LaGrange College Bulletin

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Mission of the Department of Education
The Master of Education program in Curriculum and Instruction prepares master teachers who use and produce research for instructional improvement and to make informed curriculum decisions school-wide.

The program addressed the following learning outcomes and competencies:

Student Learning Outcomes

SLO 1: Knowledge of Curriculum. Program completers will demonstrate advanced ability to
design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that promotes student learning.
SLO 2: Knowledge of Instruction. Program completers will demonstrate advanced ability to plan,
implement, and evaluate instruction to facilitate student learning.
SLO 3: Knowledge of Content. Program completers will demonstrate advanced depth and
breadth of knowledge and skills in their academic discipline and pedagogy.
SLO 4: Knowledge of Students. Program completers will demonstrate advanced knowledge of
students as influenced by cognitive, physical, emotional, social, cultural, environments,
and economic factors.
SLO 5: Knowledge of Research. Program completers will demonstrate the ability to use research
to promote student learning and to contribute to the teaching profession.
SLO 6: Knowledge of Assessment. Program completers will demonstrate advanced knowledge
of assessment and the ability to use multiple sources of assessment for maximizing
student learning.
SLO 7: Professional Practices. Program completers will demonstrate high standards for
professional practice.

Service/Leader Competencies

Competency 1: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate the ability to apply data in a variety of settings.
Competency 2: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will employ action research to address an identified instructional/curricular need.
Competency 3: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will employ action research to address an identified instructional/curricular need in order to promote a supportive school environment.
Competency 4: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate the ability to participate and lead collaborative activities in the appropriate setting.
Competency 5: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate the ability to utilize technology in a variety of educational settings.
Competency 6: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate their application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics, and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Admission Requirements

Before an applicant can be admitted as a regular candidate qualifying for financial aid, the college must have received copies of official undergraduate transcripts, and other information required of the applicant by the LaGrange College Department of Education. Program specific requirements:

Hold a current or renewable teaching certificate;
Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university;
Earn a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of at least 510 if English is not the applicant’s primary language;
Submit satisfactory official transcripts from each graduate and undergraduate institution attended for analysis;
Complete an admission application; and
Receive approval from the Department Chair.

Graduation Requirements

The Master of Education program offers candidates a diverse educational background and prepares them for a future as creative educational leaders. This program consists of 30 semester hours comprised of ten courses that can be completed over 13 months. All candidates shall successfully complete 30 hours of coursework with a 3.0 (B) average or better. Internship hours (20) are required and must be documented as part of program completion.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum and Instruction with Tier I Educational Leadership Certification Add-on (46 Credit Hours)
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with Educational Leadership certification is a self-select option for certified teachers who seek leadership positions in schools below the principal and district level. Educational leadership certification prepares the educational leader with research-based knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to make positive changes in schools and increase student learning. In addition to the coursework described in the Master of Education in Curriculum program, Educational Leadership requires 16 additional semester hours. Before entering Tier I, candidates must have passed a Students with Special Needs course and the Ethics Leadership Assessment. Tier I courses may not be taken until all M.Ed. coursework has been completed.