Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Our department is dedicated to training you for educational leadership while also allowing you to fit going to college into your busy schedule. To that end, all of our degree programs and certification plans are offered totally online on an eight-by-five schedule: eight-week blocks, five times per year.

Our department is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Degrees

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Studies
This degree will prepare you for professional teaching positions by developing your expertise in effective pedagogy, curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment and data analysis, and learner development.

M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Advanced Instructor
This degree will develop your expertise in planning, organizing, managing, evaluating and improving adult education and training programs through curriculum development, staff development and research.

M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Professional Education
This degree will prepare you to teach high school dual-credit courses or courses at the two-year or community college level by developing your expertise in curriculum and instruction, as well as a specific content area. English, mathematics and history concentrations are available.

M.A. in Administrative Leadership
This degree will prepare you for executive, administrative or management careers in many areas, including education, higher education, government and nonprofit agencies, business, public and private industries, and more.

M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling
This degree will prepare you to be an ethical mental health and wellness counselor in your chosen field. It does not lead to licensure or certification, but it will set you on a track for broad integration of mental health and wellness counseling concepts in your field.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education
This degree will prepare you to work in the non-academic arena of college campuses, including leadership positions in such areas as career services, enrollment management, residential programs, student life and student development.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Professional School Counseling
This degree will prepare you for a career as a Texas school counselor. Upon completing your degree, you may qualify to take the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) for the Professional Certificate for School Counselors.

M.S. in Educational Leadership with Texas Principal Certification
This degree will further develop your knowledge, skills and mindset to become an instructional leader in the K-12 setting.

Class Notes

Educating the next generation of students is an important and rewarding career choice. We applaud you for your dedication, and we are here to help you advance in your chosen field of education. We also understand that you are incredibly busy, so we offer flexible online degree programs to help you achieve your educational goals within your schedule and budget.

(L-R) Dr. Lesley Casarez, Rebecca Schkade, Dr. Dallas Swafford and Dr. Dara Anderson

Jul 1

Angelo State Wins International ‘Catalyst Award’ for Inclusive Education

Angelo State?s Carr Education-Fine Arts Building that houses the Department of Curriculum and Ins...

Apr 26

Online School Counseling Master’s Degree Wins State Distance Learning Award

Jan 27

Education Online Master’s Degrees Nationally Ranked

<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “It’s really hard for undergraduates to get research opportunities at other universities. If you do research, often you can’t do other things. Whereas at ASU, they want you to do research; they want you to branch out; they want you to ask questions and push yourself.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg" alt="Student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “The professors at ASU are just as great. They have the ability to get to know you better and be more engaging due to the smaller class sizes.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Trevor Bills</strong>, Class of 2024</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.jpg" alt="Student holding up the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Professor Tiger opened my eyes as to how many different moving parts there are to running a company. My internship allowed me to gain real experience in the business world before I even graduate.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Ashlyn Lerma</strong>, Class of 2022, Finance</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,573,2731,3301/45212_COM_3725.rev.1604083688.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,573,2731,3301/45212_COM_3725.rev.1604083688.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,573,2731,3301/45212_COM_3725.rev.1604083688.jpg" alt="Student holding up the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite memory at Angelo State was being virtually sworn into the office of Student Body President! This is such a special opportunity to advocate for the students and lead the senate to great things. I feel extremely blessed.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Kristen Kilpatrick</strong>, Class of 2022, Political Science</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,311,3277,3588/45249_COM08184.rev.1604085369.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,311,3277,3588/45249_COM08184.rev.1604085369.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,311,3277,3588/45249_COM08184.rev.1604085369.jpg" alt="Nursing student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite class was Anatomy my freshman year. This was my first glimpse into what my future would look like. That class created an experience that allowed me to discover my strengths and weakness and work on becoming a successful student.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Alexis Samora</strong>, Class of 2022, Nursing</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/1064,524,3268,2731/46496_AUS_5024-2.rev.1621362039.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/1064,524,3268,2731/46496_AUS_5024-2.rev.1621362039.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/1064,524,3268,2731/46496_AUS_5024-2.rev.1621362039.jpg" alt="Student smiling on a sand volleyball court." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite class by far was accounting. It was very hard, but I loved it because it challenged me and I was able to pass with an A. That was the moment when I knew that I actually learned.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Rebeca Reyes</strong>, Class of 2021</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/614,0,3350,2734/45751_COM_2344.rev.1604944113.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/614,0,3350,2734/45751_COM_2344.rev.1604944113.JPG 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/614,0,3350,2734/45751_COM_2344.rev.1604944113.JPG" alt="Faculty and Staff member holding up the ram hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Dr. Christine Purkiss gave me a chance to work for this amazing university, which made me realize I wanted to continue my career here. The best moment I’ve ever had was calling a student to tell them they had been admitted, and they were so excited, they cried.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Danielle Plecenik</strong>, Class of 2018, ASU Admissions Counselor</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46519_COM_3938.rev.1621627762.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46519_COM_3938.rev.1621627762.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46519_COM_3938.rev.1621627762.jpg" alt="Student holding up her hand showing her class ring." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I chose Angelo State because it feels like home. Getting involved is very easy and welcoming and inviting. I feel like I know a lot of people here even if I don’t know them. I’ve built so many good quality friendships.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/krystyn">Krystyn Irby</a></strong>, health science professions</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.jpg" alt="Students talking" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I think the geoscience program at Angelo State does a great job at preparing students for a job in the geoscience industry, which is really important to most students in this region.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Cheyenne Hibbitts</strong>, Class of 2021, Geoscience</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg" alt="Student giving a cow a shot" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> “I chose Angelo State because of the nationally-ranked academic programs and the ability to graduate debt free.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/trevor">Trevor Schwartz</a></strong>, agribusiness</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg" alt="Student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I’m reminded daily that attending ASU was the right decision for me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Trevor Bills</strong>, Class of 2024</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.jpg" alt="Student smiling into the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Almost all of my professors have current hands on projects in their field that help you understand the real world side of the agriculture industry.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Jaelynn Page</strong>, Class of 2021, is majoring in agriculture science and leadership</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.jpg" alt="cheerleader sitting on steps" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite class is my freshman Signature Course, Managing College as an Introvert. I really like this class because I am an introvert and I’m with people in the class who are also like me. As an introvert, I don’t like socializing that much, but this class has brought out the socializing person in me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Darilyn Hicks</strong>, Nursing</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “We pride ourselves on the fact that we are a cadet-run detachment. Most of the planning and training and teaching is decided by cadets.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My goal with college was that my family wouldn’t have to pay for any of it. Thanks to ASU’s scholarships, I haven’t had to pay a cent out of my own pocket.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Hope Jenson</strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>

Around the Department

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study curriculum and instruction.

Flexible Online Classes

All of our course content is available online through the Blackboard software program. You can get homework assignments and complete readings, as well as interact with your classmates and professors.

Open Educational Resources (OERs)

All of our degree programs and classes utilize OERs to ease the strain on your budget. OERs are course materials that are available at no charge (FREE!) for teaching, learning and research.

Tech Savvy

You also have access to our new Innovative Teaching Center, a classroom outfitted with the same state-of-the-art technology and equipment that teachers and administrators are likely to use when they start their careers.