Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)

The Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction prepares educators in all contexts to be leaders in their field, with global awareness across cultures and geographies. The degree program is guided by the necessity to prepare educators to teach in a 21st century context. Educators who complete the program learn to apply local, state, and national standards in designing transformative learning experiences that are relevant, outcome-driven, and culturally inclusive for all ages, education levels, and learning environments. Educators will be prepared to implement positive change within their learning communities by inspiring students and by serving as role models and support systems for colleagues. Within the degree pathway educators will learn how to be “educational leaders” in both a traditional and non-traditional setting. Educators will learn how to access and use current educational research and data for curricular decision-making. They will take four curriculum design courses that provide a focus on foundational design methodologies, differentiation approaches for diverse teaching and learning needs, assessment strategies and data use, and cutting-edge approaches to design. Moreover, educational technology to enhance both learning and instruction is an embedded aspect of all courses. Students are expected to integrate relevant technologies and applications into their curriculum designs. Other topics threaded throughout the program include creating and participating in communities of learning, creating community and business partnerships, and the importance of action research in education. Students complete the program with a ready-to-implement, fully fleshed-out curriculum for a chosen age/education-level group, along with a professional portfolio that showcases their abilities as professional education leaders.