Master's of Instruction in Education
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Required Coursework
The MI program requires 31 credits of course work, including:
    General Core Courses (12 credits) – Required for all MI students
      Study of Teaching (3 cr.):
        EDUC 600, Teacher as Researcher
    OR

    EDUC 629, Psychology of Teaching
      Academic Assessment (3 cr.):
        EDUC 605, Measurement Applications in Education
    OR

    EDUC 680, Educational Diagnosis
      School Library Media concentration
    (only)

    EDUC 607, Educational Research Procedures
    OR
    EDUC 863, Program Evaluation in Education

      Classroom Management and Motivation (3 cr.):
        EDUC 658, Discipline and Classroom Management
    OR
    EDUC 681, Techniques for Behavior Change 
      Models of Instruction (3 cr.):
        EDUC 627, Models of Instruction
    OR

    EDUC 640, Introduction to Curriculum
     
    Individualized Courses (18 credits) - All MI students choose coursework, approved by their university advisor, that align with their goals.
     
    • School Library Media concentration - EDLM 621, EDLM 622, EDLM 625, EDLM 628, and special sections of EDUC 602 and EDUC 603
    • Educational Technology - EDUC 639 (Learning Technologies), EDUC 639 (Cognition and Technology), EDUC 685, plus 9 additional credit hours of technology credits
    • All other Major Content Areas - You will work closely with your university advisor to choose courses in conjunction with the goals you submitted with your application to the MI program. This coursework may include courses in areas such as social studies, mathematics, science, literacy, education, technology, classroom management and diversity.

      The following lists (Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Technology) can provide a starting point for identifying elective courses to address the goals you submitted with your application to the MI program. In addition to the following lists, any EDUC 600-699 and EDUC 730-799 course should be considered as a potential elective course. Your advisor will provide additional help in selecting appropriate elective courses. Remember, you must secure the approval of your advisor before enrolling in any elective course.

      Literacy

      The following courses typically are good candidates for electives to address literacy-related goals. You must receive approval from your advisor before enrolling in an elective course. Approval is based on the match between the course and the goals you submitted with your application to the MI program.

      EDUC 601, Language Development in the Classroom

      EDUC 602, Childhood Literature

      EDUC 603, Literature for Adolescents

      EDUC 604, Teaching Writing in the Elementary and Middle School

      EDUC 608, Foundations of Reading Instruction

      EDUC 620, Foundations of Reading Instruction

      EDUC 622, The Role of Literacy in Content Areas

      Mathematics

      The following courses typically are good candidates for electives to address mathematics-related goals. You must receive approval from your advisor before enrolling in an elective course. Approval is based on the match between the course and the goals you submitted with your application to the MI program.

      EDUC 634, Topics in Mathematics Curricula: Grades K-8

      EDUC 635, Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

      EDUC 636, Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School

      EDUC 730, Implementing Middle School Math Using Technology

      MATH 579, Geometry and Proof for High School Teachers

      MATH 580, Analysis for AP Calculus Teachers

      MATH 581, On the Nature of Proof

      MATH 582, Studies in Discrete Mathematics

      MATH 583, Probability and Statistics for Education

      MATH 584, Advanced Secondary Methods

      MATH 585, Technology in Secondary Mathematics

      MATH 586, Mathematical Problem Solving: Theories and Practices

      MATH 587, Proportional Reasoning for Middle School Teachers

      MATH 588, Geometry and Measurement for Middle School Teachers

      MATH 589 (SCEN 545), Quantitative Literacy & Scientific Inquiry for Middle School Teachers

      MATH 590, Patterns & Algebra for Middle School Teachers

      MATH 591, Implementing Exemplary Curriculum: Middle School Mathematics

      All other masters level courses (MATH 500-578 and MATH 600-699) require a very strong preparation in mathematics. You should have at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematics before considering these other courses.

      Science

      The following courses typically are good candidates for electives to address science-related goals. You must receive approval from your advisor before enrolling in an elective course. Approval is based on the match between the course and the goals you submitted with your application to the MI program.

      EDUC 641, Science Curriculum and Instruction

      EDUC 642, Topics in Science Education

      EDUC 643, Environmental Education

      EDUC 696, Methods of Teaching Secondary Science

      ENWC 501, Natural History for Teachers

      MAST 603, Introduction to Marine and Aquatic Education

      MAST 605, Topics: Marine Science Education

      BISC 510, Topics in Middle School Biology Education: Genetics

      BISC 530, Topics in Biology Education: Nature of Science and Evolution

      GEOL 501, Topics in Middle School Geology Education: Watersheds

      GEOL 502, Topics in Middle School Geology Education: Earth History

      SCEN 540, Energy Across Systems for Secondary Educators

      SCEN 541, The Nature of Matter for Secondary Educators

      SCEN 545 (MATH 589), Quantitative Literacy & Scientific Inquiry for Middle School Teachers

      SCEN 569, Delaware’s Ecosystems

      All other masters level courses in ENWC, MAST, BISC, GEOL and SCEN require a very strong preparation in the specific science area. You should have at least a bachelor’s degree in the specific area before considering other courses.

      Social Studies

      The following courses typically are good candidates for electives to address technology-related goals. You must receive approval from your advisor before enrolling in an elective course. Approval is based on the match between the course and the goals you submitted with your application to the MI program.

      With advisor approval, MI social studies students may enroll in graduate classes across the university that focus on various aspects of the social studies curriculum, and connect to their individualized program goals. Here are a few possible examples:

      EDUC 612, Ethnic Studies and Multicultural Education

      EDUC 639, Technology Integration in Middle and High School Social Studies

      EDUC 644, Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction

      ECON 667, Seminar: Mini-Society

      GEOG 667, Summer Geography Institute for Teachers

      Technology

      The following courses typically are good candidates for electives to address technology-related goals. You must receive approval from your advisor before enrolling in an elective course. Approval is based on the match between the course and the goals you submitted with your application to the MI program.

      EDUC 632, Using the Internet for Curriculum Applications

      EDUC 639, Learning Technologies Across the Curriculum

      EDUC 639, Cognition and Technology

      EDUC 639, Theory and Practice of Educational Technology

      EDUC 639, Applications of Computers in Teaching Writing to Elementary and Secondary School Students

      EDUC 639, Technology Planning

      EDUC 639, Internet Technologies

      EDUC 639, K-12 Technology Integration

      EDUC 639, Introduction to Networking in Education

      EDUC 653, Computer-Assisted Instruction for Remedial and Special Education

      EDUC 685, Multimedia Literacy

       
    Masters Portfolio (1 credit) - Required for all MI students.
      EDUC 648 - All MI students are required to complete a portfolio as the capstone requirement for degree conferral. This course assists students in understanding the requirements and procedures for constructing their portfolio through analysis of the five core propositions of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

 
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