Integrated Language Arts - B.S.E.

The Integrated Language Arts B.S.E. program prepares students to be a successful teacher with a focus on language arts education. With expert faculty and hands-on experience, you'll gain the skills needed to make a difference in students' lives.

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The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Integrated Language Arts prepares students for teacher licensure in integrated language arts reading, writing, speaking and listening) for grades 7-12. The combination of content and methods courses provides a strong foundation for graduates of the program, who will be licensed to teach English/language arts, journalism, communication and theater. (Please note that those with Ohio licensure in integrated language arts are able to teach theater for grades seven and eight only.) The program uniquely features a methods course devoted to the teaching of new media.

Students are required to complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Integrated Language Arts - B.S.E.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to this major is selective. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to a major and/or admission to professional coursework for a selective admission program. To be admitted directly into a teacher education program, it is required that new freshmen have a 2.750 high school GPA. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement at the time of admission for this major will be admitted to the EHHS General non-degree program until which time they have established a Kent State GPA of 2.750. They may then submit a change of program to declare this major.

Current Kent State and Transfer Students: Active Kent State students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and meet all admission criteria listed above to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Plan and implement research-based instruction in the teaching of reading, literature, language, and composition. 
  2. Implement response-centered literacy instruction that is culturally relevant and sustaining. 
  3. Implement fair and equitable assessment strategies to analyze students’ literacy learning.
  4. Engage in reflective practice and pursue continued professional growth and collaboration with colleagues.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
or COMM 26000 CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (DIVD) (KHUM)
ENG 20021INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING 3
or ENG 43092 TEACHING POETRY IN THE SCHOOLS (ELR)
ENG 21054INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE (KHUM) 3
ENG 22071STORIES THAT BUILT THE WORLD: HEROES, QUESTS AND LEGENDS (KHUM) 3
or ENG 22072 STORIES TO SAVE THE WORLD: LITERATURE AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY (KHUM)
ENG 24001INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
ENG 24002INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION THEORY 3
ENG 31003LINGUISTICS 3
ENG 34004BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900 3
or ENG 34005 BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
MDJ 20001MEDIA, POWER AND CULTURE (DIVD) (KSS) 3
MDJ 26001WRITING FOR MEDIA 3
MDJ 47003TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM 3
THEA 11000THE ART OF THE THEATRE (DIVG) (KFA) 3
British Literature Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 25001
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH I
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34003
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
Reading Against the Grain Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 21001
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES (DIVD)
ENG 21002
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S LITERATURE (DIVD)
ENG 21003
INTRODUCTION TO LGBT LITERATURE (DIVD)
ENG 33010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900
ENG 33012
MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33013
AFRICANA WOMEN'S LITERATURE (DIVG)
ENG 33014
AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33015
AFRICAN LITERATURES (DIVG)
ENG 34011
WORLD LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (DIVG)
ENG 34021
WOMEN'S LITERATURE (DIVD)
U.S. Literature Electives, choose from the following:6
ENG 33001
U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
ENG 33002
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
ENG 33003
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
Linguistics Elective, choose from the following:3
COMM 35852
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DIVG)
ENG 31001
FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR
ENG 31002
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENG 31004
LEXICOLOGY/LEXICOGRAPHY
ENG 31008
GRAMMAR FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE
ENG 41001
SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN SCHOOLING (DIVD) (WIC)
Major Electives, choose from the following:2
COMM 35912
GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (DIVD)
COMM 45007
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
ENG 25002
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH II
SOC 42568
RACE AND ETHNIC STUDIES (DIVD)
THEA 11100
MAKING THEATRE: CULTURE AND PRACTICE
THEA 11303
THE ART OF ACTING
THEA 11722
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION I: SCENERY, STAGECRAFT AND SOUND
THEA 11723
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY I: SCENERY
THEA 11724
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY II: PROPS AND SCENIC ART
THEA 11732
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION II: COSTUMES, LIGHTING AND PROJECTIONS
THEA 11733
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY III: COSTUMES
THEA 11734
FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY IV: LIGHTING, SOUND AND PROJECTIONS
THEA 21016
MAKEUP FOR STAGE AND SCREEN
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
English (ENG) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Media and Journalism (MDJ) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
Foreign Language Electives (two semesters)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ADED 20000TOPICS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING (min C grade) 13
ADED 32142PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING ADOLESCENTS (WIC) (min C grade) 13
ADED 42292FIELD WORK PRACTICUM (ELR) (min C grade) 13
ADED 42392SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 19
ADED 43210TEACHING READING IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL WITH YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE 3
ADED 43315TEACHING LITERATURE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS (min C grade)3
ADED 43325MULTI-MODAL LITERACIES IN THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM (min C grade) 13
ADED 43335TEACHING LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (min C grade) 13
ADED 49525INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (min C grade)3
CULT 29535EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (min C grade)3
EPSY 29525EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (min C grade)3
ETEC 39525EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (min C grade)3
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) (min C grade)3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition (min B grade)6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Progression Requirements

