COURSE CURRICULUM

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Education at Auburn University at Montgomery in Montgomery offers a wide range of academic programs that prepare students for careers in teaching, educational leadership, and instructional technology. The department provides undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs designed to develop strong teaching skills, subject knowledge, and the ability to integrate modern technology into education. At the undergraduate level, students can pursue Bachelor of Science degrees in areas such as Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Elementary/Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education in English/Language Arts, and Secondary Education in History/Social Science. These programs prepare students to become licensed teachers who can work in elementary, middle, and secondary schools.The department also offers advanced academic pathways for educators who wish to further develop their expertise. Graduate programs include Master of Arts in Education and Master of Education degrees with specializations in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education subjects such as Biology, Mathematics, History, Social Science, and English/Language Arts, as well as Art Education and Instructional Technology. In addition, Education Specialist programs and a Doctor of Education in Instructional Systems and Technology provide opportunities for advanced research and leadership development in education. Many of these programs are offered online to provide flexibility for working professionals.The curriculum is supported by a comprehensive range of courses that focus on teaching methods, curriculum development, child development, educational psychology, and technology integration. Courses such as Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Methods of Teaching Preschool, Planning Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Creative Arts, and Methods of Teaching Elementary Science help students build strong instructional foundations. Additional courses like Social Foundations of Education, Child and Adolescent Growth and Development, Educational Psychology, and Principles of Teaching in Diverse Environments focus on understanding learners and effective classroom practices.The department also emphasizes the importance of literacy and research in education through courses like Language and Literacy, Methods of Teaching Literacy, Content Area Literacy, and Assessment and Intervention in Reading. Students also study research methods and data analysis through courses in educational research, applied educational statistics, and program evaluation, particularly at the graduate and doctoral levels.Instructional technology is another major focus of the department. Courses such as Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Innovations in E-Learning, Digital and Interactive Media, Teaching at a Distance, Global Educational Technology Implementation, and Artificial Intelligence in Education help educators learn how to use modern digital tools and design technology-rich learning environments.