ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for
the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the
Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing
department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the
college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to
appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science ( ) Master of
Science (XX
) Other Master of Education in
Curriculum & Instruction
2.
( ) New major/curriculum Title to be
entered in record of students who select this program
(
) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
(
) Change from provisional to permanent status.
3.
(XX) Revision of existing:
( XX ) major ( ) minor (XX
) concentration
Present title
Master of Education in Curriculum
and Instruction
Records
System Program Code EICX
(XX ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours
( XX
) Add concentration Title
Mathematics Education
( XX ) Add concentration
Title: Secondary Mathematics Education
( XX ) Add
concentration
Title: Social Studies Education
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( )
major ( ) minor (
) other _______________________________
Title Code______________________
5.
(XX ) Policy Change______________________________________________________________________________
Title/Department
ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, College Curriculum
Committee___________________________________Date_____________________
Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR
Studies Date
Chairperson,
Senate Coordinating Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs
& Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
a. Rationale for creation, revision, or deletion:
This major currently has one
concentration (Science Education) and four specializations: social studies, mathematics education,
secondary mathematics, and curriculum design.
In this program revision, the
1.
Change the social studies specialization to the level of a
concentration. No course changes are
requested to accompany this change. This
specialization is designed for current secondary social studies teachers or for
elementary or middle school teachers who have primary teaching responsibility
in the area of social studies. It is not
designed to be a program whereby individuals can obtain initial certification
in secondary social studies. The
2.
Change the mathematics education and secondary mathematics
specializations to concentrations. These concentration changes are accompanied
by course changes, admission requirement changes, and changes in exit
requirements (Comprehensive Exam and Praxis II Exam.) The current specializations are designed for
current secondary mathematics teachers or for elementary or middle school
teachers who have primary teaching responsibility in the area of
mathematics. The proposed changes includes an option within the mathematics education
concentration that would lead to initial certification for individuals seeking
middle school mathematics certification.
The revised secondary mathematics concentration would remain as a
program designed for currently certified individuals. The Department of
Mathematics collaborated extensively with the
3. Retain the curriculum design specialization in its present form as a specialization with no changes.
4. Retain the science education concentration in its present form with no changes.
5. For all concentrations and specializations in this major, the admission application deadline will be changed from the present University default deadlines of December 1 and July 1 to a deadline of November 1 for spring semester admission and April 1 for fall semester admission.
b. Summary of program:
M.Ed. in
Curriculum and Instruction
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Social
Studies Specialization
Requested change: Change from a specialization to a concentration entitled Social Studies Education.
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CURRENT PROGRAM |
NEW PROGRAM |
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Required Core coursework |
9 credits |
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EDUC 640, Introduction to Curriculum |
Same |
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EDUC 600, Teacher as Researcher OR EDUC 607, Educational Research Procedures OR EDUC 660, Applied Educational Measurement |
Same |
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EDUC 645, Topics: Social Education Issues |
Same |
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Elective Coursework |
24 credits |
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This program has a Thesis and Non-Thesis Option. Students take 18 credits of electives plus 6 credits of Master’s Thesis (EDUC 869) for the Thesis Option. Students take 24 credits of elective coursework for the Non-Thesis Option. |
Same |
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Elective coursework may include EDUC 612, Ethnic Studies & Multicultural Education or graduate coursework from the departments of history, anthropology, economics, geography, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, or urban affairs. |
Same |
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE |
33 credits |
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Mathematics
Education Specialization
Requested changes: Change from a specialization to a concentration entitled Mathematics Education; new course requirements; change admission requirements; add a required Comprehensive Exam and required Praxis II Exam as exit requirement; “Approved Program” option added to allow students to gain initial certification in middle school mathematics.
