Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction
The Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction is a degree with an option to apply to the Educator Preparation Program for Teacher Certification. The certification program is designed for those who have a bachelor's degree and are interested in teaching. You must have a bachelor’s degree with 24 hours in a Texas public school teaching field to begin the process.
You will need to take the content area certification tests prior to starting your internship. The available tests, dates of the next tests and preparatory materials can be found at texes.ets.org . The initial classes start June 2008 beginning with Summer I. You will be taking 2 of the required courses in a web-blended format. Two weeks in June you will be on campus attending class Monday – Friday 9-3 pm followed by an online component.
During Summer II you will be taking the 2 additional courses online. The courses are taught together to provide a smooth transition from one context to the next.
Once you finish the 4 summer courses and pass the content area test,
you may qualify for your Texas Probationary Teaching Certificate.
After you find a teaching position in a Texas school district, you can
qualify for a Probationary Certificate to complete the one-year
internship. Once you complete the one-year internship and pass all certification tests (content area and pedagogy) the probationary status may be removed.
While completing your internship, you will also take classes in the Fall and Spring Semesters to guide, develop and support your instructional skills. These classes are a part of the Master's degree plan.
Additionally, once you have a Texas Teaching Certificate you may be able to add additional areas by passing additional tests.
This is a lot of information, if you have additional questions please
feel free to call me at (325) 942-2647 or e-mail me at
kim.livengood@angelo.edu for clarification or information.
On-Campus Summer Residence Option
Room and board for the two week summer session is $500.50 payable in full when you arrive to receive the key to your room. Checks should be made payable to ASU Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Free Parking is provided in the Carr Hall parking lot.
Carr Hall houses all students in the Master of Arts Curriculum and Instruction program. Rooms will be single occupancy while the class size allows this option and a bath will be shared. Below is the layout of a typical room. Linens are available to you without charge if needed or requested. Rooms are equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Ethernet/wireless Internet access.
Laundry facilities are available in Carr Hall $1 to wash $0.50 to dry. The facility is in the process of upgrading and may be ready by 1 June 2008 to allow free laundry use to Carr Hall occupants by using the building key card.
Surveillance cameras are in all the hallways and door entry-ways. There is a Residence Aide either in the dorm or on call at all times.
A full kitchen is located on the second floor with 2 stoves, 2 microwaves and a full size refrigerator for student use. There are large screen TVs for use in the common rooms with cable access provided. There is a pool table on the first floor. Coke and snack machines are also available.
