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Oct 06, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
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Plan Description
The Department holds as its central mission the preparation and development of educators at all levels. The department ensures that its professional education programs are based on essential knowledge, established and current research findings, and sound professional practice.
The Department offers M.Ed. subplans for those interested in completing a Master’s degree and meeting requirements for a teaching license through the Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) or Teach For America (TFA) subplans. Subplan 1, Professional Studies, is mostly for teachers with a standard teaching license. For the following emphasis areas a standard teaching license is not required for admission: Career & Technical and Postsecondary Education, Educational Technology, or Multicultural Education. Students can also earn a Master’s degree in some content areas through a partnership with the Regional Professional Development Program (RPDP).
For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes, please visit the Degree Directory.
Plan Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.
(a) Graduate College Admission Requirements
- Completed application in the Application Portal and non-refundable application fee.
- Bachelor’s Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
- Grade Point Average – You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester credits).
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. Official transcripts required upon admission.
- Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.
(b) Department Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Graduate College, applicants must also meet the requirements established by the Department of Teaching and Learning. They are:
- An overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 is required for admission. Students with a GPA of less than 3.00 but greater or equal to 2.75 may be admitted to the graduate program upon review of the Admissions Committee.
- A one-to two-page statement of intent of professional goals and rationale for pursuing the degree. For subplan 1, in the letter of intent please state the emphasis area you are interested in.
- The names and contact information of two professional references are required in the online application. The professional references will be contacted to submit a letter of recommendation.
Applications are processed when all materials required by both the Graduate College and the Teaching and Learning department have been received. Once received, materials are forwarded to the Graduate Coordinator and the Teaching and Learning Master’s Admission Committee to evaluate the applicant’s credentials and recommend acceptance or denial into the program.
The Graduate College will send official notification regarding the status of applications through the Grad Rebel Gateway. In addition, an email will be sent from the department of Teaching and Learning identifying an academic advisor. Students are responsible for contacting their advisors upon admission to the program.
Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.
Subplan 1 Requirements: Professional Studies (Non-Licensure)
Total Credits Required: 30
Foundations Courses – Credits: 6
Please complete 6 credits by completing 2 courses from the following list. All foundations courses are not eligible for substitution. Concentration Courses - Credits: 24
Complete 24 credits of the chosen concentration by following the instructions within the concentration section below. Note: Concentrations are chosen during admission to the program. Career, Technical & Postsecondary Education (CTPE)
Please complete 24 credits by completing all of the following courses. EDW 748 must be completed for 3 credits. CIG 697 must be completed for 3 credits at the end of the coursework. Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 9 credits by completing CIL 604, CIL 680, and CIL 684. Additionally, complete 12 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIL 699.
Educational Technology (Fully Online option* available)
Please complete 24 credits by completing all of the following courses. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIT 673.
English Language Arts
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 9 credits by completing CIL 616, CIL 642, and CIL 684. Additionally, complete 12 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIL 699. Instructional Design (Fully Online option* available)
Please complete 24 credits by completing all of the following courses. CIG 791 must be completed for 3 credits. CIT 673 must be completed for 3 credits at the end of the coursework.
Art Education
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 6 credits by completing CIG 610 and CIG 618. Additionally, complete 15 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIG 697.
K-8 Integrated STEM Education
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 12 credits by completing CIE 621, CIE 633, CIE 634, and choose either CIE 631 or CIE 637. Additionally, complete 9 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIG 697. Leadership for Teachers and Professionals
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 6 credits by completing CIG 684, and CME 700. Additionally, complete 15 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIG 697.
Literacy Education
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 9 credits by completing CIL 601, CIL 621, and CIL 680. Additionally, complete 12 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIL 699.
Math Education
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 12 credits by completing CIG 620, plus either CIS 624 or CIE 625; and either CIE 627 or CIS 628; and either CIE 629 or CIS 629. Additionally, complete 9 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIG 697. Multicultural Education
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 6 credits by completing CME 770, and CME 765. Additionally, complete 15 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIG 697.
