The masters degree option in TLL: Curriculum & Leadership Studies provides a sound foundation in curriculum knowledge including the social, philosophical, ethical, political, historical, and psychological aspects of curriculum, curriculum planning, pedagogy, and curriculum leadership.

The degree program will deepen one's knowledge of curriculum and will prepare graduates for positions as curriculum leaders, curriculum planners, curriculum administrators, curriculum consultants, teacher leaders, and teacher researchers. Program content will benefit those teachers pursuing National Board Certification.

The degree option is a 36 hour program with coursework in curriculum, teaching, learning, advocacy, leadership, multicultural and diversity issues, research, and an area of emphasis tailored for the individual interests of students. All students take a comprehensive exam over the program and complete either a Creative Component or Thesis. The Creative Component can take a variety of forms from an advanced paper over a curriculum topic to a creative demonstration of curriculum expertise. The thesis is original research. The student's Advisory Committee (3 members, at least 2 of whom are Curriculum Studies faculty members) assists the student through all aspects of the program.

Are you concerned about the politics of schooling? Are you interested in becoming an agent for change in education? Do you want to learn how to better plan curriculum and improve teaching? Do you want to investigate more deeply issues of teaching and learning? Do you want to explore the meaning of diversity in schooling? If so, then this degree option may be for you.

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Link to STCL Graduate Handbook

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