Curriculum & Instructional Foundations (CIIF)

Program Description and Overview

The Curriculum & Instructional Foundations Program (CIIF) leads to a Master’s of Science in Education Degree with an option in Instructional Foundations. This program option 由以下三个方向组成:成人教育、社区领导、 and Teacher Leadership. Completion of coursework related to these program options does not qualify candidates for licensure by entitlement or a recommendation for licensure.

Concentration Descriptions

Adult Education

成人教育专业培养与成人一起工作和教育成人的专业人员 in a variety of contexts and settings. A key objective in adult education is to develop programs to meet the needs of individuals. Careful attention is paid to reviewing 并分析每位候选人的职业目标，以便进行设计 a meaningful and relevant educational experience.

必修课程的工作在成人教育集中的目的是提供具备成为合格从业者所需的知识和技能的候选人 in the field of adult education. The Adult Education concentration emphasizes knowledge 以及四个领域的技能发展:1)技术知识和技能;2)商业知识和技能，3)人际知识和技能，4)智力技能.

Community Leadership

社区领导专业旨在为候选人提供知识和技能，以满足日益增长的领导专业知识的需求当地和国外的社区机构和非营利组织 to workplace projections and expected job growth.

必修课程在社区领导集中的目的是使候选人有机会发展重要的领导、组织方面的专业知识非传统教育环境中需要的管理和战略规划技能.

Teacher Leadership

教师领导集中准备候选人的国家认可 in Teacher Leadership. The need for school reform and transformation, especially urban 学校转型，已经创造了一个广泛的认识，校长不能 do their job alone. School leadership also comes from teaching faculty. Teacher leaders 在学校中扮演重要角色，从入职和指导新教师到辅导经验丰富的教师为课程提供专业发展和专业知识 reform.

Career Pathways for Students

根据所选择的专业，课程为考生提供了作为课程专家就业所需的背景和技能 consultant in adult education, community leader, and/or teacher leader.

Application Procedure

To apply for admission to this program, candidates should click here 并按照这个主页上提供的说明提交他们的申请 online. 以前就读过的所有学校的正式成绩单，除了犯罪现场， are required. 有关申请程序的问题应直接向办公室提出 188bet金宝搏官网登录网址研究生和专业研究，(773)995 -2404或 grad-admissions@jc200.net.

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Admission Requirements

I除了满足大学的一般入学要求外，申请人还需要 must:

拥有认可的学院或大学的学士学位.
Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4-point grading scale). A 2.75 GPA is needed for conditional admission.
(在网上申请系统中)提供一份简明的书面目的陈述; 描述他/她的学术和研究背景，职业目标和原因 applying to this degree program. Please be specific in explaining how the course offerings 这个项目的教师专业知识符合你的教育和职业目标.
提供两封推荐信(需要直接上传) 推荐人进入网上申请系统)，从熟悉他/她教育背景的人开始 background and work experience.

Additional Required Documents for International Applicants Only:

教育证书评估机构(ECE)对每门课程的成绩单进行评估 or World Educational Services (WES).
英语水平证明:托福/雅思官方成绩报告或豁免申请.
International Student Packet: - Bank Statement; and Notarized Financial Statement Form and Certificate of Sponsorship.

Specific Course Requirements (30 credit hours)

Core Courses (15 credit hours):

ELCF 5010; ELCF 5320; ELCF 5410; ELCF 5640; & ELCF 5950.

Concentrations Courses (15 credit hours):

Adult Education: ED 5312; ELCF 5390; ELCF 5620; ELCF 5900; & ED 5960.

Community Leadership: ED 5312; TPS 5110; ELCF 5130; ELCF 5800; & ELCF 5900.

Teacher Leadership: ELCF 5150; ELCF 5720; ELCF 5726; ED 5960; & ELCF 5985.

Additional Requirements for Degree Completion:

候选人必须成功完成该计划所需的所有学分.
A GPA of 3.必须在课程中保持0或更高的分数，并且是获得学位所必需的 completion.
必须完成该学位的所有课程，包括转学学分 within the six years allowed for program completion.
候选人必须成功完成要求的实习经验(24学分) hr. prerequisite**)
专业作品集(实习结束时需要的经验，这是 completed during ELCF 5950. This portfolio must be uploaded into Live text for grading purposes.

Note考生必须遵守本目录中规定的所有学院政策，除非有例外 or adherence to higher expectations are noted in program documentation.

Contact

Dr. Florah Luseno, Chairperson

Department of Advanced Studies in Education

Chicago State University/ College of Education Building, Room 319

9501 South King Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598

Telephone: (773) 995-2086

E-mail: fluseno@jc200.net

FAQs

Q. When Do New Cohorts Begin?

Fall, Summer, and Spring semester of each year.

Q. Does the Curriculum & Instructional Foundations Program accept transfer credit?

Yes. 学生可以将在其他认可学校获得的9个学分的研究生学分转学没有被用于学位要求或申请的学院和大学 to a degree program at Chicago State University.
对于在科罗拉多州立大学入学前获得的转学分的评估，学生必须在入学申请表上注明他/她想要的任何转学分吗 have considered.
所有课程必须在规定的六年时间内修完 the degree program prior to the conferral of the graduate degree. Grades earned must be at least a B or above.

Q. Is the program “standards-based”?

The teacher leadership option is standards based. Adult education and community leadership are not.

Q. How long does it take to complete the degree?

该学位至少需要四(4)学期，最多需要两(2)学期。 years. 学生有六年的时间来完成他们的学位.

Q. How many credit hours to complete the program?

Core coursework consists of a total of 30 credit hours.

Q. Is there a policy regarding GPA?

Yes. 硕士学位只能授予成绩达到3分的考生.0 申请硕士学位的所有必修课和选修课的累积GPA或更高 degree. 达不到这一标准的学生将被留校察看.

获得D或F成绩的课程可以重复一次以获得A grade of C or better.

一旦进入学位课程，任何一门课程都不能获得超过两个C的成绩在该研究生课程中所修的研究生或专业课程 program, whether or not the courses are part of the student’s program. 如果一个学生在毕业记录中有两个成绩为“I”，这个学生 will be reviewed for probationary status.