Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Michael G. Jacobson, Chairperson and Professor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Social Studies Education
Lynne Bercaw, Assistant Professor
Ed.D., Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Elementary Education
Donna Breitenstein, Professor
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Health Education
Ann Marie Clark, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Early Childhood, Gifted and Environmental Education
David M. Considine, Professor
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison
Media Studies
Jeffrey Fletcher, Associate Professor
Ed.D., Auburn University
Instructional Technology
Melanie W. Greene, Associate Professor
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University
Elementary and Middle Grades Education
Julie Horton, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Elementary Education, Diversity
John J. Janowiak, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Health Education
Doris M. Jenkins, Associate Dean of the College of Education and Professor
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Elementary and Middle Grades Education, Educational Leadership
Cheryl S. Knight, Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Social Studies Education
Joseph Pat Knight, Professor
Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado
Elementary and Middle Grades Education
Claire Z. Mamola, Professor
Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Social Studies Education
Patricia McCarthy, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Business Education
C. Kenneth McEwin, Jr., Professor
Ed.D., North Texas State University
Middle Grades Education, Supervision
Roberto Muffoletto, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Educational Technology
Sandra Oldendorf, Associate Professor
Ed.D., University of Kentucky
Elementary Education, Social Studies
Linda C. Pacifici, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Elementary Education
Pamela W. Schram, Professor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Mathematics Education
Tracy W. Smith, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Middle Grades Education
Charlene W. Sox, Professor
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Business Education
Sara O. Zimmerman, Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Elementary Education, Educational Leadership
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers the following graduate
degree programs:
(1) Master of Arts, Curriculum Specialist (Major Code: 416A)
(2) Master of Arts in Educational Media (Major Code: 434*),
with three concentrations:
(a) Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Literacy (Code: 434G)
(b) Instructional Technology specialist/Media Production (Code: 434F)
(c) Instructional Technology Specialist/Telecommunications (Code: 434C)
(Note: Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in
Educational Media with a concentration in Instructional Technology
Specialist/Telecommunications are not being accepted. For additional
information contact the Graduate School or the academic department.)
NOTE: Two additional concentrations are offered through the
Department of Leadership and Educational Studies:
(a) Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers (Code: 437D)
(b) Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers, General
(Code: 437E)
Please refer to the Department of Leadership and Educational
Studies' section in this Graduate Bulletin for information on
these concentrations.
(3) Master of Arts in Elementary Education (Major Code: 422A)
(4) Master of Arts in Middle Grades Education (Major Code: 472*),
with four concentrations:
(a) Language Arts (Code: 472B)
(b) Mathematics (Code: 472C)
(c) Science (Code: 472D)
(d) Social Studies (Code: 472E)
The Departments of Family and Consumer Sciences; Curriculum and Instruction;
and Language, Reading and Exceptionalities cooperate to offer the M.A. degree
in Child Development: Birth-Kindergarten with three concentrations: 1)
Teaching; 2) Administration; and 3) Allied Personnel. The degree is conferred
by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. See the Department of Family
and Consumer Sciences for a detailed program of study.
Graduate courses leading to Advanced licensure in the various fields of
instruction in the secondary school (grades 9-12) and K-12 are provided.
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a graduate certificate
in Educational Media Instructional Technology:Web-Based Distance Learning
(419A) and Media Literacy (424A). For more information, contact the Cratis D.
Williams Graduate School at 828-262-2130 or visit our website at
www.graduate.appstate.edu.
MASTER OF ARTS, CURRICULUM SPECIALIST+
Major Code: 416A
The program seeks to prepare Curriculum-Instructional Specialists who
demonstrate a knowledge of:
1. The purposes and roles of schooling;
2. The basic structure, organization and philosophical theories of school
supervision;
3. Principles of management and supervision;
4. Principles and practices of personnel performance appraisal;
5. Educational planning in relation to design, implementation, and
evaluation of instructional systems;
6. Leadership roles and responsibilities;
7. The key role of human relations in instructional leadership;
8. Leadership in the effective utilization of knowledge generated by
specialists in improving instructional programs;
9. Effective supervisory practices; and,
10. Curriculum planning and development.
The program also seeks to prepare candidates who demonstrate their abilities
to:
11. Provide leadership in the implementation of instructional programs;
12. Work harmoniously and effectively with people from a wide variety of
backgrounds;
13. Employ sound planning practices; and
14. Provide instructional leadership in a variety of settings while
assisting teachers, administrators and other professional personnel.
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
North Carolina "A" license or the equivalent from another state.
Basic Criteria for Consideration
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official
GRE scores from ETS or official MAT scores from The Psychological Corporation.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1)
official MAT score of 33, 2) official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative score of
800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 or higher in combination with GREV or
GREQ of 400.
