Master's in Curriculum and Instruction

Program Overview

Ohio University's Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Online program empowers educators with advanced knowledge and skills in instruction, curriculum design, and evaluation. It emphasizes innovation in teaching and student learning, integrating clinical experiences in real-world settings. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in education, including curriculum management, instruction, and administration. The program aligns with NBPTS standards, providing opportunities for certification and career advancement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Online from Ohio University is designed for teachers and educators with a bachelor's degree and a teaching license or certificate of instruction in any content area or age/grade-band level (Infant-Adult).
• Objectives:
• Advance knowledge, skills, and dispositions in instruction, curriculum design, and evaluation.
• Enhance teaching, student learning, curriculum development, pedagogy, assessment, mentoring, and community involvement.
• Culminate in a Master's Action Research project completed in the student's classroom, school, educational setting, or community.
• Program Description:
• Focuses on innovations in teaching and student learning.
• Emphasizes curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment.

Careers:

• Job Titles:
• Curriculum Manager
• Curriculum Specialist
• Principal
• Instructor
• Consultant
• Director of Instruction
• Dean
• Coach
• Instructional Facilitator
• Lead Teacher
• Provost
• Career Outlook:
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for educators with the skills gained from completing this degree is projected to remain strong through at least 2030.
• Additional Benefits:
• Alignment with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
• Graduates prepared to sit for the NBPTS exam and submit portfolios towards NBPTS certification
• NBPTS certification can lead to pay increases for Michigan teachers