Curriculum and Teaching, M.Ed.

Graduate Program Chair

Elaine Francis, EdD

Graduate Committee

William Cortezia, PhD
Danette Day, EdD
Brenda Hawkins, PhD
Anne Howard, PhD
Nancy Murray, EdD, Chair

Program Objectives

The MEd in Curriculum and Teaching is a non-licensure degree program designed for individuals who wish to pursue advanced levels of reflection, knowledge, skill and professionalism in the field of education.

Program Description

It is intended that the individual will continue to develop as a reflective, student-centered individual who is able to effectively articulate and apply educational theory and research in the field of education.

To this end, graduate students will:

• Reflect on current educational issues and practices
• Examine research and engage in the research  process
• Acquire and apply advanced knowledge, educational theory and research in the design and implementation of appropriate educational curricula, practices and environments
• Apply knowledge of how students develop as thinkers and learners
• Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of emerging, research-based, educational principles in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the educational environment and instructional programs
• Demonstrate awareness of the impact of societal issues on the curriculum as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of individuals
• Demonstrate an understanding of educational partnership models which effectively focus on family strengths, circumstances and cultural experiences
• Demonstrate effective strategies and techniques for working with diverse individuals in inclusive learning environments
• Examine the shared values, ethics, purposes and commitments that bond the educational community (e.g. teachers, families, administrators, specialists, etc.)
• Demonstrate a disposition  of collegiality, respect and support that fosters future improvement of education through research and reflection
• Be prepared to pursue further graduate studies

Admissions Standards and Criteria

To apply for enrollment in the Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching Program, students must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admission section. Applicants to this program are not required to submit scores for the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) or a copy of a teaching license.

• Personal Statement
  Students must complete an essay of no more than one page in response to one of the following questions/statement:
  1. Tell about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
  2. What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
  3. Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping role.
     • Describe the situation as it occurred at the time.
     • What did you do in that particular situation?
     • How did you feel about the situation at the time you were experiencing it?
     • How do you feel about the situation now?
     • What would you change, if anything?