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Curriculum and Instruction (M.S.)

Program of Study

"Having gone to Hood as an undergraduate, I knew that the philosophy of the Education Department was solidly based and that its direction was clear and cohesive. During my 20 years of teaching, having a strong theoretical and philosophical background has been invaluable. It helps me to understand what makes a child tick. It also keeps the feeling of wonder alive."
Beth Guertler
Kindergarten Teacher
Howard County
The Hood College graduate program in curriculum and instruction builds on Hood's long history of teacher preparation. The courses leading to the master of science degree in curriculum and instruction provide the practicing teacher with current research theories and practices that apply to one of the following areas of concentration: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science and Mathematics, Secondary Education and Special Education.
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Program Requirements and Concentrations

This 36-credit M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Program is designed for certified classroom teachers who want to pursue an advanced degree on a part-time basis. The program draws from the National Professional Board of Teacher Standards (NBPTS) and the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards (MTTS) in advancing candidates’ knowledge and skills. Since six to 10 graduate education courses are typically offered during the evenings each semester and summer, a candidate may complete the program in three years. The maximum time allowed for completion is seven years.
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Success of Graduates

Hood graduates are shaping the face of education throughout the region. Many are educators in Frederick and Montgomery counties, which are consistently ranked among the top four Maryland counties in terms of student performance. A great number of alumnae and alumni continue to apply their advanced knowledge in the classroom as teachers and reading specialists, while many have become school psychologists, program coordinators and principals. From coauthoring a book for literacy tutors to working on a county program for children with dyslexia, graduates are making important contributions to the field of education.
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Curriculum and Instruction Faculty

Hood's education faculty includes recipients of national and state awards in education. In addition to Hood's full-time faculty members, several curriculum specialists and administrators from school systems in the region serve as adjunct instructors, further enhancing the program.
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