Curriculum and Instruction

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Department Mission Statement

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction exists to prepare students to assume positions as professionals in both school and non-school settings (traditional and non-traditional). In addition, the department seeks to develop competence for those who choose to become curriculum specialists, and media specialists.

To accomplish this mission, the Department offers a broad range of comprehensive degree programs at the Baccalaureate and Master’s levels. The Department seeks to provide a well- balanced program of academic and field experiences and strives to provide quality professional service to the region, state and nation.

The Department seeks to maintain the following initiatives to:

1. Increase faculty staffing and promote faculty collaboration and development in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service;
2. Provide excellent preparation programs by delivering a comprehensive knowledge base suitable to the various degree and certification programs;
3. The Department will plan and implement performance-based assessments in its undergraduate and graduate programs;
4. Support the integration of multicultural and global orientations in the various degree and certification programs;
5. Provide a plan for the effective application and utilization of technology in teaching;
6. Establish close working relationships between public school educators and university-based educators by expanding current and developing new professional development schools (partnership schools) in the elementary and middle grades programs;
7. Provide relevant service to the region, state and nation through institutes, workshops, consultancies, and service on a variety of commissions and committees;
8. Provide interaction for students in public education and other appropriate environments and,
9. Improve departmental procedures and enhance effectiveness by seeking wider involvement of all faculty members in departmental affairs.

As one of the four departments in the Reich College of Education, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction reports directly to the Dean of the College. 

Department Vision Statement

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction maintains a basic philosophy which centers around the commitment to rigorous preparation for preservice and inservice teachers who will provide significant contributions to the field of education. Faculty and students come together as a community of learners who inquire about and examine the nature of teaching, education, and learning. Teachers must have the ability and commitment to solve problems, make effective decisions, use emerging technologies, and develop alternative strategies for culturally diverse and exceptional students to meet the demands of the 21st century.