Program: Curriculum Studies, M.S.Ed. - Hofstra University

Apr 03, 2025

2014-2015 Graduate Studies Bulletin

For more information, please contact the Department of Teacher Education Programs .

The master’s program in curriculum studies is offered by the Department of Teacher Education Programs . The program is for students interested in pursuing studies in the development of elementary, middle school, and high school curriculum, but who are not interested in receiving New York state teacher certification. The program blends on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, including high-needs schools. This program provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of curriculum. Courses of study are selected under advisement. Some courses require field placements.

Please note: This program does not lead to New York state certification.

Admission Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in liberal arts and sciences concentration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in each of two categories:

♦ Overall undergraduate course work
♦ Course work in the liberal arts and sciences

Students with a GPA lower than 2.75 but not below 2.5 may be considered for provisional acceptance subject to special conditions.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference addressing the applicant’s potential to succeed in graduate course work.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate’s potential for success in a graduate program. Candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experiences might compensate.

Program Requirements – Total Semester Hours: 37

Phase I – Semester Hours: 10

Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 3

SED 205 - Perspectives on Educational Practice Semester Hours: 3
FDED graduate-level course

Phase II – Semester Hours: 24

Graduate-level electives selected from among the following:

ELED 205 - Language in the Curriculum Semester Hours: 3
ELED 206 - Social Studies in the Curriculum Semester Hours: 3
ELED 209 - Mathematics in the Curriculum Semester Hours: 3
ELED 210 - Science and Technology in the Curriculum Semester Hours: 3
ELED 213 - Critical Perspectives in Human Development Semester Hours: 3
ELED 214 - Critical Connections: Human Development and Schooling Semester Hours: 3
SED 213 - Adolescent Development and Learning Semester Hours: 3
SED 230 - Exploring Curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences Semester Hours: 3
SED 231 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Curriculum and Instruction Semester Hours: 3
SED 232 - Curriculum and Instruction in English Semester Hours: 3
SED 233 - Curriculum and Instruction in Foreign Languages Semester Hours: 3
SED 234 - Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics: STEM Semester Hours: 3
SED 235 - Curriculum and Instruction in Science Semester Hours: 3
SED 236 - Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies Semester Hours: 3
SED 238 - Curriculum and Instruction in Business and Information Systems Semester Hours: 3
SED 239 - Pedagogical Approaches to Art History Semester Hours: 3
SED 240 - Current Trends in Secondary Education Semester Hours: 3
SED 241 - Patterns of Curriculum Semester Hours: 3
SED 242 - Global History in the Curriculum Semester Hours: 3
SED 264 - General Methods of Teaching Semester Hours: 3
SED 290 - Instructional Patterns for English Semester Hours: 3
SED 291 - Instructional Patterns for Foreign Languages Semester Hours: 3
SED 292 - Instructional Patterns for Mathematics: STEM Semester Hours: 3
SED 293 - Instructional Patterns for Science Semester Hours: 3
SED 294 - Instructional Patterns for Social Studies Semester Hours: 3
SED 295 - Instructional Patterns for Family and Consumer Sciences Semester Hours: 3
SED 296 - Instructional Patterns for Business and Information Systems Semester Hours: 3
SED 297 - Instructional Patterns for Art History and the Arts Semester Hours: 3
SED 298A - Instructional Patterns for Art in Elementary Schools Semester Hours: 3
SED 298B - Instructional Patterns for Art in Secondary Schools Semester Hours: 3
SED 299A - Instructional Patterns for Vocal Music in Elementary and Secondary Schools Semester Hours: 3
SED 299B - Instructional Patterns for lnstrumental Music in Elementary and Secondary Schools Semester Hours: 3
ELED, CT, SED, LYST, SPED, FDED or liberal arts content area courses under advisement

Phase III – Semester Hours: 3

Students must complete a department-approved curriculum project as part of the requirements for the degree.

CT 300A - Curriculum Project (Part I) Semester Hours: 1
CT 300B - Curriculum Project (Part II) Semester Hours: 2

Graduation Requirements

Completion of the 37 s.h. graduate course requirements in the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum Studies program.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in overall graduate course work.
Satisfactory completion of the department-approved curriculum project.
Completion of the master’s degree within a five-year period.

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Admission Requirements

Program Requirements – Total Semester Hours: 37

Phase I – Semester Hours: 10

Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 3

Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 3

Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 1

Choose one course from the following - Semester Hours: 3

Phase II – Semester Hours: 24

Phase III – Semester Hours: 3

Graduation Requirements