Professional Training and Development
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 15 credits by completing, CIT 609, EDW 539, EDW 692, EDW 733, and EDW 749R. Additionally, complete 6 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIG 697.
Science Education
Please complete 24 credits following these directions: 9 credits by completing three of the following courses CIG 639, CIS 775, CIS 776, and CIS 788. Additionally, complete 12 credits of advisor approved electives. At the end of the coursework, complete 3 credits of CIG 697. Workforce Education Leadership
Please complete 24 credits by completing all of the following courses. CIG 697 must be completed for 3 credits at the end of the coursework.
Degree Requirements
- This Subplan is available In-Person, Blended (courses available in person and/or online), or Fully Online (Please see the Fully Online Modality Tracks in Programs section of this Catalog for more information). *Exclusively Fully Online Programs: A fully online student is one who has committed to pursue their entire degree, certificate, or microcredential exclusively through online education. Modality change process: Programs may be offered in more than one modality (instructional mode). If programs offer a fully online option, students may opt for a fully online offering at the time of admission. They will be tagged as a fully online student. Once admitted, students can only change their program modality by sending an email to their respective Graduate College Retention, Progression, and Completion (RPC) Coordinator (grad.rpc@unlv.edu).
Graduation Requirements
The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College as well as apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. Subplan 2 Requirements: Elementary Education Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Foundations Course – Credits: 3
Curriculum and Instruction Course – Credits: 3
Pedagogy Courses – Credits: 15
Elementary Methods Courses – Credits: 12
Complete four of the following courses: Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 3 Requirements: Elementary Education TFA (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Required Courses – Credits: 33
Complete these courses: Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 4 Requirements: Secondary English Education ARL (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Foundations Course – Credits: 3
Curriculum and Instruction Course – Credits: 3
Pedagogy Courses – Credits: 18
Methods and Assessment – Credits: 6
Technology Course – Credits: 3
Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 5 Requirements: Secondary Math Education ARL (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Foundations Course – Credits: 3
Curriculum & Instruction Course - Credits: 3
Pedagogy Courses – Credits: 18
Methods and Assessment – Credits: 6
Complete two of the following courses: Technology Course – Credits: 3
Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 6 Requirements: Secondary Science Education ARL (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Foundations Course – Credits: 3
Curriculum and Instruction Course – Credits: 3
Pedagogy Courses – Credits: 18
Methods and Assessment – Credits: 6
Technology Course – Credits: 3
Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 7 Requirements: Secondary Social Studies Education ARL (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Foundations Course – Credits: 3
Curriculum and Instruction Course – Credits: 3
Pedagogy Courses – Credits: 18
Methods and Assessment – Credits: 6
Technology Course – Credits: 3
Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 8 Requirements: Secondary English Language Arts Education TFA (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Required Courses – Credits: 33
Complete these courses: Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 9 Requirements: Secondary Mathematics Education TFA (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Required Courses – Credits: 33
Complete these courses: Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 10 Requirements: Secondary Science Education TFA (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Required Courses – Credits: 33
Complete these courses: Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Subplan 11 Requirements: Secondary Social Studies Education TFA (Licensure) (ON HOLD)
Total Credits Required: 37
Required Courses – Credits: 33
Complete these courses:
Research Course – Credits: 3
Complete one of the following courses: Culminating Experience – Credits: 1
Plan Degree Requirements
- Students in the Professional Studies subplan must complete a minimum of 30. Students in subplans other than Professional Studies must complete a minimum of 37 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- All graduate students are held responsible for the requirements and academic policies established by the Graduate College and outlined in the front of this catalog.
- Per graduate college requirements, students must be enrolled in at least 3 graduate level credits in the term they will graduate.
Plan Graduation Requirements
The student must successfully complete the culminating experience.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
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