Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Focus in Literacy
CIP Code
13.03 Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences: Dr. David Biek
Chair of the Department of Teacher Education and Social Work: Dr. Rhonda Amerson
Graduate Program Coordinator, Education:
(478) 757-2544, office
(478) 471-2501, FAX
(800) 272-7619, toll-free
sumitra.himangshu@mga.edu
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Middle Georgia State University
100 University Parkway
Macon, Georgia 31206
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Focus in Literacy
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Literacy degree program offers graduate students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, skill, and vision as teachers and educational leaders, specifically as developers, designers, and teachers of innovative literacy curricula compelled to engage in research with a focus on providing challenging and rewarding educational opportunities for all students.
Core Courses (Credit: 9 Hours)
| EDUC 5030 | Theoretical Frameworks of Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 5031 | Emerging Trends in Educational Technology for Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 5032 | Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
Literacy-Focused Courses (Credit: 18 Hours)
| EDUC 5033 | Trends and Issues in Language and Literacy Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5034 | Literacy Curriculum Development and Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5035 | Improving Literacy Instruction through Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 5036 | Organization, Interventions and Supports for the Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 5037 | Interdisciplinary Frameworks in Children’s Literature and Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| EDUC 5038 | Struggling Readers in Literacy Classrooms: Addressing Reading Disabilities and Dyslexia | 3 |
Capstone Course (Credit: 3 Hours)
Total: 30 Credit Hours