Education Specialist Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Total Cost Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $306 per credit	$10,404
Fees $100 Application Fee $150 Conferral Fee $1530 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit)	$1,780
Total Program Cost	$12,184^*

CI6103	Curriculum and Instructional Design for Diversity	3 Semester Credits
This course assists educators in the development of rigorous, appropriate, curriculum and instruction, with a focus on diverse-learner groups. Multi-model instructional strategies, culturally relevant pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and thematic, interdisciplinary unit planning are emphasized. Using a curricular framework, graduate students in this course will plan, evaluate, and adapt curricula experiences to build successful learning environments for all learners.
CI6113	Standards-Driven Learning	3 Semester Credits
This course focuses on the major theories, strategies, and applications utilized in P-12 standards-driven learning environments. Participants review and apply current literature and educational research studies concerning standards-based curriculum, implementation strategies and tools.
CI6123	Assessment Strategies	3 Semester Credits
Educational assessments provide useful information on what students know and can accomplish. This course examines the purpose of various categories of assessment and tools of assessment, given at different organizational levels. Growth in assessment literacy will be developed while investigating appropriate feedback methods based on assessment data.
CI6133	Literacy in Practice	3 Semester Credits
In this course, students will analyze strategies crucial to the design and implementation of a school-wide or district-wide leadership initiative to support literacy development. Students will explore methods to improve a comprehensive range of literacy skills guided by research and current best practices. Specific principles and theories of reading instruction are compared and evaluated to identify best methods to support diverse learning needs. Students explore the scientific research base underlying different models of reading instruction, technology, integration and assessment.
CI6143	Designing and Leading Professional Learning	3 Semester Credits
This course promotes the concept of leaders serving as role models of professional development for their staffs to achieve higher levels of performance within the organization. To do so, leaders must utilize effective strategies, programs, and services based on data-driven decisions and the needs of stakeholders in the organizational community. Emphasis is placed on the impact of relevant, high-quality, job-embedded, differentiated, technology-integrated professional learning opportunities aligned to organizational goals. The course also prepares leaders to serve as advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work collaboratively in job-embedded professional learning.
CI6163	Technologically Driven Curriculum and Social Media	3 Semester Credits
The course focuses on the evaluation and utilization of appropriate technology integration into curriculum and instructional design to meet the educational needs of 21st century learners. Through an examination of historical trends in technology and current methods, students will evaluate and provide examples of technology that meet the definition of authentic learning. Students will engage in critical inquiry to explore issues related to responsible technology use, social media and ethical standards related to the selection and evaluation of materials and content to enhance learning.
CI6183	Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Character Education in Inst	3 Semester Credits
This course focuses on how educators promote social-emotional competence (social-emotional learning) and both moral and civic virtue (character education) through curriculum and instruction and all facets of school life. Students deepen understanding of these complementary and converging approaches to furthering whole-child teaching. Students learn about the historical-developmental foundations and categorize approaches to social-emotional and character development (SECD). Students investigate progress states have made creating standards with benchmarks, explore strategies for building relationships and caring communities, evaluate programs and program planning guidelines, practice integrating SECD into daily instruction, and apply information to design a SECD program.
CI6193	Capstone in Curriculum and Instruction	3 Semester Credits
The Capstone Experience is designed for candidates to demonstrate and document the impact their knowledge and competencies gained throughout and as a result of the Educational Specialist in the Curriculum and Instruction program. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of 27 hours at the 6000 level.
LEAD6001	Introduction to Advanced Studies	1 Semester Credits
This course introduces essential resources and tools available to foster academic success in advanced graduate programs. Students will identify their unique strengths and challenges and explore strategies for personal and professional growth.
RES6003	Applied Statistics	3 Semester Credits
This course examines basic principles in applied statistics. Topics include data types, organizing data, graphing techniques, probability concepts, measures of central tendency, normal and skewed distributions, and understanding the area that covers normal distributions. Understanding, applying, and interpreting the principles of simple hypothesis testing methods are also covered. The course is designed to provide an introduction to statistical applications that can be applied in real-world settings.
RES6013	Research Methods	3 Semester Credits
This course provides learners with the foundation and practical application of research methods and designs. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating research literature and aligning the components of qualitative and quantitative methods and designs. Students will explore theoretical frameworks for research studies and dissertations. Ethical practices in research will also be explored.
RES6041	Scholarly Writing and Research Strategies	1 Semester Credits
This course examines the importance of scholarly writing in your leadership practice, the foundation of how to write in a scholarly mode, and research strategies to support your doctoral writing.
RES6222	Crafting A Concept Paper	2 Semester Credits
This course provides students the opportunity to complete an approved concept paper as the first step toward the Ed.S. original research project. Students will apply advanced research skills to address a real-world application of scholarly expertise as it relates to solving an existing problem. A description of the project will provide the rationale for the goals and objectives and includes a literature review, methodology, and the anticipated results of the research project.