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2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Curriculum and Instruction


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Overview

Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I)

We offer high quality learning programs to prepare education professionals for positions in schools, higher education, and the workplace. Undergraduates in C&I may enroll in programs leading to teacher licensure in elementary education or social studies education. At the graduate level, students may pursue advanced degrees in education disciplines including curriculum studies, education for work and community, educational technology, literacy and language education, mathematics education, science education, and social studies education.

Our faculty conducts research that links theory to practice leading to new discoveries in many aspects of the teaching and learning process across a wide variety of educational contexts. C&I serves the needs of society through engagement with our local, state, national, and international communities. We value collaboration, community, diversity, global perspectives, inquiry, and reflection, and we aspire to provide educational leadership in an increasingly diverse, interconnected, and technology-rich world.

Sincerely,
Phillip VanFossen
Head of the Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Mission Statement

We aspire to collaborate on issues associated with the teaching and learning process by linking theory and practice in a wide variety of educational contexts. We value community, collaboration, diversity, inquiry, and reflection.

We fulfill our mission by:

  • Preparing education professionals for school, community, business, and government
  • Providing educational experiences, built upon a common core of research and foundational knowledge, through innovative, coherent programs that include: diverse and field-based experiences, the infusion of technology, the integration of content and pedagogy, and ongoing assessment
  • Fostering university-wide collaboration
  • Reflecting diverse and international perspectives
  • Engaging in teaching, inquiry, scholarship, service, and outreach activities

Departmental Website

Faculty

http://www.edci.purdue.edu/faculty_profiles/index.html

Contact Information

Contact the Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Purdue University College of Education
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 4108
100 N. University St.
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098 USA
Voice: (765) 494-9172
Fax: (765) 496-1622
Email: edci@purdue.edu

Contact the College of Education Graduate Studies Office

For information about graduate study in the Purdue University College of Education, or to check on the status of your application:

The Office of Graduate Studies
Purdue University College of Education
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 6104
100 N. University St.
West Lafayette, Indiana, 47907 USA
Voice: (765) 494-2345
Fax: (765) 494-5832
E-mail: education-gradoffice@purdue.edu

Contact Program Area, Faculty or Staff

Find Graduate Program Areas Information.
Find Undergraduate Studies Information.

Name Title E-Mail Phone
Phillip VanFossen Department Head vanfoss@purdue.edu (765) 494-2367
Deb Aldridge Administrative Assistant deb@purdue.edu (765) 494-2368
Gina Haines Departmental Secretary hainesg@purdue.edu (765) 494-7935

Our office staff is here to assist you. Drop by BRNG 4108 if you have questions or concerns.

Graduate Information

For Graduate Information please see Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program Information .

Programs

    Baccalaureate

    Courses

      Education-Curriculum and Instruction

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