Curriculum and Instruction: Trauma and Resilience (MA)

Country: USA

Duration: 2 Years

Program Level: Masters

Country: USA

Duration: 2 Years

Program Level: Masters

Overview

The Department of Teaching, Learning & Diversity has created a MA Curriculum & Instruction program with a concentration in Trauma & Resilience. The program will allow students to take the traditional core courses in our MA Curriculum & Instruction as well as taking a suite of three electives focused on how best to support students experiencing trauma and how to cultivate school communities of resilience.

Program Objectives

The Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction prepares master classroom teachers.

This program will enable candidates to:

Develop a knowledge base in curriculum theory and practice and develop a capacity to design, implement and evaluate instructional programs
Become familiar with current research on and theory on instructional practices
Understand the practical facets of conducting applied classroom research including the collection and assessment of data
Develop an understanding of teacher leadership and effective teacher advocacy
Develop an understanding of enduring ethical, philosophical and educational issues
Engage in critical analysis of current educational issues and policies
Explore how to address the needs of students experiencing trauma

Areas of Study

Foundations in Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum Construction
Assessment, Evaluation, and Data-Driven Decision-Making Teacher as Practitioner
Teacher as Leader
Social Emotional Learning & Resilience
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Environment
Teacher as Researcher
Seminar in Reflective Practice

Requirements

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are required to meet all admission standards listed for the program they wish to enter. In addition, the following are required to be considered for admission:

English Language Proficiency
International applicants who have earned an advanced degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or students from an international English-speaking university need not submit English language scores. Otherwise, applicants must demonstrate one of the following:
— Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 72 (internet-based), or
— International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.0, or
— Password Test score of at least 6.0, or
— Michigan test score of 85, or
— Pearson Test of English score of at least 61, or
— Proof of successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School or certificate of Completion of Program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director, or
— King George International College (KGIC) English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE) final proficiency test score of 75% with a passing class score of 80.
Transcripts
Provide official, sealed U.S. transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia approved international credentialing service. Concordia accepts course-by-course evaluations from WES (World Education Services), ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) or AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers).
Professional Résumé
Declaration of Finances
Submit a certified document pledging financial support for the first year of study and verifying the same for the following year/s of study.
Regular Admission Status
International students must qualify for regular admission to a degree program in order to enroll.

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Application Fee:

$250

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Country	USA
Duration	2 Years
Program Level	Masters
School	Concordia University

Country	United States
Living Costs	$10,000 - $18,000/Year
Application Fee	$100 - $200
IELTS Requirement	6.0 - 7.0
Work Opportunities	Yes; Optional Practical Training (12 months, extendable for STEM)

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Curriculum and Instruction: Trauma and Resilience (MA)