Program of Study

In the Teacher Leadership for School Improvement program, you will take CORE courses, SPECIALIZATION courses, and a PORTFOLIO course in the final semester.

Master’s Degree

This M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction requires 36 credits with a focus on Teacher Leadership for School Improvement.

CORE courses include all of these:

· EDE 6325 Guided Teacher Inquiry

· EDG 6207 Transforming the Curriculum

· EDG 6348 Instructional Coaching

· EDG 6047 Teacher Leadership and School Change

· EDG 6415 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management

· EDG 6445 Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Living in Poverty

Specialization Areas (5 courses in one or more areas below):

• Reading (courses lead to K-12 reading endorsement in FL)

• Educational Technology

• Media Literacy (literacy skills for 21st century learners)

• Secondary (6-12th) Mathematics

• Secondary (6-12th) Science

• ESOL

• Interdisciplinary (can include your choice of any specialization coursework)

Portfolio Practicum:

· 3 credits of EDG 6359 related to classroom implementation of course content and creation of a portfolio with evidence

Specialist Degree

This Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction requires 36 credits beyond a master’s degree. *NOTE: If your master’s is from UF, please ask the program coordinator for more information as special internal rules apply.