Master degree students graduating from the Department of Teacher Education's graduate programs will demonstrate an understanding of the manner in which perspectives and beliefs influence instructional behaviors, extend their knowledge of the central concepts of selected disciplines, and obtain and use knowledge and skills which will support increased instructional effectiveness with diverse learners.
The Department of Teacher Education offers four programs leading to master degrees. They are:
- Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Arts in Education: Reading Specialization
- Master of Arts in Education: Special Education
- Master of Science in Education: Instructional Technology
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Students will demonstrate their leadership and administrative skills, which include promoting and implementing professional and state standards; |
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Students will effectively design instruction and materials for all learners; |
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Students will demonstrate how to use a variety of productivity, research, and software tools in various instructional settings; |
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Students will be able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate critical and contemporary issues; and, |
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Students will be knowledgeable consumers and generators of research |
- Students will demonstrate their leadership and administrative skills, which include the ability to promote and implement professional and state standards relating to curriculum and multicultural education. (Department Objective 1)
- Students will effectively select/design/develop instruction and materials for all learners. (Department Objective 2)
- Students will know how to evaluate, select, and implement a variety of productivity, research, and software tools in various instructional settings. (Department Objective 3, 4b)
- Students will be able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate critical and contemporary issues, particularly philosophical perspectives as they play out in the program structures and processes of schooling. (Department Objective 4a)