Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

EDSE 4150 - Curriculum Studies: Secondary School


The course is designed to assist students in their exploration of curriculum theory and development. It focuses on the theory and philosophy of secondary school curriculum to prepare high school teachers, administrators, and curriculum directors in their roles as leaders in the area of curriculum design.

Requisites: Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to analyze the literature in the field of curriculum theory and design.
  • Students will be able to compare traditional and alternative approaches to high school curriculum development.
  • Students will be able to identify and analyze current trends and issues in high school curriculum development.
  • Students will be able to identify and critique various influences on the high school curriculum.
  • Students will be able to explain basic philosophical, sociological, psychological and historical origins of the high school curriculum.
  • Students will be able to design and develop high school curricula in response to identified trends and needs.


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