Students must meet all professional requirements for admission to advanced study. To be admitted, students must display evidence of the following:

  • Adequate communication skills
  • Sound content area knowledge (language arts, mathematics, science or social studies)
  • Basic understanding of the teaching profession
  • Basic understanding of adolescents
  • Dispositions aligned with the conceptual framework of the College of Education, Health and Human Services, including being open-minded, flexible, caring and responsible

Faculty will select the most qualified applicants based on an interview, letters of recommendation, GPA1, and performance in English coursework.

Applicants must have experience working with young adults in a supervisory capacity, such as tutoring, camp counseling, volunteer work or related experience. Students should contact the College of Education, Health, and Human Services’ Vacca Office of Student Services, 304 White Hall, during the first year of study to inquire about the procedures and criteria associated with admission to advanced study.

1

Undergraduate students who have not completed a minimum of 12 Kent State University credit hours will be evaluated for advanced study and professional phase based on their high school GPA for new freshmen or transfer GPA for transfer students.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.600 2.750

Double Majors/Dual Degrees

Students seeking to declare an additional teacher education major in the B.S.E. degree (double major) or in a different degree (dual degree) may have the double major/dual degree approved as long as the following requirements are met:

  1. Approval is received from the academic unit administrating each major. A program of study for those interested in pursuing a double major must be approved in writing by faculty from each major area prior to admission to advanced study.
  2. All required content courses are completed for each major
  3. All required methods courses are completed for each major.
  4. Separate practicum and inquiry courses are completed for each major as listed below:
    1. ADED 42292 (or the equivalent required by the major outside the college)
    2. ADED 49525 (or the equivalent required by the major outside the college)
  5. Students who have two majors from among the following only need to take ADED 42392, consisting of a 16-week classroom experience involving both subject areas: Life Sciences, Earth Science, Physical Sciences, Integrated Science, Integrated Mathematics, Life Science/Chemistry, Integrated Social Studies and/or Integrated Language Arts.
  6. Students who have a second major not included in the list above (#5) will have their student teaching requirements determined by faculty from both program areas at the time the program of study is developed, with a minimum 16 weeks spent in the classroom.

Licensure information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

Students must apply for State of Ohio Licensure (defined by completion of all licensure program requirements) within 12 months of program completion. After 12 months, applicants must meet State approved program/licensure requirements that are in effect at the time of application. This means that students who apply after the 12 month deadline may have to take additional coursework if the content, methods courses, program requirements, or licensure requirements have changed from the catalog in force.

Roadmap

Roadmap

 

