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Curriculum

The Master of Education degree in Teaching and Curriculum requires the completion of 30 credits (18 credits of core courses and 12 credits of elective courses) as detailed below*

Required Core Courses Credits
EDUC 805: Curriculum Foundations 3
EDUC 806: Curriculum Development and Instructional Design 3
EDUC 820: Learning Theory for the Classroom 3
EDUC 839: Educational Assessment 3
EDUC 586: Educational Research Designs 3
EDUC 587: Master’s Project
OR
EDUC 591: Education Seminar Capstone
3
Individual Specialization Area courses may include requirements for:
•    Special Education Certification
•    Instructional Coaching Endorsement
•    Mathematics Coaching Endorsement
•    Principalship Certification
•    English as a Second Language Program Specialist
•    Secondary Education Certification (English, Math, or Social Studies)
•    Elementary Education Certification (PreK-4, 4-8 English, 4-8 Math, 4-8 Social Studies)
•    Early Childhood Director’s Credential
•    Capital Area National Writing Project
 
12

*At least 18 credits must be at the 500-level or higher.

Transfer Credits

A maximum of 12 graduate-level credits taken at an accredited institution within the last 5 years and with a grade of A or B may be approved toward the degree. Students who transfer from other Penn State graduate degree programs will have their credits evaluated on an individual basis.

Grade-Point Average and Time Limit

A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 is required to maintain good academic standing in the program and to graduate.

All course work must be completed within eight years from admission into the program.


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