CIC 555 Mid-Program Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction

The course supports M.Ed. and Ed.S candidates pursuing concentrations in Curriculum & Instruction with Advanced Professional Specializations (CIAPS) program, organizing a formative mid-program examination of candidates’ academic progress. The course prompts candidates to evaluate growth in knowledge and competencies after taking CIC 501 and courses in their selected Advanced Professional Specializations. As a mid-program experience, CIC 555 provides a platform for candidates to: (1) synthesize gains in content knowledge across courses; (2) analyze educator and learner dispositions in comparison to classroom realities; (3) elaborate on their evolving professional identities; and (4) engage in case study analysis involving educator ethics. Pre-requisite(s): CIC 501. Co-requisite(s): None. 1 semester hour