Program Overview

Curriculum and Instruction, Teaching and Innovation in PK-16 Concentration, M.Ed.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) online program is designed for individuals who either have completed a teacher preparation program and already have an initial or professional level PreK-12 teaching license, or do not need a teaching license for their current workplace situation but want to learn more about curriculum and instruction.

Program Description

The concentration is focused on the teaching and innovation of PK-16 educators (preschool - adult learning) as leaders, advocates for change, and digital navigators. All coursework is completed online in an asynchronous learning environment. There are two options for completing this degree; both options require the completion of 30 hours of required online courses:

• Option 1: Curriculum and Instruction Master of Education DEGREE ONLY
• Option 2: Curriculum and Instruction Master of Education DEGREE and Digital Teaching and Learning CERTIFICATE

Careers

Graduates from the Curriculum and Instruction programs may be employed in a variety of positions, including:

• Central Office Personnel
• Classroom Teacher
• Curriculum Specialist
• Department Chair
• Instructional Coach, Leader, or Supervisor
• Teacher Mentor
• Team Leader
• Training and Development Specialist

Requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Teaching and Innovation in PK-16 requires:

1. An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
2. At least one of the following:
   1. A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
   2. A satisfactory score on a teacher licensure test
   3. A valid teaching license
   4. An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or above
   5. For those who have started but not completed a graduate degree, a GPA of 3.00 or above on the last 60 hours of coursework completed
   6. A completed graduate degree with a GPA of 3.00 or above

Application Procedures

Applicant must:

1. Submit an application with the appropriate application fee
2. Submit official transcripts of all previous college work
3. Submit evidence of at least one of the required admission items above

Degree Requirements

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Teaching and Innovation in PK-16 requires completion of 30 semester hours with no more than 30 percent of the total degree hours dually listed as undergraduate/graduate hours.

Curriculum

Core Requirements (12 hours)

• DTL 6020 - Digital Citizenship: Literacy and Content Instruction
• ELED 6340 - Introduction to Educational Research
• SPSE 6430 - Introduction to Curriculum Development
• YOED 6680 - Issues and Trends in Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Innovation PK-16 Concentration (18 hours)

• FOED 6040 - Social and Emotional Learning in PK-16 Learning Environments
• FOED 6630 - Educational Tests and Measurements
• SPSE 6450 - Improving Teaching and Learning

Option One - Teachers as Leaders (9 hours)

• FOED 6030 - School and Community Relations
• SPSE 6140 - Teacher Leadership for School Improvement
• SPSE 6480 - Instructional Excellence

Option Two - Digital Certificate + M.Ed. (9 hours)

• DTL 6000 - Digital Teaching and Learning Environments
• DTL 6010 - Curriculum Design for Digital Teaching, Learning, and Diversity
• DTL 6030 - Assessment and Evaluation in Digital Teaching and Learning Environments

Faculty

• Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig, Professor
• Dr. Terry Goodin, Professor
• Dr. Ashlee Hover, Associate Professor

Information

FAQ/Resources

• What is an MTSU Online Course: Instruction is entirely online through MTSU's learning management system, Desire2Learn (D2L).
• How much does it cost: Tuition rate information can be found on the university's website.
• Are there scholarships: Yes, check out the Graduate Scholarship Information and other ways to pay for school.