Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction

Become a facilitator for change

If you are an experienced teacher who wants to explore the field of curriculum, consider LaGrange College's Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degree in Curriculum and Instruction:

Advance as a curriculum leader in just 14 months while still retaining classroom responsibilities.
Develop the theoretical knowledge and practical strategies needed to participate in the curriculum change process.
Discover how the relationship between policy and curriculum affects instructional planning, design and evaluation decisions.

Develop the tools to participate in the curriculum change process in just 14 months. Any certified teacher who holds a master's degree is eligible to enroll. Classes folllow a hybrid model, with most class meetings conducted through a synchronous platform. Six on-campus seminar days are scheduled throughout the program (weekday during summer term and Saturday during Fall and Spring terms).

Seminar days for the 2022-23 cohort will be held on campus from 10am-4pm on the following days:

June 7, 2022
September 10, 2022
November 12, 2022
February 4, 2023
April 22, 2023

New cohorts begin each June, with an appliation deadline of May 15.

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be met for admission into the EdS program:

Candidate must have graduated from an accreditated institute of Higher Education
Candidate must hold a current or renewable teaching certificate at a Level 5
Candidate must complete admissions application
Candidate must receive approval of Department Chair
Candidate must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 if English is not the primary language

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction - Initial

Program of study - Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction - Initial

Program of Study - Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction - Initial with Tier I

(46 credit hours - 2 years)
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction initial certification program prepares classroom teachers with research-based knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to make positive changes in schools and increase student learning. Completion of the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction Initial program results in a Level 6 certificate upgrade. The Tier I Educational Leadership certification is a self-select option for certified teachers who seek leadership positions in schools below the principal and district level. Tier I leadership certification prepares the educational leader with research-based knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to make positive changes in schools and increase student learning. Those seeking Tier I certification may complete these requirements while enrolled in the M.Ed. / Ed.S. programs or independently as an add-on to an existing graduate degree.

Semester	Course	Title	Credit Hours
Summer I	EDUC 7090	Research Methods	3
	EDUC 7035	Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction	3
Summer II	EDUC 7350	Curriculum Theories and Philosophies	3
Fall	EDUC 7100	Research Topics and Methodology	3
	EDUC 7200	Directed Research Seminar	3
Spring A	EDUC 7070	Internship in Curriculum	3
Spring B	EDUC 7010	Designing Prof Learning Experiences	3
	EDUC 6900	Professional Practices in the Content Areas	3
Summer I	EDUC 7050	Comparative Education	3
	EDUC 7400	Internship in Technology	1
Summer II	EDUC 7360	Curriculum Advocacy	3
	EDUC 7085	Management and School Operations	3
Fall	EDUC 6070	School Law	3
	EDUC 7410	Internship in Educational Leadership II	3
Spring	EDUC 7075	Collaborating in a School Environment	3
	EDUC 7380	Improving Professional Skills	3
		TOTAL HOURS	46

In order to qualify for a certificate upgrade, all candidates must

complete all coursework with a grade of "C" or better
have a GPA of 3.0 or better
pass the GACE content exam in Curriculum and Instruction
complete the Leader Ethics Exit Exam
pass the GACE content exam in Educational Leadership

Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction - Advanced

Program of study - Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction - Advanced

Program of Study - Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction - Advanced with Tier I

(37 credit hours - 19 months)
The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction advanced program is focused on extending the knowledge base of teachers who already hold an initial certification in Curriculum and Instruction. Completion of the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction Advanced program results in a Level 6 certificate upgrade without an additional GACE examination requirement.The Tier I Educational Leadership certification is a self-select option for certified teachers who seek leadership positions in schools below the principal and district level. Tier I leadership certification prepares the educational leader with research-based knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to make positive changes in schools and increase student learning. Those seeking Tier I certification may complete these requirements while enrolled in the M.Ed. / Ed.S. programs or independently as an add-on to an existing graduate degree.

Semester	Course	Title	Credit Hours
First Summer I	EDUC 7090	Research Methods	3
First Summer I	EDUC 7035	Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction	3
First Summer II	EDUC 7040	Adult Learning	3
Fall	EDUC 6070	School Law	3
Fall	EDUC 7020	Leading Professional Learning Communities	3
Spring A	EDUC 7070	Internship in Curriculum	3
Spring B	EDUC 7380	Improving Professional Skills	3
Spring B	EDUC 7075	Collaborating in a School Environment	3
Second Summer I	EDUC 7050	Comparative Education	3
Second Summer I	EDUC 7400	Internship in Technology	1
Second Summer II	EDUC 7350	Curriculum Theories and Philosophies	3
Second Summer II	EDUC 7085	Management and School Operations	3
Fall	EDUC 7410	Internship in Educational Leadership II	3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			37