The degree in Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) is designed to meet the needs of individuals who work (or plan to work) in some kind of an instructional capacity. The degree does not lead to a South Dakota teaching certificate nor does it lead to an endorsement on the South Dakota teaching certificate.
Students are able to choose from either a program in which only coursework is required or a program in which they must complete a research project. If a student elects to take only coursework (Plan C in the Graduate Catalog), the student must complete a minimum of 35 credit hours in order to graduate. If the research option is chosen, the student must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours including EDER 788 Research Problems.
The C&I degree is structured to allow a great deal of flexibility. It is expected that students will take a mixture of required courses and elective credits, depending on their areas of interest. See below for the expectations for C&I areas of emphasis. In addition to the C&I degree, SDSU offers coursework to meet the English as a New Language endorsement in South Dakota. These courses may be completed with no intention of seeking a degree or may be used as part of the basis for completing a C&I degree.
- Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood
- Curriculum and Instruction Elementary
- Curriculum and Instruction Secondary
- Family and Consumer Science Program (GPIDEA)
Listed below is the recommended sequence of coursework for full-time and one course/semester options.
- Recommended Sequence Schedule - 2 Year Completion
Summer 1
EDER 610 - Introduction to Research 3 credits
EDFN 725 - Education in a Pluralistic Society 3 credits
Fall 1
EDFN 600 - Advanced Pedagogy 3 credits
EDFN 700 - Exceptional Learners 3 credits
Spring 1
EPSY 740 - Advanced Educational Psychology 3 credits
EDFN 750 - Educational Technology 3 credits
Summer 2
EDFN 730 - Current Issues in Education 3 credits
EDER 711 - Educational Assessment 3 credits
Elective** ECE 711 - Developmental Theory and Application (Recommended) - 3 credits
Fall 2
EDER 612 - Inquiry and Action Research 3 credits
Elective** EPSY 723 - Adolescent Psychology (Recommended) - 3 credits
Spring 2
EDFN 794 - Internship (1-6 credits) 2 credits
EDFN 701 - Capstone 1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS 36 credits
- Optional Sequence Schedule - One Course/Semester
Summer 1
EDER 610 - Introduction to Research 3 credits
Fall 1
EDFN 600 - Advanced Pedagogy 3 credits
Spring 1
EPSY 740 - Advanced Educational Psychology 3 credits
Summer 2
EDFN 725 - Education in a Pluralistic Society 3 credits
Fall 2
EDFN 700 - Exceptional Learners 3 credits
Spring 2
EDFN 750 - Educational Technology 3 credits
Summer 3
EDFN 730 - Current Issues in Education 3 credits
Fall 3
EDER 612 - Inquiry and Action Research 3 credits
Spring 3
Elective** ECE 711 - Developmental Theory and Application (Recommended) - 3 credits
Summer 4
EDER 711 - Educational Assessment 3 credits
Fall 4
Elective** EPSY 723 - Adolescent Psychology (Recommended) - 3 credits
Spring 4
EDFN 794 - Internship (1-6 credits) 2 credits
EDFN 701 - Capstone 1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS 36 credits
- Optional Sequence Schedule - Full-Time
Summer 1
EDER 610 - Introduction to Research 3 credits
EDFN 725 - Education in a Pluralistic Society 3 credits
EDFN 730 - Current Issues in Education 3 credits
Fall 1
EDFN 600 - Advanced Pedagogy 3 credits
EDFN 700 - Exceptional Learners 3 credits
EDER 612 - Inquiry and Action Research 3 credits
Spring 1
EPSY 740 - Advanced Educational Psychology 3 credits
EDFN 750 - Educational Technology 3 credits
Summer 2
EDER 711 - Educational Assessment 3 credits
Elective** 3 credits
**ECE 711 - Developmental Theory and Application (Recommended)
Fall 2
Elective** EPSY 723 - Adolescent Psychology (Recommended) - 3 credits
EDFN 794 - Internship (1-6 credits) 2 credits
EDFN 701 - Capstone 1 credit
TOTAL CREDITS 36 credits
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