Kent State University School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
College of Education, Health and Human Services
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Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Program
Concentration: Curriculum and Teaching Studies
Prospectus
PLEASE NOTE:
You must schedule a meeting with your advisor to discuss the prospectus during the first semester of course work.
Consult the graduate catalog for electives prior to meeting with your advisor.
The prospectus must be completed and filed by the end of the first year of course work in 418 White Hall. Prior t
o
f
iling the prospectus in 418 White Hall, make two (2) copies. Give one (1) copy to your major advisor. Retain one
(1) copy for your personal use.
Any deviation from the prospectus MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE by the student’s advisor. Changes ar
e
t
o be filed by the student with the Coordinator of Graduate Education Programs, Valorie Adkins, in Room 418 White
Hall one semester prior to anticipated graduation. She can be contacted at 330-672-0559 or vadkins@kent.edu.
You have 6 years to complete your M.Ed. program. This time limit begins when you take your first course toward the
degree; or if you are seeking to transfer courses, your time limit begins with the earliest of those transferred courses.
C&I 67001, Fundamentals of Curriculum, must be taken as soon as possible in your program.
A minimum of 16 semester hours must be taken at the 60000 level or higher. A minimum of 18 semester hours must
be taken at the Kent campus.
Semester Offered is tentative. Please meet with your faculty advisor to plan your course of study.
Name: ________________________________________ Kent State ID: _______________________________
Home Address: ___________________________________________E-mail address:_____________________
City: ______________________________________ State:_________ Zip code: _______________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________
Approval of Prospectus
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Kent State University School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
College of Education, Health and Human Services
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I. Research Requirement - 3 credit hours
Course
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Semester Offered
(Anticipated)
Completion
EVAL 65511
Research in Educational Services
3
Spring, Summer, Fall
Total Research Requirement Hours:
II. Core Course Requirements - 6 credit hours
Course
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Semester Offered
(Anticipated)
Completion
C&I 67001
Fundamentals of Curriculum
3
C&I 67002
Curriculum Leadership
3
Total Core Course Requirement Hours:
III. Concentration Electives - 9 credit hours
Choose from the following:
Course
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Semester Offered
(Anticipated)
Completion
C&I 61130
Multicultural Education: Strategies
3
C&I 67003
Teacher Education
3
C&I 67004
Professional Development in Teaching
3
C&I 67010
Curriculum Evaluation
3
To
tal Concentration Elective Hours:
IV. C&I Electives - minimum of 12 credit hours
Course
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Semester Offered
(Anticipated)
Completion
To
tal C&I Elective Hours:
V. Other Electives
Course
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Semester Offered
(Anticipated)
Completion
Total Other Elective Hours: ____
_
0
0
Kent State University School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
College of Education, Health and Human Services
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VI. Wor
kshops: Graduate Credit Only
Maximum of 4 hours.
Course
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Semester Offered
(Anticipated)
Completion
Total Workshop Hours:
_____
VII. Transfer Credits (Course work within 6 years)
Maximum of 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours. Only A or B grades will transfer.
Official transcript must be filed with the Office of Graduate Student Services. A formal letter of request listing
course title, course number, number of credit hours, semester taken and institution must also be completed and
approved by the Office of Graduate Student Services.
Course
Number
Course Title
Credit
Hours
Semester Offered
(Anticipated)
Completion
Total Transfer Credit Hours:
_____
Credit Hour Summary
I. Research Requirement
II. Core Course Requirements
III. Concentration Electives
_____
IV. C&I Electives
_____
V. Other Electives
_____
VI. Workshops
_____
VII. Transfer Credits
_____
Total Credits:
_____
(minimum 30 hours)
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0
0
0
0
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