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Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Sharon Lee, Ph.D., Program Director

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree is a 36-hour, non-thesis degree.  The program consists of 21 credit hours of Core Curriculum requirements and 15 hours of a Specialized Concentration. The student must take 18 semester hours of graduate-level only (6000 level) courses.  In areas where the student demonstrates sufficient proficiency, course substitutions may be approved by the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Program Director.

This degree is designed for those educators who desire to stay connected to teaching while working with other teachers. Career options for those holding this degree are: teacher leader, grade level and/or department chair, content specialist, curriculum specialist, and/or instructional leader. Flexibility is built into the program to allow for specialized degree options including: Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Christian School Administration, Distance Learning Education, English as a Second Language, Professional Life Coaching, Special Education, and Supervision.

All courses, including the portfolio, can be taken online.

PROGRAM CONTINUANCE

Continuance in the program past the first six (6) hours is pending submission of a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination® (GRE®). 

Core Curriculum Requirements (21 hours)

SPECIALIZATIONS (15 hours)

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION

The courses for the Christian School Administration Specialization meet the requirements for DBU Advanced Certificate in Christian School Administration (plus EDUC 6304).

DISTANCE LEARNING SPECIALIZATION  

The courses for the Distance Learning Specialization meet the requirements for DBU Advanced Certificate in Distance Learning.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SPECIALIZATION

The courses for the English as a Second Language Specialization meet the requirements for DBU Advanced Certificate in ESL.

PROFESSIONAL LIFE COACHING SPECIALIZATION

The courses for the Professional Life Coaching Specialization meet the requirements for DBU Advanced Certificate in Professional Life Coaching.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION

The courses for the Special Eduation Specialization meet the requirements for State Certification for Special Education.

SUPERVISION SPECIALIZATION

(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

College of Education Graduate Portfolio

Because of Dallas Baptist University’s quest for meaningful assessment of graduate students, a portfolio assessment is required in all College of Education graduate programs.  The process of creating a portfolio is explained in the College of Education Graduate Portfolio Manual, which can be downloaded from the DBU website. The portfolio allows students to present information about themselves as learners and to document growth over a period of time.

The portfolio should be a collection of artifacts accompanied by self-reflections that not only help the learner to understand and extend learning, but also invite the reader of the portfolio to gain insights about the learner. Please refer to the Portfolio Manual for appropriate procedures to follow in preparation of the portfolio.  Students must register for the Professional Portfolio course as prescribed in their degree plan during the esemester in which they will present their portfolio to the Educator Preparation Board. The Educator Preparation Board is a group of experienced and widely successful educators from Dallas Baptist University and the metroplex. Practicing teachers, administrators, consultants, superintendents, guidance directors, personnel directors, and Educational Region Service Center personnel as well as DBU professors and administrators volunteer their time for this highly selective process. The Educator Preparation Board serves as the College of Education Graduate Programs' advisory board and meets three times a year to assess graduate students' professional portfolios.

During the fall and spring semesters, a date is publicized for a Portfolio Workshop. Program Directors attend, review the portfolio manual, discuss portfolio components, and provide guidelines for presentation and delivery.

Dual Master's Degrees

Earn two degrees with the efficiency of learning

available through a dual degree program!

Program Information

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• Transfer Graduate Students
• Principal Certification Only
• Admissions Procedures and Notification
• Registrations Procedures
• Online Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Cohort Programs

M.Ed. Helpful Information Email Dr. Sharon Lee
Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate Degrees

& Programs

	Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.A. in Sport Management
	M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Communication
	M.A. in Counseling
	Master of Liberal Arts
	Master of Professional Development

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Programs available through the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership

	M.A. Children's Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education
	M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Family Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.Ed. in Higher Education

Dual Master's Degrees

	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Liberal Arts
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Communication
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Communication / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Global Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Global Leadership / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Teaching / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Theological Studies / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.Ed. in Higher Education / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language / M.Ed. in Special Education

College of Education

UPCOMING EVENTS

Educator Preparation Board

Spring 2013: May 1
Summer 2013: July 18

Educator Banquet

Spring 2013: April 25

Application to Graduate Deadline

November 5 for Spring 2013
April 5 for Summer 2013
June 5 for Fall 2013

Portfolio Workshop

Spring 2013:
February 20 at 4:00
DBU Main Campus
COE Room 100

Contact the Education Program:
214.333.5201

Contact the Office of Graduate Programs:
214.333.5242 or
1.800.460.1328