Other Criteria for All Applicants
3 recommendations
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 39 semester hours
+Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the
appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as
mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher
education programs.
Required Courses:
CI/FDN/RE/SPE
5040 Teacher as Researcher..................................3
OR
FDN 5560 Classroom Assessment...................................3
CI/SPE 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity...........................3
C I 5050 Supervision of Instruction.............................3
C I 5055 Connecting Learners and Subject Matter.................3
C I 5060 Curriculum Planning....................................3
C I 5525 Product of Learning..................................1-3
CI/LHE 5585 Teacher Leadership and School Improvement..............3
C I 5630 Instructional Technology...............................3
OR
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings......................3
C I 5850 Middle School Curriculum...............................3
OR
C I 5591 Advanced Curriculum Design in Elementary Education.....3
OR
--- ---- Other Approved Curriculum Class........................3
C I 5900 Internship/Practicum...................................3
OR
LHE 5900 School Administration and Supervision Internship.......3
FDN 5000 Research Methods.......................................3
LHE 5010 Public School Administration...........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...........................................34-36
Electives: To be selected with the advice and approval of the
graduate advisor........................................3-5
SUBTOTAL HOURS.............................................3-5
TOTAL HOURS.................................................39
Thesis: None required
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: None required
Product of Learning: Required
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
Major Code: 434*
The Master of Arts in Educational Media is an interdepartmental program in the
Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Leadership and
Educational Studies which provides an innovative blend of learning
opportunities in the design, production, application, and evaluation of a broad
range of technology and media. Students are encouraged to pursue work in both
traditional and emerging technologies related to all aspects of educational
media. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume leadership roles in
various fields of media and technology.
The program offers a choice of five concentrations: Instructional Technology
Specialist/Computers, Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers, General,
Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Literacy, Instructional Technology
Specialist/Media Production, and Instructional Technology Specialist/
Telecommunications (Note: Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in
Educational Media with a concentration in Instructional Technology Specialist/
Telecommunications are not being accepted. For additional information contact
the Graduate School or the academic department.) The range of possibilities
for students in these concentrations includes the study of multimedia systems,
educational computing, video production, photography, digital image acquisition
and manipulation, as well as media literacy, instructional design and
telecommunications systems. The Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers
concentration offers North Carolina Advanced Licensure in Computers (077).
A NC endorsement (079) based on eighteen semester hours of appropriate
credit in computer education (no licensure is issued in computer education) is
available through the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies. This
endorsement is limited to teaching assignments and can only be added to
existing teaching areas. Unlike most other endorsements, it is not limited to
less than half-time teaching assignments, and it can be issued at the graduate
level if the licensure holder has earned the Master of Arts in Educational
Media with a concentration in Instructional Technology Specialist/Computers.
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
Major Code: 434*
Concentration: Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Literacy
(Code: 434G)
This concentration develops the technical and intellectual skills to
successfully utilize and critique traditional and emerging mass media formats
and information technologies. Particular emphasis is placed upon the impact
and influence of media content and format on school and society, students and
citizens. Attention is also given to issues of media ownership and media
audiences. Graduates of the program will be prepared to foster media literacy
initiatives, projects and curriculum development in a variety of educational
settings. This concentration does not lead to North Carolina licensure.
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
The Media Literacy concentration requires basic media production and analysis
experience
Basic Criteria for Consideration
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official
GRE scores from ETS or official MAT scores from The Psychological Corporation.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1)
official MAT score of 33, 2) official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative score of
800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 or higher in combination with GREV or
GREQ of 400.
Other Criteria for All Applicants
3 recommendations
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 36 semester hours
Required Core Courses:
C I 5630 Instructional Technology..................................3
FDN 5000 Research Methods..........................................3
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings.........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................9
Required Concentration Courses:
C I 5635 Media Literacy and Curriculum Development.................3
C I 5830 Media Literacy............................................3
C I 5940 Media: Image and Influence................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................9
NOTE: Students must take a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 hours of design
and production classes. These courses can be selected from the following or
they may include courses in another department or college approved by the
concentration committee.
C I 5200 Multi Media Image Production..............................3
C I 5552 Advanced Video Production.................................3
C I 5770 Intermediate Photography and Digital Imaging..............3
C I 5642 Introduction to Web Page Design and Development for
Education.................................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................6-12
Thesis, Portfolio, Project:.........................................3-6
Serving as a culminating experience, students may opt to distill the
essence of media literacy in a thesis, portfolio, or media production
project under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................3-6
Electives:
Students may take up to 9 hours of media-related courses, including selected
topics, from outside of the department or college as approved by the
concentration committee. These include but are not restricted to:
C I 5950 Non-fiction Film and Video................................3
ENG 5530 Hollywood Appalachia......................................3
ENG 5640 Cultural Studies..........................................3
ENG 5650 Gender Studies............................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................0-9
TOTAL HOURS....................................................36
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: None Required
Comprehensive: Oral and/or Portfolio Review
Product of Learning: None required
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
Major Code: 434*
Concentration: Instructional Technology Specialist/Media Production
(Code: 434F)
This concentration offers students opportunities to gain knowledge and skills
in the design, production, and evaluation of educational/instructional media
appropriate for application in a variety of employment contexts including
business, industry and education. Emphasis is placed upon hands-on design and
production of media and technology that will effectively meet communication
needs in the teaching/training process. The area's theoretical base fuses the
field of instructional technology with mass media research to provide a
holistic perspective on the role of media and technology in American society.
