Curriculum and Instruction - Converse College

Curriculum and Instruction from Converse College is a Campus Master Curriculum degree that prepares you for a Education career. MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of this 36-semester hour graduate degree is to provide an in-depth knowledge base in curriculum and instruction that will prepare students to be instructional leaders at the school and/or district level. The course offerings will acquaint students with the latest research in curriculum design, teaching strategies, and administrative leadership. Students also will take advanced courses in liberal arts in order to increase their content base. OBJECTIVES Students will be able to: 1. design a research project and analyze its results; 2. design a comprehensive curriculum that reflects scope and sequence; and 3. describe several structural designs and evaluate each. This Ed.S. curriculum is designed to extend the instructional competence of the candidate into the leadership dimension of the schools. Consequently, we plan to serve especially those who want to be - or are just beginning as - Department Heads, Principals or Vice-Principals, Subject Area Supervisors or Coordinators, or Directors of Instruction. This program is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It does not lead to any specific certification in South Carolina. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION In establishing criteria for admission to the program, the College is guided by the conviction that positions of instructional leadership should be occupied by women and men of high academic achievement, demonstrated competence as teachers, and visible attributes of leadership. Applicants will therefore be evaluated by reference to the following standards: 1. Academic Record. Applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited institution and normally have maintained at least a 3.0 average in that course of study. High Praxis II scores are also required to demonstrate academic ability. 2. Teaching Ability. The record of the applicant must show at least three years of successful full-time teaching and high recommendations as an instructor. 3. Personal Qualities. In evaluating the potential for leadership, the College will pay particular attention to the required letters of recommendation, seeking evidence of strength of character, skill in decision-making, and a talent for articulate speaking and writing. View more details on Converse College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Curriculum courses.