Master of Science in Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
About the Program
Master of Science: 45.0 quarter credits
The MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum provides two options: (Track I) earning a master's degree while completing initial certification to become a classroom teacher; or (Track II) earning a master's degree to enhance an existing career as a classroom teacher. Students select an area of concentration from among a variety of options, providing an opportunity for intensive study in teaching, learning, and curriculum; educational leadership; international education; instructional technology; or higher education. Students may also customize their own concentration based on their interests and professional needs.
Track I: Initial Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
This track incorporates current research on teaching and provides in-depth preparation in pedagogy, curriculum development, teaching students with special needs, implications of learner and task characteristics for instructional design, scaffolding instruction for diverse learners, the latest techniques in evaluation of instruction, and use of interactive technology in instruction. The student is provided opportunities to synthesize theoretical and practical knowledge through field study.
Completion of the core pedagogy courses allows for recommendation for PA Instructional I certification.
Track II: Advanced Studies in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
This track is designed to provide students with advanced teaching knowledge and skills well beyond that required for initial Pennsylvania certification. Graduates will be prepared to function in a variety of roles as instructors, instructional leaders or researchers in local, state, national and international organizations, foundations, associations, corporations and private educational institutions. The program also provides a strong foundation for doctoral level studies.
Program Goals
Graduates of the MS in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum will:
- Possess advanced knowledge related to effective instruction in a variety of educational settings.
- Demonstrate skills in developing, analyzing, implementing, and evaluating existing and new instructional strategies and practices in a variety of educational institutions/organizations.
- Exhibit outstanding leadership, organizational, cross cultural, inter-personal and advocacy skills including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups.
- Have in-depth knowledge of both public and private (non-profit and for-profit) institutions as well as small and large institutions.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the MS in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum will follow the University standards for admission to graduate study including receipt of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an earned GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Undergraduates who meet the rigorous requirements for participation in a Bachelor’s and Master Dual Degree Program may also be considered. Ideally, a successful candidate will possess a public school teaching certificate or, in the case of an undergraduate pursuing the BS/MS track, complete teacher certification requirement in conjunction with the MS degree.
Prospective students can learn about specific admission requirements by visiting the Graduate Admissions at Drexel University website.
Degree Requirements
Track I: Initial Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
A minimum of 45.0 credits is required for students with or without prior certification for the Master of Science degree.
Core Courses
Completion of the following 33.0 (secondary certification) credits or 42.0 (PreK-4) credits of core pedagogy courses allows for recommendation for PA Instructional I certification. View the requirements on the Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate: Elementary Pre-K-4 and Secondary Concentrations page for additional information on requirements for specialization in subject areas.
| Secondary Education Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 514 | Science Teaching Methods | 3.0 |
| EDUC 515 | Adolescent Learners in Secondary Schools | 3.0 |
| EDUC 520 | Professional Studies in Instruction | 3.0 |
| EDUC 522 | Evaluation of Instruction | 3.0 |
| EDUC 525 | Multi-Media Instructional Design | 3.0 |
| EDUC 540 | Field Experience | 3.0 |
| EDUC 542 | Fundamentals of Special Education | 3.0 |
| EDUC 544 | The Inclusive Classroom | 3.0 |
| EDUC 546 | Literacy and Content Skill Development | 3.0 |
| EDUC 558 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3.0 |
| EDUC 565 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| Professional Electives | 12.0 | |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
| Elementary Education (PreK-4) Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 506 | Assessment of Young Learners | 3.0 |
| EDUC 513 | Elementary Science Teaching Methods | 3.0 |
| EDUC 517 | Math Methods & Content: Early Childhood PK-4 | 3.0 |
| EDUC 520 | Professional Studies in Instruction | 3.0 |
| EDUC 521 | Typical and Atypical Development in Early Childhood Education | 3.0 |
| EDUC 525 | Multi-Media Instructional Design | 3.0 |
| EDUC 529 | Early Literacy | 3.0 |
| EDUC 539 | Expressive Arts | 3.0 |
| EDUC 540 | Field Experience (Graduate Student Teaching with Seminar) | 3.0 |
| EDUC 542 | Fundamentals of Special Education | 3.0 |
| EDUC 544 | The Inclusive Classroom | 3.0 |
| EDUC 546 | Literacy and Content Skill Development | 3.0 |
| EDUC 555 | Social Studies Teaching Methods | 3.0 |
| EDUC 565 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3.0 |
| Professional Elective | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
Track II: Advanced Studies in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Students will complete a total of 45 credit hours consisting of seven core courses, two research courses, and six concentration courses in an approved area.
| Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 530 | Advanced Techniques in Instruction & Assessment | 3.0 |
| EDUC 533 | Designing Virtual Communities | 3.0 |
| EDUC 537 | Learning Disabilities II | 3.0 |
| EDUC 608 | The Intercultural Learner | 3.0 |
| EDUC 714 | Instructional and Curriculum Leadership | 3.0 |
| EDUC 804 | Program Evaluation in Organizations | 3.0 |
| EDUC 813 | Educational Issues Seminar | 3.0 |
| Research Courses | ||
| EDUC 803 | Educational Research Design I | 3.0 |
| EDUC 810 | Educational Research Design II | 3.0 |
| Concentration Courses (See Below) | 18.0 | |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
Students choose from the following concentration options with the approval of a graduate academic advisor and the program director:
- Science of Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Global and International
- Instructional Technology
- Higher Education
- Customized Concentration (including other Drexel academic departments)
