Master of Education (M. Ed.) Curriculum & Instruction - Teaching/Teacher Education
Is this program for me?
The Master’s program in Curriculum & Instruction - Teaching/Teacher Education is designed for students concerned with the design, development, implementation, and operation of instructional programs and is focused on developing their skills as an instructional specialist.
The coursework may include:
- Models of teaching
- Affective instruction
- Adult learning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum theory
- Curriculum and instructional evaluation
- Teacher as researcher course
The program includes 3 - 6 hours of supervised classroom internship and may involve a research and/or teaching assistantship.
Completion time is typically under 2 years and as quickly as 14 months (9 hours per semester).
What will I learn?
The Master’s Program in Curriculum & Instruction - Teaching/Teacher Education is designed to meet the needs of teachers who seek to improve the following:
- Design, implementation, and operation of instructional programs
- Overall instructional effectiveness of classroom teaching
The program emphasizes the following educational foundations:
- Social historical, philosophical theory
- Human growth and learning
- Inquiry.
It develops professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills through:
- Teacher Education Program Area Coursework
- Specialized Electives
- Supervised Classroom Internship;
- Comprehensive Exam or Master’s Thesis
Since degree plans change periodically, students will follow the degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, approved degree plan. For the most current sample degree plan, please contact program co-directors listed on the right hand side of this page.
What can I do with my degree?
Graduates with a M.Ed. in Teaching/Teacher Education may pursue the following careers:
- Community College Instructors
- Curriculum Specialists
- Early Childhood-6th grade General Classroom Teacher
- Fourth-12th grade Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies Classroom Teacher
To apply for this program, please visit Graduate Admissions.