The MSE in Educational Theory and Practice offers practitioners an opportunity to improve their general understanding of curriculum theory and current practices and to increase their professionalism and competency in a variety of current educational issues. The program also allows them to increase their knowledge in their specific fields/disciplines by offering a number of elective courses.

• ELFN 6773 Introduction to Research and Statistics
• ELFN 6763 Philosophies of Education OR PSY 6513 Advanced Educational Psychology
• ELSE 5703 Identification, Nature, and Needs of the Gifted, Talented, and Creative OR ELSE 6053Educational Procedures for Individuals with Mild Disabilities
• ELCI 6062 Curriculum Management
• ELCI 6533 Theories of Instruction
• ELAD 6073 School Law
• One of the following:
  ELAD 6003 School and Community Relations
  ELED 6023 Elementary School Curriculum
  ELCI 5523 Middle School Curriculum
  ELCI 6523 Secondary School Curriculum
  PE 6633 Physical Education Curriculum
• Required Internship
  ELCI 6493 Special Problems in Curriculum
• Electives (12 hours that are at the 5000 level or more)

Total Hours: 36