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!MDJ 20001 MEDIA, POWER AND CULTURE (DIVD) (KSS) 3
THEA 11000 THE ART OF THE THEATRE (DIVG) (KFA) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 15000
or COMM 26000
 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL)
or CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (DIVD) (KHUM)
3
!CULT 29535 EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
ENG 22071
or ENG 22072
 STORIES THAT BUILT THE WORLD: HEROES, QUESTS AND LEGENDS (KHUM)
or STORIES TO SAVE THE WORLD: LITERATURE AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY (KHUM)
3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Requirement: minimum 2.75 overall GPA by end of term; minimum 2.600 major GPA  
ENG 21054 INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE (KHUM) 3
!EPSY 29525 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
SPED 23000 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.600 major GPA  
ADED 20000 TOPICS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING 3
ENG 24001 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
ENG 24002 INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION THEORY 3
ENG 33001
or ENG 33002
or ENG 33003
 U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
or U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
or U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
3
ETEC 39525 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.600 major GPA  
!ADED 32142 PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING ADOLESCENTS (WIC) 3
!ADED 43210 TEACHING READING IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL WITH YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE 3
ENG 20021
or ENG 43092
 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
or TEACHING POETRY IN THE SCHOOLS (ELR)
3
ENG 25001
or ENG 34001
or ENG 34002
or ENG 34003
 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH I
or MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
or BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
or BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
3
ENG 31003 LINGUISTICS 3
MDJ 26001 WRITING FOR MEDIA 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Six
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.600 major GPA  
!ADED 43315 TEACHING LITERATURE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS 3
!ADED 43335 TEACHING LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION 3
ENG 33001
or ENG 33002
or ENG 33003
 U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
or U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
or U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
3
MDJ 47003 TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM 3
Linguistics Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.600 major GPA  
!ADED 42292 FIELD WORK PRACTICUM (ELR) 3
!ADED 43325 MULTI-MODAL LITERACIES IN THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM 3
ENG 34004
or ENG 34005
 BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900
or BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
3
Reading Against the Grain Elective 3
Major Elective 2
 Credit Hours14
Semester Eight
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.600 major GPA  
!ADED 42392 SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 9
!ADED 49525 INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Integrated Language Arts - B.S.E.

Accreditation

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Integrated Language Arts - B.S.E.

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

81,300

number of jobs

$69,000

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.6%

about as fast as the average

627,100

number of jobs

$60,810

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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Curriculum and Instruction - Ph.D.

Become a leader in Curriculum and Instruction with Kent State's Ph.D. program. Conduct original research and develop expertise in curriculum theory to shape the future of education.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Ph.D. degree in Curriculum and Instruction prepares scholars for successful careers in college and university settings and produces curriculum leaders for schools and other educational institutions. The program is relevant for qualified students interested in issues related to educational research with a curriculum and instruction focus. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained insight into what it means to transition from doctoral student to disciplined scholar.

The major comprises the following concentrations:

  • Adapted/Physical Education
  • Curriculum and Teaching Studies
  • Educational Technology
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Literacy
  • Mathematics Education
  • Science Education
  • Social Studies Education

Admissions for Curriculum and Instruction - Ph.D.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 graduate GPA is recommended) starting with spring 2026 admission term, minimum 3.000 graduate GPA will be required
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Application essay
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application Deadline: July 15
  • Spring Semester
    • Application Deadline: November 15
  • Summer Term
    • Application Deadline: April 15 (domestic students only)

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Practice research-based leadership.
  2. Function as responsible, informed researchers in a specific curriculum and instruction area of study and professional practice.
  3. Establish a disciplined life of inquiry.
  4. Conduct research informed by multicultural education literature.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
CI 87000THEORY AND RESEARCH IN TEACHING 3
CI 87001THEORY AND RESEARCH IN CURRICULUM 3
CI 87002FORMS OF INQUIRY IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 3
RMS 75510STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3
RMS 85515QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 3
RMS 85516QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN 3
RMS 85517ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 13
or RMS 85518 ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Doctoral Elective (70000 or 80000 level) Approved by Prospectus Committee3
Culminating Requirement
CI 80001PROSEMINAR IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION I 3
CI 80090RESIDENCY II 3
CI 80199DISSERTATION I 230
Concentrations
Choose from the following:12
Adapted/Physical Education
Curriculum and Teaching Studies
Educational Technology
Early Childhood Education
Literacy
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Social Studies Education
Minimum Total Credit Hours:72
1

Students may complete another specialized research methods course with approval.

2

Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for CI 80199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter CI 80299, each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met.

