Curriculum and Instruction

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With specializations in the following: * Adult and Higher Education
* Early Childhood Education
* Elementary Education
* Secondary Education

Students are able to choose from either a program in which only coursework is required or a program in which they must complete a research project. If a student elects to take only coursework (Plan C in the Graduate Catalog), the student must complete a minimum of 35 credit hours in order to graduate. If the research option is chosen, the student must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours including EDER 788 Research Problems.

The C&I degree is structured to allow a great deal of flexibility. It is expected that students will take a mixture of required courses and elective credits, depending on their areas of interest. See below for the expectations for C&I areas of emphasis. In addition to the C&I degree, SDSU offers coursework to meet the English as a New Language endorsement in South Dakota. These courses may be completed with no intention of seeking a degree, or may be used as part of the basis for completing a C&I degree.

Core Requirements - Adult and Higher Education Specialization * Assessment and Program Design
* Principles of Postsecondary Education
* Principles of College Teaching
* Internship
* Adult Development
* Education in a Pluralistic Society
* Group Processes
* Informational Literacy
* Educational Assessment

Core Requirements - Early Childhood Education Specialization

* Informational Literacy
* Educational Assessment
* Current Issues in Education
* Exceptional Learners
* or Education in a Pluralistic Society
* Curriculum: Theory Into Practice
* Educational Technology
* Child Development Theory and Application
* Topics Coginitive Development

Core Requirements - Elementary Education Specialization

* Informational Literacy
* Educational Assessment
* Current Issues in Education
* Exceptional Learners
* or Education in a Pluralistic Society
* Effective Teaching: Theory Into Practice
* Curriculum: Theory Into Practice
* Elementary Curriculum Practicum
* Educational Technology
* Advanced Educational Psychology

Core Requirements - Secondary Education Specialization

* Informational Literacy
* Educational Assessment
* Exceptional Learners
* or Education in a Pluralistic Society
* Current Issues in Education
* Effective Teaching: Theory Into Practice
* Curriculum: Theory Into Practice
* Secondary Curriculum Practicum
* Educational Technology
* Advanced Educational Psychology

Applicants must provide a resume, goal statement, and two letters of professional reference to Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. Once all material is received, it is reviewed by the Department. Students are assigned an admission status of unconditional, conditional or not admitted. English Language Requirements TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80

SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for:

* Dedicated faculty and staff
* Quality new facilities
* Excellent student leadership
* Shared governance
* Partnerships with local community
* Robust and Integrated assessment program
* Successful transition to NCAA Division I Athletics