Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Vacant, Chair

Dr. Moon Chang, Dr. Drusilla Caudle, Dr. Huey-Ling Lin, Dr. Calvin McTier,

The goal of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is to create the best teachers for the future. The primary objective of the department is to prepare teacher candidates who are interested in the development and education of children and youth in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, and secondary education to become decision makers. In keeping with present day demands, a secondary objective of the department is to lay the foundation for successful study at the graduate level. Candidates desiring to become educators in one of the above areas will enroll in the College of Education and select a program in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or Secondary Education, and will follow the curriculum as listed on the ALSDE approved checklist.

IMPORTANT: Consult program adviser for four-year curriculum sheet listing the specific courses required within each of the areas.

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Preschool Through Grade 12 Certification
• Special Education/Collaborative Teacher
• Business/Marketing Education
• The Zelia Stephens Early Childhood Center