Curriculum and Instruction (EdS)

Admission Requirements

  • Submit Graduate Application
  • Master's degree in Education (or related area) with a minimum 3.3. GPA
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  • A written rationale for pursuing the degree, including philosophy of education (limit of one page)
  • A current resume or vita
  • Three years of full-time K-12 teaching experience
  • Two written letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate's skills and understanding of (a) ability to improve student achievement, (b) leadership, (c) advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. One must be from the current site supervisor.
  • Completion of six (6) credit hours of advanced teaching coursework (beyond initial teacher preparation program)

Degree Requirements

The student will meet with their advisor to develop an area of focus/emphasis*.

Quantitative and Qualitative Coursework (choose 6 - 9 credit hours from the courses below):6-9
LEAD 601
Applied Statistics
LEAD 701
Intermediate Applied Statistics
LEAD 702
Applied Multiple Regression
LEAD 704
Qualitative Field Research Methods
LEAD 705
Qualitative Data Analysis and Representation
Leadership (choose 3 - 6 credit hours from the courses below): 13-6
EDAP 624
Curriculum Theory
EDAP 677
Developing Collaborative Groups: Facilitating, Coaching and Mentoring
LEAD 633
Systems and Structures for School Improvement
LEAD 634
Fundamentals of School Leadership
LEAD 636
Instructional Leadership 2
Midpoint Assessment 2
Specialization (see options below)12-15
EDAP 770Education Specialist Research Design (Specialization or Concentration)3
EDAP 771Education Specialist Research Implementation (Specialization or Concentration)3
Exit Requirements 3
Minimum Total Hours30
1

Or equivalent course approved by faculty advisor.

2

Successful completion of 15 credit hours; scored exemplary or target on advanced program rubrics (by instructor); acceptable dispositions rubric (scored by advisor). Minimum 3.0 GPA.

3

Successful completion of all required coursework and research project. Minimum 3.3 GPA with no grade lower than "C".

Areas of specialization include but are not limited to the list below*:

  1. Elementary Math Specialist**

  2. English as a Second Language**

  3. Classroom Reading**

  4. Instructional Technology**

  5. Diversity Literacy

  6. Special Education

  7. Social Justice Education

  8. Content Area Teaching (courses required vary based upon the content area)

  9. Other

*Please meet with advisor to develop a plan that meets your goals.  

**These specializations lead to Kentucky teaching endorsement for Kentucky certified teachers.