Curriculum and Instruction - Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education Specialization (Off-campus), M.Ed.
M.Ed.
Program Overview
The Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) is a graduate-level teacher preparation program in collaboration with the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) and the Maryland State Department of Education. Successful program completion results in a Master's of Education (M.Ed.) degree and eligibility for a Maryland teaching certificate in grades 1 through 6.
Key Features
- Blended learning model with experiential learning opportunities
- Inclusion of all supporting services staff and conditionally hired teachers interested in elementary level classroom instruction
- Opportunities for professional growth in a multicultural community
- Collaborative support from a master teacher, school-based administration, and program faculty
- Participation in a cohort experience with other CITE participants
Learning Goals
Learning Goals
- Identify characteristics of effective schools, teachers, classrooms, and teaching strategies.
- Apply research-based strategies in establishing personal relationships, building a positive classroom climate, and managing classroom tasks
- Employ high-leverage practices fundamental to teaching to assist students in learning important content and support their social and emotional development.
- Identify and practice research-based teaching strategies through small and large group instructional sessions.
- Create and implement engaging targeted lesson plans focused on curriculum indicators and expectations, including student outcome identification, modeling, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment.
- Incorporate effective educational technology to enhance instruction for student learning.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows all of the University of Maryland Graduate School’s requirements for admission, plus the following:
- Current employee of a Maryland school district
- Three professional recommendations including one from current principal/supervisor
- CV/Resume outlining experiences working with children
- Demonstrated completion of MSDE required prerequisite courses for credit in math, English, science, and social sciences
- Review the Foundational Competencies (FC) & Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) Introduction and complete survey.
Application Process
Please refer to our Application Instructions for information on how to apply to this program.
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