The Masters of Education Program in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for the practicing educational professional and those individuals with education degrees interested in furthering their education. The program is an exciting and innovative approach, geared to accommodate the busy schedules and demands encountered by today's professional educator.
The 30-credit hour program can be completed in three years. One course will be offered per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters and two courses will be offered each semester (one each five week session) for two summers. Each class will be approximately three hours in length. Completion of the program may be done through one of three options: a traditional thesis; an exit test (comprehensive exams); or a portfolio presentation.
All courses will be offered as a combination of on-line and traditional class meetings. Class will be held on five dates throughout each semester during the evening at one of our off campus locations:
- Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7 (Greensburg, PA)
- Lawrence County Learning Center (New Castle, PA)
- Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit (Monaca, PA)
- Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties (St. Mary's, PA)
- Dixon University in conjunction with Capital Area Intermediate Unit #15 (Harrisburg, PA)
- Penn Highland Community College (Richland and Ebensburg, PA)
The partnerships between Clarion University and each of our off campus sites enables the program to be offered at substantially lower rates than traditional, campus-based programs. The cost will be close to a 35% reduction as compared to regular tuition and fees.
Course Sequence
ED 523 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
ED 522 Analysis of Teaching
ED 517 Advanced Educational Technology
ED 501 Seminar in Critical Educational Issues
ED 530 Connecting Standards, Instruction, and Assessment
ED 502 Creative Response to Conflict
SPED 500 Contemporary Issues in Special Education
ED 521 Instructional Leadership Skills
ED 520 Introduction to Research
ED 578 Professional Seminars
*Course content will be designed with input from students, intermediate units, and school districts.
For More Information or questions contact:
The Center for Teaching Excellence
219 Stevens Hall
814-393-2776 or email: ldefibaugh@clarion.edu
Admission Requirements
The following items are required for admission to the program:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum QPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Teaching Certification (2 copies)
Applicants who do not meet the 3.0 QPA requirement may be granted provisional admission at the discretion of the graduate faculty. Regular student status will be granted if the student maintains a 3.0 QPA in 12 credit hours.
Admission Process
All Clarion University graduate students must complete the following steps for admission:
- A completed application form
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Three current professional recommendations, done on Clarion University’s Application Evaluation/Recommendation Forms
- A resume
- Teaching Certification (2 copies)
- A $30 application fee
All forms are available on-line at: clarion.edu/graduatestudies/apply/index.shtml
** Be sure to note on application: OFF CAMPUS PROGRAM – AND THE SITE YOU WISH TO ATTEND – Capital, Elk Co, Lawrence Co, Beaver Valley, Richland, Ebensburg, or Westmoreland.
Applications should be submitted to:
Division of Graduate Studies
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214
Non Degree Students
Those interested in taking only selected courses may apply for “Non Degree” status by applying at: Non Degree Application