Adapted/Physical Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12
CI 75592
PRACTICUM IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CI 77096
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI 85025
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT PEDAGOGY - AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
CI 85037
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CI 85044
PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
CI 85055
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN SPORT PEDAGOGY
Other doctoral-level course, with advisor approval
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Curriculum and Teaching Studies Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12
CI 71130
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES
CI 77002
CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP
CI 77003
TEACHER EDUCATION
CI 77005
INTERCULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
CI 77010
CURRICULUM EVALUATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Educational Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
ETEC 77420RESEARCH ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3
ETEC 77491SEMINAR: EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3
ETEC 87450LEARNING WITH EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
Educational Technology (ETEC) Doctoral-Level Elective (70000 or 80000 level)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Early Childhood Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12
ECED 70152
APPLICATION OF SELECTED THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN
ECED 70158
RECONCEPTUALIZING EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM
ECED 70163
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND TRENDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECED 70170
WRITING FOR PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ECED 80298
RESEARCH IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Literacy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
CI 87340RESEARCH IN READING 3
CI 87342SEMINAR IN READING AND LANGUAGE 3
CI 87343RESEARCH IN TEACHING OF WRITING 3
CI 87398RESEARCH IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Mathematics Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
CI 77225RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 3
CI 87791DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 3
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:6
CI 77095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI 77224
TEACHING MATHEMATICS WITH TECHNOLOGY
CI 77226
IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Science Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
CI 71133ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 3
CI 71134RESEARCH TRENDS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 3
CI 71140CULTURE AND MULTICULTURALISM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 3
CI 71141NATURE OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Social Studies Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12
CI 71124
EDUCATING THE GOOD CITIZEN
CI 71125
ISSUES AND TRENDS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION
CI 71126
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING AND LEARNING
CI 71127
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES
CI 77095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Students may be required to take an introductory course on fundamentals of curriculum and other additional coursework, as well as research activities that support their scholarly interests in the context of doctoral socialization.

Comprehensive Examination Requirements

The course phase of study culminates with a written and oral comprehensive examination that is created and evaluated by each doctoral student’s prospectus committee. Students choose one of the following options for the written component:

  • Eight-hour in-class written examination
  • Take-home written examination
  • Written examination and portfolio (this option must be selected when submitting the plan of study)

Once doctoral students have passed the comprehensive examination, they organize a dissertation committee, which supervises their dissertation research project.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Curriculum and Instruction - Ph.D.

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Instructional coordinators

5.9%

faster than the average

192,900

number of jobs

$66,970

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • University Professor

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Curriculum and Instruction - Ed.S.

The Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program provides educators with advanced professional development beyond the master's degree for those who wish to become university educators or to hold leadership positions in areas of curriculum, supervision and teacher education.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Educate in multicultural settings.
  2. Function as professional leaders for curriculum reform and renewal.
  3. Demonstrate the disposition and skills for continuing professional development.

Admissions for Curriculum and Instruction - Ed.S.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.250 graduate GPA is recommended) starting with spring 2026 admission term, minimum 3.000 graduate GPA will be required
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Application essay
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application Deadline: July 15
  • Spring Semester
    • Application Deadline: November 15
  • Summer Term
    • Application Deadline: April 15 (domestic students only)

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
CI 77001FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM 13
Research Elective3
Foundation Elective3
Additional Courses 221
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Students who completed CI 67001 as part of their master's degree do not need to retake the course (as CI 77001). However, the students will still need to meet the minimum 30 credit hours for the Ed.S. degree.

2

It is recommended that Ed.S. students complete an internship as part of their course work, in consultation with their advisor(s). If CI 77001 is included in the student's prospectus, a minimum of seven additional courses must be taken. If CI 77001 is not included in this prospectus, a minimum of eight additional courses must be taken.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Curriculum and Instruction - Ed.S.

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Instructional coordinators

5.9%

faster than the average

192,900

number of jobs

$66,970

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Curriculum and Instruction - M.Ed.

The Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. program curriculum focused on the latest research and best practices in education, you'll gain the knowledge and experience you need to create effective learning experiences for your students. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, our program will provide you with the tools you need to succeed in today's ever-changing educational landscape.

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  • Scott Courtney (Curriculum and Teaching Studies and Mathematics Education) | scourtn5@kent.edu | 330-672-2580
    Kristine Pytash (English/Language Arts Education) | kpytash@kent.edu | 330-672-0641
    Danielle Gruhler, Ph.D. (Middle Childhood Education) | dgruhler@kent.edu | 330-672-6517
    Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D. (Science Education) | ldonnell@kent.edu | 330-672-0614
    Lisa Testa, Ph.D. (Secondary Education) | etesta@kent.edu | 330-672-0647
    Todd Hawley, Ph.D. (Social Studies Education) | thawley1@kent.edu | 330-672-0670

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Program Information for Curriculum and Instruction - M.Ed.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program prepares educators for continuing professional development, education in a multicultural society and leadership for curriculum reform and renewal.

