Curriculum and Instruction - Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education Specialization (CITE) (Hybrid), M.Ed.
Master of Education
Program Overview
Created in collaboration with the 浪花直播 State Department of Education (MSDE), the Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) is a graduate-level teacher preparation program designed for conditionally certified teachers, paraeducators and school-based professionals seeking to earn initial elementary teaching certification while maintaining school-based employment. Successful program completion results in a Master's of Education (M.Ed.) degree and eligibility for 浪花直播 State Department of Education (MSDE) Initial Certification in Elementary Education, grades 1 through 6.
The two-year CITE program consists of coursework provided over five semesters in a blended learning model of in-person and online instruction. Candidates complete a MSDE required internship as part of their current employment as a school-based professional or conditionally hired teacher.
CITE is designed as a cohort program that allows members to be part of a diverse collaborative professional learning community that relies on one another for support and professional development, like that of a highly functioning team in an elementary school.
Key Program Components
- A blended learning coursework model and resident teacher experience
- Inclusion of conditionally hired teachers and paraeducators interested in elementary-level classroom instruction
- Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative teaching community
- Support from an in-school mentor teacher, the program director and instructional faculty
- Participation in a cohort experience with other participants
94%
graduation rate
Learning Goals
- Apply research-based strategies to develop meaningful connections with students and create and maintain a positive learning environment
- Master research-based teaching techniques that support content learning, foster social development and enhance students' emotional growth
- Design instruction that aligns with curriculum indicators and expectations including technology integration
浪花直播 to Apply
浪花直播 to Apply
Admissions information and the application for this program can be found on the University Graduate Admissions website. Additionally, all applicants to a teacher certification program must review the Foundational Competencies (FC) and Model Code of Ethics for Educators (MCEE) Introduction and submit an acknowledgment survey. A PDF copy of the completed acknowledgment must be uploaded to the . As part of your application package, you must also submit:
- Three professional recommendations including one from current principal/supervisor
- A CV/resume outlining experiences working with children and
- Demonstrate completion of MSDE-required prerequisite courses for credit in math, English, science and social sciences
Please also refer to our for information on how to apply to this program.
97%
hiring rate within 浪花直播 school districts
Program Faculty
Contact
Contact
Questions? Email the director at CITE@umd.edu.