Congratulations on your
admission into our
Program!
First, the faculty of Tarleton’s College of
Education and the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction are happy to
welcome you to our graduate program!
We look forward to working with you as
you complete the exciting next phase of
your academic journey!
What is the purpose of
this orientation?
To successfully guide you through our
program, we invite you to review
important program planning
information prior to enrolling in your
Mission
◦
To provide a relevant, research-based curriculum that develops the capacity for
leadership through mastery of knowledge, effective communication, collaboration,
inquiry, and decision-making to ensure learner success.
Goals
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Knowledge of research-based curriculum and instruction best practices prepares
students to identify, evaluate and investigate best practice in the field of Curriculum
and Instruction.
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Application of curriculum and instruction best practices prepares students to
implement best practices in classroom and leadership roles.
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Communication of best practices in curriculum and instruction to professional
Students demonstrate proficiency in application of program goals and
program content and skills through successful completion of:
◦ Core Coursework
◦ Concentration Area Coursework
◦ Capstone Project
What coursework is required of
all M.Ed. students?
Everyone who graduates
with an M. Ed. in Curriculum
and Instruction completes
12 common course hours
What courses differentiate
my M.Ed. program?
Each M.Ed. in
Curriculum and
Instruction includes
18 - 24 different course
hours the area of
Does my M.Ed. concentration
area require Texas certification
tests?
To meet Texas public school
certification requirements,
students with concentrations in
Educational Diagnostician and
Professional Reading Specialist
must also pass state certification
tests. Concentration area advisors
can clarify certification questions.
Does my M.Ed. concentration
area require additional
coursework?
Occasionally, students with
insufficient undergraduate
Contact your Concentration Area Advisor to:
1. Direct your enrollment advisement
Before enrolling your first semester
Complete the online Program Orientation Submit the Orientation Completion Form.
Email your concentration area preference as requested to the department administrative assistant. Contact your concentration area advisor for enrollment advisement and release of enrollment holds.
Enrolling in subsequent semesters
Contact your concentration area advisor for advisement or program completion questions.
Semester you are enrolled in EDUC 5398 Techniques of Research
Contact your concentration area advisor to develop a faculty committee Complete and submit your required Degree Plan.
Semester BEFORE you graduate
Apply for graduation the semester BEFORE graduation (check dates posted on graduate college website).
FINAL semester
Enroll in your concentration area capstone class where you will complete your
Capstone project
Comprehensive exam.
Self-Management - manage
your time well.
Know your program
requirements and timetables.
Don’t assume anything -
Verify.
Keep a file of all written
correspondence.
Be Proactive - think and plan
ahead.
Review your progress with
your advisor.
Cope with and actively seek
constructive criticism.
Address problems earlier
rather than later.
Completion Time Limit
Course credits more than 6 years old may not be counted for a degree. Credits are considered
to be earned when they are recorded on the official transcript.
Drop
Students may drop online within the designated add/drop period. Once the add/drop/late registration period has ended, students MUST
submit a Q drop form request to the Registrar
Office in order to be dropped from a class.
Withdraw
Withdrawing means a student withdraws from all of their courses. Students may withdraw from all their classes through myGateway prior
to the first day of classes.
GPA Requirements
Graduate students are expected to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on work
completed. If a student’s overall GPA falls below a 2.0 he/she will be
automatically suspended.
Readmission/Reactivation
Students who have not attended Tarleton for 1 year are required to submit a new graduate application along with the $30 application fee and essay. For students who did not attend Tarleton for a period less than 1 year, he/she must submit a
Reactivation Form.
STUDENTS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY WITHDRAWN FROM THE UNIVERSITY IF THEY DO NOT ATTEND
CLASS. STUDENTS MAY BE FINANCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY IMPACTED IF THEY DO NOT PROPERLY
Online Class Access
◦ The Blackboard LMS is used to deliver online instruction.
◦ Blackboard Training & Information provides tips for new/current students unfamiliar with online instruction.
◦ Monitor your student email account during the week before classes begin for preliminary course information online instructors often send.
◦ Email the instructor of record for details.
Student Access
◦
MyGateway
(student email account)
◦
DuckTrax
(class registration, view grades, etc).
