Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics - before Fall 2022
This program is no longer accepting applications effective Spring 2019.
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics Education Option is a 30-credit degree program. The program is blended with some courses taught online and some on campus. This program does not lead to a teaching license in any state.
However, Massachusetts Educators who hold an appropriate Massachusetts Initial License (same license field and grade band) may want to refer to current DESE guidelines and consider if the content courses within this degree are applicable to their Professional License requirements:
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Requirement Tool.
Massachusetts Professional Teacher Licensure candidates may be able to use up to 12 credits of appropriate content coursework toward their MA Professional license.
Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC.6300 | Educating Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDUC.6350 | Dynamics of Curricular Change | 3 |
| EDUC.6370 | History and Theory of Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC.6380 | Curriculum Design K-12 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Specialization (choose 5 courses)
Or other math department course, 5000 level or above with permission of advisor.
*May only be taken by a candidate with an undergraduate mathematics degree.
**Pre-requisite and undergraduate statistics course
Capstone Project
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC.6501 OR EDUC.6530 | Capstone Project: Advanced Programs
Capstone Alternative | 3 |
| Total | 3 | |
Total = 30 credits.