This concentration does not lead to North Carolina licensure.
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Basic Criteria for Consideration
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official
GRE scores from ETS or official MAT scores from The Psychological Corporation.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1)
official MAT score of 33, 2) official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative score of
800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 or higher in combination with GREV or
GREQ of 400.
Other Criteria for All Applicants
3 recommendations
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 36 semester hours
Required Core Courses:
C I 5630 Instructional Technology..................................3
FDN 5000 Research Methods..........................................3
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings.........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................9
*Required Concentration Courses:
The 27 semester hours of graduate study will be developed with the advice and
approval of the graduate advisor, and includes 18 semester hours in media
production and 9 semester hours of electives.
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................27
TOTAL HOURS....................................................36
Thesis: None required
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Oral and/or Portfolio Review
Product of Learning: None required
*NOTE: Students must meet with the graduate advisor upon acceptance into the
program and before registering for courses. A program of study must
be developed near the beginning of the program with the advice and
approval of the graduate advisor and chairperson.
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
Major Code: 434*
Concentration: Instructional Technology Specialist/Telecommunications
(Code: 434C)
(Note: Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Educational Media
with a concentration in Instructional Technology Specialist/Telecommunications
are not being accepted. For additional information contact the Graduate School
or the academic department.)
This concentration provides students with extensive knowledge in technical
areas of media production and hardware, telecommunications, networking,
and computing systems. Students electing to complete this concentration leading
to North Carolina licensure can be employed as a Media Director, Director of
Telecommunications, or Coordinator of Technology Services in public schools.
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
North Carolina "A" license or the equivalent from another state.
Basic Criteria for Consideration
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official
GRE scores from ETS or official MAT scores from The Psychological Corporation.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1)
official MAT score of 33, 2) official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative score of
800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 or higher in combination with GREV or
GREQ of 400.
Other Criteria for All Applicants
3 recommendations
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Candidates admitted to the licensure concentration will have obtained
teaching licensure in a North Carolina approved area and will have
exhibited leadership potential necessary for a supervisory position.
Grade of "B" (3.0) or better is required in each of the following
prerequisite courses:
C I 5810 Introduction to Sight and Sound (or equivalent)...........3
C I 5830 Media Literacy............................................3
C I 5840 Production of Educational Videotapes (or equivalent)......3
FDN 3100 Beginning Video Production (or equivalent)................2
NOTE: Prerequisite courses do not count toward the total 36 hours
required for the degree.
TOTAL PREREQUISITE HOURS.......................................11
Hours: 36 semester hours
Required Core Courses:
C I 5630 Instructional Technology..................................3
FDN 5000 Research Methods..........................................3
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings.........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................9
*Required Concentration Courses:
C I 5060 Curriculum Planning.......................................3
C I 5552 Advanced Video Production.................................3
C I 5641 Media and Management......................................3
C I 5921 Instructional Design......................................3
C I 5930 Instructional Graphics....................................3
FDN 5320 Telecommunications Technology in Education................3
FDN 5420 Hypermedia in Instruction.................................3
LHE 5010 Public School Administration..............................3
LIB 5010 Building Library and Media Center Collections ............3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................27
TOTAL HOURS....................................................36
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Oral and/or Portfolio Review
*NOTE: Students must meet with the graduate advisor upon acceptance into the
program. A program of study must be developed near the beginning of
the program with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor.
Appropriate substitutions for listed courses may be made with the
approval of the advisor and chairperson.
MASTER OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION+
Major Code: 422A
Students in the program will demonstrate their ability to:
1. Explain the theoretical and philosophical bases for educational practices as
they relate to the elementary school curriculum, and the interrelationships
of subjects.
2. Understand the nature of the elementary school-age learner in relation to
the learning and evaluation process.
3. Utilize research techniques in the design and implementation of curricula and
activities in classroom settings.
4. Concentrate in one or more of the instructional areas of the elementary
school curriculum.
5. Make critical decisions by synthesizing information relative to the
development of appropriate living/learning environments for children
enrolled in elementary education.
6. Identify major movements, issues and trends impacting elementary education,
including multicultural education, technology, students with special needs,
and parent involvement.
