Northern Vermont University-Johnson offers four graduate-level teacher education programs in curriculum and instruction:
M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Inclusive Childhood Education (elementary education and special education)
This rigorous academic program provides education courses for students who have an undergraduate liberal arts degree in an approved discipline area and want to gain a teaching license in both elementary education (K-6) and special education (K-8). A full-time, full-semester internship is required. Course and practicum experiences provide knowledge of the theories, research, standards, and practices that affect schools and informal educational settings.
Learning is studied as a fundamental human endeavor involving culture and context, imagination and interaction, reason and reaction. Careful attention is given to the growth of children as individuals whose perceptions, interests, joys, strengths, and challenges are formed within a community and through agency. Graduates are prepared to help children succeed in school and beyond and to be strong advocates for educational excellence and equity.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rob Schulze
View the Curriculum and Instruction Inclusive Childhood Education requirements.
M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Middle-Level Education (math, science, social studies, or English)
This program provides innovative and contextual learning experiences through which graduate students can become prepared for teaching at the middle-school level (grades 5-9). A focus of the program is collaborative efforts and work in middle schools. Graduates who successfully complete the required coursework and licensure requirements receive a recommendation for middle-level licensure. Two practicum experiences and a full-time, full-semester internship are required.
For licensure recommendation in one or more of the core content areas (math, science, social studies, or English), you must have at least 18 credits in the area of endorsement. A transcript analysis is also required to determine whether previous content area coursework fulfills the requirements. The Licensure Office or its designee will conduct the review. If necessary, you will need to take additional content courses to be recommended for licensure.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rob Schulze
View the Curriculum and Instruction Middle-Level catalog.
M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education (math, science, social studies, or English)
This program provides innovative and contextual learning experiences through which graduate students can become prepared for teaching at the secondary level (grades 7-12). A focus of the program is understanding and engaging adolescent learners. Successful completion of the program may result in recommendation for secondary licensure. Two practicum experiences and a full-time, full-semester internship are required.
For licensure recommendation, the equivalent of a major in one of the core content areas (math, science, social studies, or English) in needed. A transcript analysis is also required to determine whether previous content area coursework fulfills these requirements. The Licensure Office or its designee will conduct the review. If necessary, you’ll need to take additional content courses to be recommended for licensure.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rob Schulze
View the Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Education catalog.
M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Unified Arts (art, music, dance, or theater arts)
This program provides innovative and contextual learning experiences through which graduate students can become prepared for teaching in one of the unified arts areas. A focus of the program is creativity and experience. Successful completion of this program may result in recommendation for licensure. Two practicum experiences and a full-time, full-semester internship are required.
You must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate content area, and a transcript analysis is required to determine whether previous content-area coursework fulfills all requirements. The Licensure Office or its designee will conduct the review. If necessary, you’ll need to take additional content courses to be recommended for licensure.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rob Schulze
View the Curriculum and Instruction Unified Arts catalog.