CIP Code: 13.0301

Program of Study for the Master of Arts, Curriculum Specialist

Advanced Licensure: Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher education programs.

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements: Proof of Teaching Licensure

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Letters of Recommendation: Three

Location: Online

Course Requirements for the Master of Arts - Curriculum Specialist

Total Required (Minimum 33 Credits)

Required Courses (33 Credits)

• C_I 5040 - Teacher as Researcher (3) [CL]

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• C_I 5045 - Advanced Topics in Diversity (3) [CL]

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• SPE 5045 - Advanced Topics in Diversity (3) [CL]

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• C_I 5050 - Cultivating, Supporting, and Sustaining Excellence in Teaching (2-3) (3)
• C_I 5055 - Designing Student-Centered Curriculum and Instruction (3)
• C_I 5060 - Curriculum Planning (2-3) (3)

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• C_I 5585 - Teacher Leadership and School Improvement (3) [CL]

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• LSA 5585 - Teacher Leadership and School Improvement (3) [CL]

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• C_I 5041 - Assessment to Improve Learning and Inform Teaching (3)
• C_I 5581 - Advanced Curriculum Design (3)
• C_I 5880 - Educational Regulations and Policies (3)
• C_I 5910 - Applied Curriculum Specialist Skills (3)

Other Requirements for the MA - Curriculum Specialist

• Thesis: Not required
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Not required
• Comprehensive: Not required
• Product of Learning: Required. Product of Learning (POL) portfolios posted on TK20, POL presentations to faculty and school personnel, and POL grading rubrics will all remain the same. The program advisor will continue to monitor the POL progress and will take responsibility for grading the POL during the student’s final semester in the program.

For Additional Information: Please visit the following website: currspec.appstate.edu