UNIVERSITY of DELAWARE :: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

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 .