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Curriculum and Program of Study
Program Coordinator: Dr. Patricia Lindberg, e-mail: plindber@plymouth.edu
Professor of Education; Executive M.Ed. Coordinator; Coordinator of Integrated Arts M.Ed. Program; Distinguished Teaching Award 2003
B.A., B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A., Emerson College; Ph.D., New York University
The curriculum for the Integrated Arts Programs are built around a professional core of courses designed to provide a foundation and framework in research, philosophy and learning theories. The integrative component of the concentration builds upon that foundation with a sequence of courses that explore the value and implications of the arts in society, as well as the arts integration process itself. Elective course work enables participants to be introduced to new artistic disciplines, as well as to expand their present areas of expertise and knowledge. A capstone experience provides an opportunity to demonstrate arts integration in a supervised professional or educational setting.
Students can participate in a variety of coursework tailored to their individual goals including completing special arts integration projects in their own schools and classrooms. Summer Arts and Culture Institutes in a variety of international locations, as well as the Arts in Education Institute, provide innovative opportunities to focus on diversity, equity and excellence through the arts.
M.Ed. in Elementary or Secondary Education with a concentration in Integrated Arts
Required Courses
Master's Core ComponentED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
- OR -
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
Learning Theory Component
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development - 3 credits
AR 5700 Curriculum Development and Assessment in the Arts - 3 credits
Integration Component
AR 5300 The Arts in Society - 3 credits
IN 5970 Integrated Arts - 3 credits
ME 5500 Survey of Arts Projects, Programs and Technologies - 3 credits
Electives (Elementary or Secondary Education focus) - 9 credits
Students will select from a variety of arts electives, which are offered on a rotating basis. An exciting array of courses is offered including Arts in Education Summer Institute, practicum experiences with established arts organizations, opportunities for study abroad and independent work in classroom settings. Students self-select courses based on interest and individual needs.
Capstone Experience
IN 5210 Graduate Practicum in Integrated Arts - 3 credits
(45 contact hours per credit)
Total for M.Ed. in Elementary or Secondary Education, Integrated Arts Concentration - 36 credits
