Online Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Micki M. CaskeyKristen Pilgrim Program Orientation September 15, 2012

Introductions Program Faculty and Staff  Micki M. Caskey, Faculty Advisor  Kristen Pilgrim, Program Specialist  Robert Schroeder, Education Librarian, PSU Library Cohort Members…

Business Card Activity Directions: 1.Label the center of the card with Your Name and Place of Work 2.Draw images that depict “You.” Use only visuals to capture your interests, your experiences, and the like.

Business Card Activity Directions: 1.Find someone in the group to meet. 2.Take turns using your business card to introduce yourselves. 3.Prepare to introduce your partner to the whole group. 4.While standing in a large circle, partners introduce each other to the whole group.

Business Card Activity Directions: On the back side of the card, answer the following questions as they relate to the Online Master’s Program: 1.What are you excited about? 2.What are you concerned about?

Program Description Online Master’s (MA/MS) in Curriculum and Instruction 2-Year Program for Professionals  To examine practice critically  To advance conceptually sound, ethically responsible, and culturally responsive practice Cohort Model  Cadre of students begin and complete program together (2-year commitment )

Program Description 30 credits cohort core An additional 15 credits (“electives”) are needed to complete the 45-credit Master’s Degree  Work with program advisor (Micki Caskey) to select courses appropriate for a Master’s Degree  Pre-admission/Transfer courses need to meet eligibility criteria

Program Schedule (tentative) CI 581 Issues in EducationF12 CI 580 Theories of InstructionW13 CI 590 Action ResearchS13 CI 561 Advanced Educational PsychologySu13 CI 567 Curriculum and CultureSu13 CI 565 Theoretical Models of CurriculumF13 CI 510 Educational Measurement and Assessment W14 CI 510 Human Relations and OrganizationsS14 CI 510 Guidance for Classroom TeacherSu14 CI 591 Action Research ProjectsSu14

Program Logistics Admissions PSU ID (9xx-xx-xxxx) PSU One Card OAM (ODIN accounts = your student account) Grades, receipts, transcripts Registration – OR

Technology D2L (Desire to Learn)  Basics  Student D2L help & tutorials  Issues in Education course Cohort Wiki

Library Resources Robert Schroeder Education Librarian, PSU Library

Frequently Asked Questions Program website PSU contacts (Staff, Dept., CEED, OGS) Common questions and answers  Elective & transfer credits – approval needed  Elective & transfer credit - criteria Forms Student Code of Conduct

Cohort Business Cohort photos Profile page Cohort roster  Verify accuracy of contact information Q & A Learn a lot and have fun!!