Education In Curriculum and Instruction
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Master of Education In Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to deepen understandings and strengthen practice for K-12 teachers who wish to pursue a program of study that utilizes a Christian perspective with engaging graduate coursework. Through core program courses, students will build on undergraduate knowledge and skills in educational foundations, curriculum theory and design, assessment, culturally responsive pedagogy, and research analysis and design.
Specialization courses, offered during the second year of the program, will strengthen pedagogical skills within specific curriculum or certification areas. The Master of Education program culminates in an action research project or thesis designed to enhance students’ learning in an area or topic of their choice.
The program is 30 credit hours, to be completed entirely online through seven-week semesters in two years. The program culminates in an action research project or thesis. There will be a $750 fee for this capstone project.
Get Started
30
Total Credits
Online
Format
$545
Cost Per Credit
7 Weeks
Course Length
Careers & Outcomes
What You'll Learn
- Communicate effectively in education
- Apply current research to educational best practices
- Maintain professionalism in educational relationships
- Embed Christian values in educational philosophy
- Develop and evaluate inclusive instructional strategies
Skills You'll Develop
- Literacy
- Pedagogy
- Curriculum
- Assessment
- Technology
- Leadership
Career Opportunities
- Credits may be applied to Instructional II certificate
- Further your teaching career
To Be Eligible for Acceptance Into The Program, You Must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Submit two letters of recommendation describing how your professional experience and academic performance qualifies you for entrance into the Master of Education program
- Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Send official transcripts of credits earned at all institutions of higher education. This program will accept up to six transfer credits of graduate education, depending on applicability
- Submit a personal Statement of Purpose of approximately 500 words describing your professional goals and reasons for applying to this particular program