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Master of Science: Curriculum and Instruction (MSCI)

Earn your Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction. The Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction (MSCI) graduate programs at Black Hills State University (BHSU) facilitate professional growth while preparing education professionals for leadership in roles beyond the classroom. As a practicing teacher and graduate student, you will have opportunities to take online and site-based coursework directly into the classroom and into leadership experiences to better connect theory to practice and to expand your understanding of research and research-based practices.

MSCI graduate degree programs of study include the following areas of specialization (area of specialization will appear on transcripts):

K-12 Math Specialist | K-12 Technology Integrationist

MSCI graduate degree programs of study include the following emphasis (area of emphasis does not appear on transcripts):

Early Childhood | Early Childhood Special Education | K-12 Library Media | K-12 Special Education

For information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of an MSCI program does not result in licensure or endorsement to an existing teaching license. Please contact Micheline Nelson (Micheline.Nelson@bhsu.edu), Director of Field Experiences and Certification Officer, for questions about licensure or endorsements.

MSCI K-12 Math Specialist

MSCI K-12 Math Specialist students complete core courses online and content courses online or in a face-to-face format. Graduates are prepared to serve school districts as teacher leaders, math coaches, and math coordinators.

Program of Study

Core Courses:

ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
ED 750 Action Research in Schools
ED 790 Seminar

Content Courses:

ED 601 Foundations and Issues in Mathematics Education
ED 611 Algebraic Reasoning for K-12 Educators
ED 621 Geometry and Measurement for K-12 Educators
ED 641 Understanding Student Thinking in Number/Operations
ED 651 Understanding Student Thinking in Algebra
ED 661 Understanding Student Thinking in Geometry/Measurement
ED 671 Assessment in School Mathematics
ED 741 Historical Development of Math Concepts
ED 751 Leadership in Schools

These math content courses are offered through the Center for Advancement in Science and Mathematics Education (CAMSE) at BHSU. To find out more information about these math content courses, please contact Deann Kertzman via email at deann.kertzman@bhsu.edu.

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MSCI K-12 Technology Integrationist

MSCI K-12 Technology Integrationist students take all courses online except for a practicum arranged in each student’s home location in the final semester of their programs. Graduates who are certified teachers are prepared to add the South Dakota K-12 Technology Integrationist endorsement as well as the South Dakota K-12 Classroom Teaching endorsement.

Program of Study

Core Courses:

ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

ED 624 Computer Applications in K-12 Curriculum
ED 642 Methods of Instructional Technology
ED 695 Practicum (K-12 SD/WY; WY requires 3 credit hours)
ED 712 Educational Assessment
ED 727 Technology in Education: Equity and Ethics
ED 728 New and Emerging Technology for Schools
ED 754 Leadership in Schools

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MSCI Early Childhood: Birth - Preschool Age 8

Program of Study

Core Courses:

ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

ECE 511 Social Development in Early Childhood
ECE 513 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECE 517 Methods of Early Childhood Education
ECE 795 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
ED 728 New &Emergent Technology in Schools
SPED 560 Family Systems & Professional Collaboration

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MSCI Early Childhood Special Education: Birth - Preschool Age 8

Program of Study

Core Courses:

ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

ECE 511 Social Development in Early Childhood
ECE 513 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECE 517 Methods of Early Childhood
ECE 795 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
SPED 510 Behavior Management of Exceptional Children
SPED 531 Identification and Assessment in Special Education
SPED 560 Family Systems and Professional Collaboration

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MSCI K-12 Library Media

Program of Study

Core Courses:

ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

ED 700 - Level Elective
LIBM/ED 531 Library Media and Technology
LIBM 504 Reference Resources
LIBM 508 Collection Development
LIBM 509 Library Methods
LIBM 521 Management of the Library Media Center
LIBM 543 Information: Organization, Retrieval, and Discovery
LIBM 595 Library Practicum

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MSCI K-12 Special Education

Program of Study

Core Courses:

ED 630 Educational Collaboration and Research Methods
ED 703 - Applying Learning Theory to Instructional Design
ED 744 Curriculum Development and Instruction
ED 748 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools
ED 750 Action Research in Schools: Technology
ED 790 Seminar (Capstone)

Content Courses:

SPED 510 Behavior Management or Exceptional Children
SPED 513 Serving Students with Severe Disabilities
SPED 517 Vocational-Transitional Programming
SPED 520 Curriculum and Instruction Strategies K-12
SPED 531 Identification & Assessment in Special Education
SPED 560 Family Systems and Professional Collaboration
SPED 695 K-8 SPED Practicum
SPED 695 7-12 SPED Practicum

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To be eligible for admission to any of the programs listed above you must apply on-line, provide official BS/BA education degree transcripts (sent directly from an accredited college/university with evidence of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale), and pay a $35 non-refundable application fee. For more information about any of the above programs, please contact Dr. Brian Eberhard via email (Brian.Eberhard@bhsu.edu) or phone (605-642-6859).