Online Master’s Degree in

Curriculum and Instruction

Micki M. Caskey Kristen Pilgrim

caskeym@pdx.edu pilgrimk@pdx.edu

http://www.pdx.edu/education/c-and-i/

Program OrientationSeptember 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 thefollowing questions as they relate to theOnline Master’s Program:

1. What are you excited about?

2. What are you concerned about?

Program DescriptionOnline 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 Education F12

CI 580 Theories of Instruction W13

CI 590 Action Research S13

CI 561 Advanced Educational Psychology Su13

CI 567 Curriculum and Culture Su13

CI 565 Theoretical Models of Curriculum F13

CI 510 Educational Measurement and Assessment

W14

CI 510 Human Relations and Organizations S14

CI 510 Guidance for Classroom Teacher Su14

CI 591 Action Research Projects Su14

Program Logistics www.my.pdx.edu www.banweb.pdx.edu

• Admissions

• PSU ID (9xx-xx-xxxx)

• PSU One Card

• OAM (ODIN accounts = your student account)

• Grades, receipts, transcripts

• Registration – www.pdx.edu/ceed/register OR

www.pdx.edu/education/c-and-i

Technology

• D2L (Desire to Learn)n Basics

n Student D2L help & tutorials

n Issues in Education course

• Cohort Wikihttp://ci-onlinemasters.wikispaces.com/

Library Resources

• Robert Schroeder

Education Librarian, PSU Library

Frequently Asked Questions

• Program website www.pdx.edu/education/c-and-i

• 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!!