Prerequisite:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
North Carolina "A" license or the equivalent from another state.
Basic Criteria for Consideration
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official
GRE scores from ETS or official MAT scores from The Psychological Corporation.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1)
official MAT score of 33, 2) official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative score of
800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 or higher in combination with GREV or
GREQ of 400.
Other Criteria for All Applicants
3 recommendations
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 39 semester hours
+Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the
appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as
mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher
education programs.
Required Courses:
CI/SPE 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity...........................3
C I 5055 Connecting Learners and Subject Matter.................3
C I 5130 Recent Trends and Issues in Education..................2
C I 5525 Product of Learning....................................1
CI/LHE 5585 Teacher Leadership and School Improvement..............3
C I 5591 Advanced Curriculum Design in Elementary Education.....3
C I 5592 Elementary Education Teaching Strategies...............3
C I 5980 Special Topics in Elementary Education...............1-6
CI/FDN/RE/SPE
5040 Teacher as Researcher..................................3
OR
FDN 5000 Research Methods.......................................3
OR
FDN 5560 Classroom Assessment...................................3
C I 5630 Instructional Technology...............................3
OR
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings......................3
FDN 5840 Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education......3
OR
PSY 5555 Advanced Educational Psychology........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...........................................28-33
Teaching Field Courses:...............................................6
Courses are selected with the advice and approval of the academic advisor
from the areas of the arts, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, natural
sciences, and reading.
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................6
Electives: ........................................................0-5
To be selected with the advice and approval of the graduate advisor.
Note: Students without grades K-6 student teaching or teaching experience in
grades K-6 must take C I 5900 Internship/Practicum (3). This may result
in the total number of hours exceeding 39.
SUBTOTAL HOURS.............................................0-5
TOTAL HOURS.................................................39
Thesis: None
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: None required
Product of Learning: Required
MASTER OF ARTS IN MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION+
Major Code: 472*
Concentrations: Language Arts (Code: 472B)
Mathematics (Code: 472C)
Science (Code: 472D)
Social Studies (Code: 472E)
The program seeks to prepare teachers who:
1. Are knowledgeable about the developmental characteristics of young
adolescents and are able to conceptualize and apply that knowledge
in the classroom;
2. Are knowledgeable about at least one subject area;
3. Possess a clear, research-based knowledge of developmentally
responsive instruction and schooling;
4. Have the specialized skills and knowledge needed to provide middle
grades students with effective instruction; and,
5. Demonstrate a dedication to middle grades education based on an
accurate middle grades knowledge base.
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
North Carolina "A" license or the equivalent from another state.
Basic Criteria for Consideration
GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and official
GRE scores from ETS or official MAT scores from The Psychological Corporation.
OR
Cumulative GPA or last-60-hours GPA below 3.0 but at least 2.7, and 1)
official MAT score of 33, 2) official GRE Verbal plus Quantitative score of
800, or 3) GRE Writing score of 3.5 or higher in combination with GREV or
GREQ of 400.
Other Criteria for All Applicants
3 recommendations
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 39 semester hours
+Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the
appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as
mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher
education programs.
Required Courses:
CI/SPE 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity...........................3
C I 5055 Connecting Learners and Subject Matter.................3
C I 5525 Product of Learning..................................1-3
CI/LHE 5585 Teacher Leadership and School Improvement..............3
C I 5600 Middle School Philosophy and Organization..............3
C I 5750 Teaching Young Adolescents.............................3
C I 5850 Middle School Curriculum...............................3
CI/FDN/RE/SPE
5040 Teacher as Researcher..................................3
OR
FDN 5000 Research Methods.......................................3
OR
FDN 5560 Classroom Assessment...................................3
C I 5630 Instructional Technology...............................3
OR
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings......................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...........................................25-27
Academic Concentration:...........................................11-12
Courses are selected with the advice and approval of the academic advisor from
ONE of the following concentrations: language arts, mathematics, science or
social studies.
SUBTOTAL HOURS..............................................11-12
Electives: .......................................................0-3
To be selected with the advice and approval of the academic advisor.
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................0-3
Note: Students without teaching experience in the middle grades must
successfully complete an internship by taking C I 5900 Internship/
Practicum (3). This may result in the total number of hours exceeding
39.
TOTAL HOURS....................................................39
Thesis: None
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: None required
Product of Learning: Required
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SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING (9-12) AND K-12 SCHOOL TEACHER (ADVANCED LICENSURE)
Majors available to secondary teachers are: biology, English, foreign
language, history, technology education, library science, mathematics, music
and *social science. For required courses in the academic field, see the
appropriate department description.
*See the Social Science section of the catalog and/or the department in
which the area of concentration is offered.
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following lists of
courses, see page 46.)