Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction

Become a facilitator for change

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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 follow 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). The Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction is approved by the PSC for both initial field and in-field certification.

Seminar days for the 2025-26 cohort will be held on campus from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the following days:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 2026

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

Admission Requirements

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

Candidate must have graduated from an accredited 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	EDUC 7090	Research Methods	3
	EDUC 7035	Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction	3
	EDUC 7350	Curriculum Theories and Philosophies	3
Fall	EDUC 7100	Research Topics and Methodology	3
	EDUC 7200	Directed Research Seminar	3
Spring	EDUC 7070	Internship in Curriculum	3
	EDUC 7010	Designing Prof Learning Experiences	3
	EDUC 7300	Specialist Seminar	3
Summer	EDUC 7050	Comparative Education	3
	EDUC 7400	Internship in Technology	1
	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	EDUC 7090	Research Methods	3
	EDUC 7035	Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction	3
	EDUC 7040	Adult Learning	3
Fall	EDUC 6070	School Law	3
	EDUC 7020	Leading Professional Learning Communities	3
Spring	EDUC 7070	Internship in Curriculum	3
	EDUC 7380	Improving Professional Skills	3
	EDUC 7075	Collaborating in a School Environment	3
Second Summer	EDUC 7050	Comparative Education	3
	EDUC 7360	Curriculum Advocacy	3
	EDUC 7400	Internship in Technology	1
	EDUC 7085	Management and School Operations	3
Fall	EDUC 7410	Internship in Educational Leadership II	3
TOTAL HOURS			37

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
complete the Leader Ethics Exit Exam
pass the GACE content exam in Educational Leadership

Non-Degree Curriculum and Instruction

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SEMESTER	COURSE	TRANSITION POINTS
Spring	EDUC 7070 Internship in C&I EDUC 6900 Professional Practices	Pass Key Assessment: Knowledge of Students with a grade of “C” or better Pass Key Assessment: Knowledge of Content with a grade of “C” or better Make satisfactory progress in completing internship hours Maintain an overall average of 3.0
Summer	EDUC 7035 Leadership in C&I EDUC 7090 Research Methods EDUC 6065 Reading in the Content Areas	Pass Key Assessment: Knowledge of Curriculum with a grade of “C” or better Pass Key Assessment: Knowledge of Instruction and Assessment with a grade of “C” or better Pass Key Assessment: Knowledge of Research with a grade of “C” or better Complete required internship hours and submit documentation Maintain an overall average of 3.0 Pass the GACE C&I