements

The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with an instruction, culture, cognition, and the learning process specialization requires completion 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 research project during the semester of graduation (exam may be retaken once).

Curriculum: Curriculum and Instruction, Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process

The following illustrates the coursework requirements.

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.