Curriculum and Instruction (M.S. in Ed.) Program Description In its early years, Medaille College focused exclusively on an undergraduate program for teachers in elementary education. As a result of its recognized expertise, Medaille College was invited by the New York State Department of Education to be a model in designing a competency based teacher education program. Our education program has been preparing qualified teachers for over 60 years. The College's excellent reputation in the community is evidenced by the high rate of employment of Medaille graduates in local schools. The Curriculum and Instruction Program provides the academic requirement for permanent certification in elementary education for provisionally certified education professionals and provides a Master of Science in Education degree for those who have already achieved a baccalaureate degree. The goal of the program is to produce graduates who can effectively design, implement, and evaluate curriculum. Students can choose to specialize in the integrating of either the arts, innovative middle school strategies, or technology into the curriculum. The Master of Science Program in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) 1.Designed to meet the needs of the classroom teacher of the 21st century; 2. A research-based response to the needs of the local as well as global educational community; 3. Focused on the classroom teacher as curriculum designer, implementer, and evaluator; 4. Offered for those teachers who wish to take part in the development of a school-wide curriculum and also for those who wish to pursue a career in administration and supervision. The Purpose of the Program To provide the academic requirement for permanent certification for provisionally certified education professionals; To provide a Master of Science Degree in Education for those who have already achieved a baccalaureate degree.   The Goal of the Program To produce graduates who can effectively design, implement, and evaluate curriculum. Benefits of the Program The preparation of the teacher to meet the educational needs of the diverse learner; The preparation of the teacher as the master designer, implementer, and evaluator of individualized student instruction in the inclusive classroom; The preparation of the teacher as an active researcher in the field of curriculum development; The preparation of the teacher through the synthesis of sound theories and proven practices in the modern educational institution. A 33 Credit Program Format Seven core courses that introduce methods of education research, curriculum design, evaluation, planning, theories of learning, and practical teaching techniques; A two course concentration in either the arts, middle school, or technology; A capstone project that integrates and summarizes the program. Unique Characteristics of the Program A team based action research project in curriculum, based on an issue of concern particular to a local educational institution; An overall focus on integrating multimedia communications technology into instructional strategies; The option to concentrate on the integration of the arts, innovative middle school strategies or technology into the curriculum. Admissions and Financial Aid | Courses | Faculty | Curriculum | Fall 1999 Schedule | Back to Medaille Home Page   Academic Affairs Office 3/99