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CURRENT PROGRAM |
NEW PROGRAM |
|
Required Core coursework – 21
credits |
18 credits |
|
EDUC 640, Introduction to Curriculum |
Same |
|
EDUC 600, Teacher as Researcher OR EDUC 607, Educational Research Procedures OR EDUC 660, Applied Educational Measurement |
Same |
|
EDUC 627, Models of Instruction OR EDUC 629, Psychology of Teaching |
EDUC 672, Implementing Middle School Mathematics Using Technology [new course currently in challenge list] OR MATH 585, Technology in Secondary Mathematics |
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EDUC 634, Topics in Elementary School Mathematics |
EDUC 634, Topics in Mathematics Curricula: Grades K-8 [new title; course revision in challenge list] |
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EDUC 635, Teaching Mathematics in |
EDUC 635, Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School [new title; course revision in challenge list] OR MATH 584, Advanced Secondary Mathematics Methods |
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EDUC 636, Teaching Mathematics in |
EDUC 636, Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School [new title; course revision in challenge list] |
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MATH 5XX, An advanced (500 level) mathematics course |
Delete |
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Elective Coursework – 12
credits |
15 credits |
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This program has a Thesis and Non-Thesis Option. Students take 6 credits of electives plus 6 credits of Master’s Thesis (EDUC 869) for the Thesis Option. Students take 12 credits of elective coursework for the Non-Thesis Option. Elective coursework may include EDUC 622, 628, 630, 631, 834, 835, 836 or graduate coursework from the departments of mathematics or computer science. |
Select courses in mathematics or mathematics education with the approval of the faculty advisor. Coursework prior to entering the program or while completing the program must cover the following topics: Geometry and Measurement; Statistics and Probability; and Discrete Mathematics. Students may choose to complete a Master’s Thesis for 6 credits to satisfy this requirement. |
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A Comprehensive Exam is required after completion of 27 credits of master’s coursework. |
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The Praxis II Middle School Mathematics or Secondary Mathematics Exam is required after completion of 27 credits of master’s coursework. |
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE |
33 credits |
In addition to the course changes listed above, the following requirements are added for
admission to the Mathematics Education concentration. These requirements are in addition to the admission criteria in effect for the overall C&I major:
Admission Requirements
Students specializing in Elementary School Mathematics:
Applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours
in undergraduate and/or graduate level mathematics approved by the math
education faculty prior to admission. Approved
courses will be equivalent to the
Students specializing in Middle School
Mathematics:
Applicants must have
completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in undergraduate and/or graduate level
mathematics approved by the mathematics education faculty, including a course
in Calculus prior to admission. Approved courses will be equivalent to the
Students interested in the Middle School Mathematics Certification Option:
Middle School Mathematics Certification Option
At the end of the M.Ed. program, students must have
completed 30 undergraduate and/or graduate mathematics credit hours approved by
the math education faculty (these mathematics courses may be taken at the
Required coursework (18 credits)
EDUC 613 Educational Psychology: Social Aspects
EDUC 619 Diversity in the Classroom
EDUC 622 Literacy in the Content Areas
EDUC 658 Discipline and Classroom Management
EDUC 808 Internship in Education (6 credits)
Secondary
Mathematics Specialization
Requested changes: Change from a specialization to a concentration entitled Secondary Mathematics Education; new course requirements; change admission requirements; add a required Comprehensive Exam and required Praxis II Exam as exit requirement.
|
CURRENT PROGRAM |
NEW PROGRAM |
|
Required Core coursework – 33 credits |
27 credits |
|
EDUC 640, Introduction to Curriculum |
Same |
|
EDUC 600, Teacher as Researcher OR EDUC 607, Educational Research Procedures |
EDUC 600, Teacher as Researcher OR EDUC 607, Educational Research Procedures OR EDUC 660, Applied Educational Measurement |
|
EDUC 636, Teaching Mathematics in |
EDUC 636, Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School [new title; course revision in challenge list] |
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EDUC 666, Special Problem; Curriculum Project |
Delete |
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EDUC 518, Mathematical Models and Applications |
Same |
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MATH 581, On the Nature of Proof |
Same |
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MATH 582, Studies in Discrete Mathematics |
Delete |
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MATH 583, Probability and Statistics for Education |
Same |
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MATH 584, Advanced Secondary Mathematics Methods |
Same |
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MATH 585, Technology in Secondary Mathematics |
Same |
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MATH 586, Mathematical Problem Solving |
Same |
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Elective Coursework – 0 credits |
6 credits |
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This program has a Thesis and Non-Thesis Option. Students may complete a 6 credit Master’s Thesis (EDUC 869) for the Thesis Option. These students will graduate with 39 credits. Students selecting the Non-Thesis Option will complete a Comprehensive Exam. |
Select courses in mathematics or mathematics education with the approval of the faculty advisor. Coursework prior to entering the program or while completing the program must cover the following topics: Geometry and Measurement; and Discrete Mathematics. Students may choose to complete a Master’s Thesis for 6 credits to satisfy this requirement. |
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A Comprehensive Exam is required after completion of 27 credits of master’s coursework. |
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The Praxis II Secondary Mathematics Exam is required after completion of 27 credits of master’s coursework. |
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TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE |
33 credits |
In addition to the course changes listed above, the following requirements are added for
admission to the Secondary Mathematics Education concentration. These requirements are in addition to the admission criteria in effect for the overall C&I major:
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have
completed a minimum of 30 credit hours in undergraduate and/or graduate level
mathematics approved by the mathematics or mathematics education faculty,
including a course in Calculus prior to admission. Approved
courses will be equivalent to the
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor
of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Music
( ) Bachelor
of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied
Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master
of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
(XXX) Master of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
( ) Master
of Science
( ) Master
of Science in
Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised