Curriculum Instruction

4. Directed Exit Exam Option: To complete the program using the exit exam option, students must receive a passing grade on a comprehensive exit examination. Students must submit two papers written during their course work as evidence of their writing skills and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the criminal justice policy core courses in order to qualify to take the final comprehensive examination. If the student selects the directed exit exam option, they will take 3 hours of CJ 596, Readings in Criminal Justice, and 27 hours of other program courses. The exam topics will be directed by working with a Criminal Justice faculty member.

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Admission Requirements

Graduate School application and $40 fee Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last two years of the bachelor s degree program International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent

Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.

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Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees

36 Visit the Paying for College website for detailed tuition information

Curriculum

Candidates for the Master of Science in education with a major in curriculum and instruction will complete a 36 semester hour program of study, including an option in one of 12 teaching fields planned in consultation with an advisor. Some programs of study may include more than 36 hours to satisfy content area prerequisites.

The program consists of the following components:

Professional Core (15 hours)

(3) CI 563 Curriculum Models or (3) CI 537 Early Childhood Curriculum (3) CI 510 Analysis of Instruction (3) EPFR 515 Issues in learning Theory (3) EPFR 520 Analysis of Educational issues: Philosophical-Historical Foundations OR (3) EPFR 521 Analysis of Educational Issues: Socio-Cultural Foundations (3) CI 548 Study of Classroom Instruction or (3) EPFR 501 Research Methods

Teaching Options (15 hours)

(15) Advanced Teaching Strategies (15) STEM Education (15) Adult Education (15) Secondary Education/Art (15) Secondary Education/Biology (15) Secondary Education/Chemistry (15) Secondary Education/English/Language Arts (15) Secondary Education/Foreign Languages (15) Secondary Education/History (15) Secondary Education/Mathematics (15) Secondary Education/Physics

Notes: These hours are determined in consultation with a curriculum and instruction advisor and a content faculty advisor, when appropriate.

Final Project (6 hours)

(6) CI 596A-M Field Study in Curriculum and Instruction or (6) CI 599 Thesis

Notes: These hours are determined in consultation with the teaching-field advisor. The student must complete at least 42 semester hours in the teaching field (graduate and undergraduate coursework combined) in order to be eligible for the degree. Some programs of study will include more than 36 hours in order to satisfy this requirement.

Retention

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

The above content is concurrent with the 2020-2021 graduate catalog. Courses and information are subject to change throughout the year.

Degrees Available at SIUE

Master of Science in Education

Advanced Teaching Strategies Adult Continuing Education Option Secondary Education - Art Secondary Education - Biology Secondary Education - Chemistry Secondary Education - English Language Arts Secondary Education - Foreign Languages (including ESL/ELL) Secondary Education - History Secondary Education - Mathematics Secondary Education - Physics STEM Education

Graduation Requirements

All candidates must complete a final project. In consultation with an advisor, candidates will complete one of the following: action research project or thesis. Candidates must complete all of the program assessments at a satisfactory level.

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Adult Continuing Education

The adult and continuing education program option is a series of online courses for people who work in a wide range of professions, from higher education settings to nonprofit and public institutions. These individuals interact with adult learners in academic advising and technical education. Examples include:

Community college employees and instructors for GED programs Businesspeople who work in human resources Anyone leading community outreach and partnerships for museums, historic sites, libraries or civic organizations Individuals working with adults in social work or healthcare

The program is designed to integrate the adult leader s past and future work experience, including career and technical education. The courses explore how adults learn and what tools can be used to enhance adult education.

The fully online program curriculum is applicationbased and supports rich communication through its online discussion boards to serve the needs of its students. The course sequence has some flexibility core courses are not required to be taken in sequence. Faculty work with students to help them meet their career needs.

Example core and elective courses:

ADED 523 Curriculum and Instruction in Adult Education ADED 522 Program Planning in Adult Education IT 486 Web Design for Instruction CI 568 701: Motivation and Skill Building for Adult Learners

A K-12 teaching licensure is not required for the online adult and continuing education program option.

Students may enroll in one course or choose a master s degree option. Prior learning credit may be available.

Advanced Teaching Strategies

15 credit hours: Students should consult with their graduate program advisor to select courses related to the study of advanced teaching strategies.

Secondary Education Art

The Department of Art and Design, in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, offers an art education teaching field as part of the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in curriculum and instruction. A jointly advised program ordinarily including at least 15 hours in art will be designed, taking into account each student's background and interests. Throughout the program, the student must consult with the art graduate advisor before registering for any courses in art. Upon completion of the program, the student must have accumulated at least 42 semester hours in art (graduate and undergraduate work combined). Students admitted to the program with less than 27 hours of acceptable undergraduate work will be required to complete more than 15 graduate hours in art in order to satisfy degree requirements. Students must achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the art teaching field, as well as an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The Department of Biological Sciences, in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, offers a biology teaching field as part of the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in curriculum and instruction. A jointly advised program ordinarily including 15 hours in biology will be designed, taking into account each student's background and interests. Throughout the program, students must be advised by a member of the biology faculty before registering for any biology courses to be applied toward this degree. Upon completion of the program, students must have accumulated at least 42 semester hours in biology (graduate and undergraduate work combined). Students admitted to the program with less than 27 hours of acceptable undergraduate work will be required to complete more than 15 graduate hours in biology in order to satisfy degree requirements. Students must achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the biology teaching field, as well as an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Secondary Education Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, offers a chemistry teaching field as part of the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in curriculum and instruction. A jointly advised program ordinarily including 15 hours in chemistry will be designed, taking into account each student's background and interests. Throughout the program, students must consult the graduate program advisor before registering for any chemistry courses. Upon completion of the program, students must have accumulated at least 42 semester hours in chemistry (graduate and undergraduate course work combined). Students admitted to the program with less than 27 hours of acceptable undergraduate work will be required to complete more than 15 graduate hours in chemistry in order to satisfy degree requirements. A student must achieve a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in chemistry coursework, as well as an average GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in all coursework.

Secondary Education – English Language Arts

The Department of English Language and Literature, in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, offers an English specialization as part of the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in curriculum and instruction. A jointly advised program ordinarily including 15 hours in English will be designed, taking into account each prospective student's background and interests. Throughout the program, the student must consult with the program advisor in the Department of English Language and Literature before registering for any English courses. Upon completion of the program, students must have accumulated at least 42 semester hours in English (graduate and undergraduate work combined). Students admitted to the program with less than 27 hours of acceptable undergraduate work will be required to complete more than 15 graduate hours in English in order to satisfy degree requirements. Students must achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in coursework in the English language arts teaching field, as well as an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Secondary Education Foreign Languages

Specializations in curriculum and instruction are composed of 15 credit hours. Students should consult with their graduate program advisor to create an individualized specialization.

Secondary Education History

The Department of Historical Studies, in cooperation with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior offers a history teaching field specialization as part of the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in curriculum and instruction. A jointly advised program ordinarily including 15 hours in history will be designed, taking into account each student's background and interests. Throughout the program, the student must consult with the history graduate advisor before registering for any courses in history. Upon completion of the program, students must have accumulated at least 42 semester hours in history (graduate and undergraduate work