Master of Education
in Curriculum & Instruction:
Interdisciplinary Focus/Middle School Education
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Program Description
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction:
Interdisciplinary Focus/Middle School Education is for licensed
teachers and other professionals interested in gaining advanced
knowledge and skills in specific emphasis in their current field
or a new field. The program encourages students to pursue coursework
in a number of different areas to develop instructional competency
in a variety of subjects. Students study with faculty who have national
reputations in such areas as literacy, math, adolescent literature,
environmental sciences, adolescent development, and cooperative
learning. The program also emphasizes extensive field experience
in classrooms. Students must have an interest in educational research;
they plan a program of coursework that prepares them to conduct
scholarly research in an area of expertise related to curriculum
and instruction.
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Delivery Format
If the desired focus area is not offered on the Rochester campus,
core courses and electives may still be completed in Rochester with
focus area courses completed on the Twin Cities campus. To accommodate
the busy schedules of educators, many courses are offered evenings,
Saturdays, and during the summer.
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Program Curriculum
This program provides a variety of options for individuals planning
advanced coursework at the University of Minnesota. Students can
pursue coursework in one or more specialty areas or create a combination
of courses that meets their own professional needs. With guidance
from faculty advisers, students complete at least 30 semester credits
of work in three areas (a core academic program in education, courses
specific to the subject area of interest, and elective courses).
Requirements also include a school-based project examining a problem,
issue, or topic identified by the student.
No more than 40% of the program coursework may be completed before
formal admission to the M.Ed., regardless of where the work was
completed. Students have seven years to complete their degree beginning
with the first coursework used in the program and must maintain
a 2.80 overall GPA.
Core Requirements:
- CI 5155: Contemporary Approaches to Instruction and Assessment
(3 credits)
- CI 5177: Practical Research (3 credits)
- CI 5186: School-Related Projects (Independent Study) (3 credits)
- CI 5000-level course in Uses of Technology (3 credits)
Focus Courses:
- In order to complete this program, students must present an
interdisciplinary theme to the faculty adviser for approval during
their first semester of enrollment. This theme will guide course
selection and the school-related project. A minimum 12 credits
from 2 or more subject areas (technology, diversity, etc.) is
required.
Electives:
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Admission Information
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GRE or GMAT and graduate courses may be provided as optional
evidence of academic potential
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale
- Completed application materials (see STEP TWO below)
Admission Process
STEP 1
Meet with University of Minnesota Rochester advisor Joseph Marchesani, Program Director for Education and Human Resource
Development. To schedule an appointment, contact him at 507-280-2819
or 507-280-2829; e-mail march027@umn.edu.
STEP 2
Submit the following application materials in a single envelope.
Indicate on the envelope the program to which you are applying
(MEd in C & I: Interdisciplinary Focus). Keep a copy of all
application materials you submit. Submit application package directly
to:
Student & Professional Services
College of Education and Human Development
110 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Application for Admission Form
Complete an M.Ed./Professional Studies Application Form at http://cehd.umn.edu/SPS/Forms/#Prof.
Note: This form is located on the Twin Cities website; please
use the "back" key to return to the UMR website when
done viewing.
- Application Processing Fee
Make check, money order, or bank draft payable to the University
of Minnesota for $55.
- Official Transcripts
Submit official transcripts from all undergraduate colleges or
universities where 12 or more semester credits were completed
and all colleges and universities attended after completion of
the undergraduate degree, except the University of Minnesota.
All official transcripts must be submitted in an envelope sealed
by the issuing school.
- Resume or CV
Submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Educational Goal Statement
Submit a personal statement that describes your educational goals
(include past, current, and future educational goals) and rational
for interest in the M.Ed. program (how this program at the University
of Minnesota will fulfill these goals). Limit of 2 pages
- Copy of Teaching License
If applicable, submit a copy of your current or previous Minnesota
Teaching license(s). This step is recommended for all M.Ed. program
applicants.
- Coursework completed outside the United States
Consult the instructions on the application form for details.
Application Deadlines
The College of Education and Human Development reviews applications
on an ongoing basis. Application deadlines for each academic term
are listed below:
- Fall semester - July 1
- Spring semester - November 1
- Summer session - March 1
All applicants will receive written notification of the admission
committee's final decision. Notification letters are typically mailed
within four to six weeks after the application deadline.
Transfer of Credits
If approved by an academic adviser and the WCFE Director of Graduate
Studies, students may transfer up to eight graduate semester credits
from accredited institutions other than the University of Minnesota.
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Contact Information
Joseph Marchesani, J.D.
Program Director
University of Minnesota Rochester
111 South Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
Telephone: 507-280-2819 or 1-800-947-0117
E-mail: march027@umn.edu
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