Centers around the development of a research interest in the broad field of curriculum and instruction within the framework of grades 6-12. Contemporary topics such as Differentiated Instruction (DI), building communities of learners, integration of technology into instructional situations, integrated learning units, character education, critical thinking skills, or other pertinent issues may be explored from the perspective of the secondary level. Emphasis will be placed upon the identification of an individual research interest. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.