Curriculum Research, Early Childhood Education, Aesthetics & Teacher Education (CREATE)
Students and faculty in Curriculum, Aesthetics, and Teacher Education (CATE) have a major focus in one or more of the three primary areas: curriculum, aesthetics, and teacher education; and choices within several sub-areas: early childhood, middle grades, secondary, and social studies education.
Typical Plan of Study: See Below
Select 1 Educational Policy, Organization and Leadership Foundations Course
4 hours
Select 1 Educational Psychology Foundations Course
4 hours
Additional 400- or 500-level Electives with advisor approval
12 hours
599 thesis research credit and 595 independent study can be applied up to a maximum of 8 hours.
Electives in Education with advisor approval
12 hours
Courses should be chosen in consultation with advisor. 599 thesis research credit not included.
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