The Curriculum and Instruction major comprises the following concentrations:

  • Curriculum and Teaching Studies
  • English/Language Arts Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Middle Childhood Education
  • Science Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Studies Education

The concentrations do not lead to teacher education licensure or endorsement.

Admissions for Curriculum and Instruction - M.Ed.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal Statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score

The Secondary Education concentration does not allow direct admission; students may enter only with a change of major initiated by their faculty advisor. This concentration is for students who have completed the coursework for the M.A.T. degree in Secondary Education but who have not completed the teacher licensure requirements.

1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Educate in multicultural settings.
  2. Function as professional leaders for curriculum reform and renewal.
  3. Demonstrate the disposition and skills for continuing professional development.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
CI 67001FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM 3
CI 67002CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP 3
RMS 65511RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3
Concentrations
Choose from the following:21-22
Curriculum and Teaching Studies
English/Language Arts Education
Mathematics Education
Middle Childhood Education
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Studies Education
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30-31

Curriculum and Teaching Studies Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9
CI 61130
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES
CI 67003
TEACHER EDUCATION
CI 67004
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING
CI 67010
CURRICULUM EVALUATION
Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval12
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

English/Language Arts Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9
CI 67310
THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING
CI 67312
TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS
CI 67314
SURVEY OF YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
CI 67339
WRITING ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE
CI 67517
NEW LITERACIES IN PRACTICE
Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from list above or with advisor approval12
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Mathematics Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
ADED 52267IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT AND ADULT EDUCATION 3
or CI 67224 TEACHING MATHEMATICS WITH TECHNOLOGY
or CI 67226 IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
CI 67225RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 3
CI 67791SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 3
Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from the following:12
ADED 52267
IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION FOR ADOLESCENT AND ADULT EDUCATION
CI 67224
TEACHING MATHEMATICS WITH TECHNOLOGY
CI 67226
IMPROVING MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Other Curriculum and Instruction courses with advisor approval
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Middle Childhood Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
CI 61130MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES 3
or CI 67003 TEACHER EDUCATION
or CI 67004 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING
or CI 67010 CURRICULUM EVALUATION
CI 67107CURRICULUM AND ORGANIZATION IN THE MIDDLE GRADES 3
CI 67108TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE MIDDLE GRADES 3
HDF 64027EARLY ADOLESCENCE 3
Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from the following:9
CI 61130
MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: STRATEGIES
CI 67003
TEACHER EDUCATION
CI 67004
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING
CI 67010
CURRICULUM EVALUATION
Other Curriculum and Instruction courses with advisor approval
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Science Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requierements
CI 61133ISSUES AND TRENDS IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE 3
CI 61134RESEARCH TRENDS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 3
CI 61140CULTURE AND MULTICULTURALISM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION 3
or CI 61141 NATURE OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
or CI 67240 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Curriculum and Instruction Electives, choose from the following:12
CI 61140
CULTURE AND MULTICULTURALISM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
CI 61141
NATURE OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
CI 67240
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Other Curriculum and Instruction courses with advisor approval
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Social Studies Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
CI 61125ISSUES AND TRENDS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION 3
CI 61126RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING AND LEARNING 3
CI 61127TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES 3
Curriculum and Instruction Electives (with advisor approval)12
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Secondary Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
ADED 62145PRINCIPLES OF SECONDARY TEACHING 3
ADED 62191SEMINAR IN SECONDARY EDUCATION 1-2
ADED 67147TEACHING ADOLESCENTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL CULTURE 3
CULT 65530FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES 3
EPSY 68901PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION 3
SPED 53062CURRICULUM METHODS MILD/MODERATE INTERVENTION 3
Subject Area Requirements6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:22

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online (Curriculum and Teaching Studies, Mathematics Education concentrations)
    • Mostly online (Curriculum and Teaching Studies, English/Language Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Childhood Education, Science Education and Social Studies concentrations)
    • In person (Secondary Education concentration)
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Curriculum and Instruction - M.Ed.

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Instructional coordinators

5.9%

faster than the average

192,900

number of jobs

$66,970

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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