Online Masters in Curriculum and Instruction - Leadership

Program Overview

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The Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online program at Eastern Michigan University equips practicing teachers with the knowledge and skills to become teacher leaders. The program focuses on curriculum design, educational research, technology integration, and leadership for school improvement, preparing graduates for roles such as Curriculum & Instruction Director and Academic Coach.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online program at Eastern Michigan University is designed to provide practicing classroom teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to serve as teacher leaders. Students will gain the administrative skills to supervise effective, positive instructional programs and understand principles and procedures for addressing issues related to professional growth and continuous improvement.

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Objectives

• Apply theory to classroom practices immediately
• Assess educators and programs
• Create a comprehensive portfolio
• Influence instructional design changes
• Further develop teaching skills

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Program Description

The curriculum includes an exploration of knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain school improvement processes. Students will learn to build capacity and support among staff for initiatives, revise and refine school practices, monitor progress toward established goals, and make decisions regarding effectiveness. This work is framed by today’s school climate as it is influenced by political, cultural, social, racial, ethnic, and economic factors.

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Outline:

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Program Content

• Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Principles of Educational Research
• Technology and Student-Centered Learning
• Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic, & Sustainable Society
• Differentiation in the Classroom
• Curriculum & Teaching Strategies for the 21st Century
• Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms
• Improving Instruction through Inquiry
• Instructional Leadership
• Leadership for School Improvement

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Structure

The program consists of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours. Classes are taught in a 7.5-week format.

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Course Schedule

Courses are offered in a variety of formats, including:

• Fall I
• Fall II
• Spring I
• Spring II
• Summer I
• Summer II

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Individual Modules

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CURR 656: Curriculum Design Implementation and Evaluation

This course hones curriculum workers' skills and knowledge in designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum plans and programs, designing in-service sessions, writing curriculum papers and reports, and evaluating projects.

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EDPS 667: Principles of Educational Research

This course examines basic concepts in understanding and evaluating contemporary educational research, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

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LTEC 602: Technology and Student-Centered Learning

Based on theoretical, philosophical, and historical perspectives, students will plan for technology-enhanced student-centered learning in their classrooms. Students will also participate in a field experience that enables them to compare methods and strategies of technology integration.

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SFCE 655: Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic, & Sustainable Society

A study of the interactive relationship between schools and society, the theoretical foundations of multicultural education, and all forms of justice, including social, linguistic, and ecological.

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CURR 665: Differentiation in the Classroom

The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills, concepts, and dispositions necessary for differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of all students in the mixed-ability classroom.

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CURR 670: Curriculum & Teaching Strategies for 21st Century

This course provides educators and other professionals the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of curricular options, teaching models, and instructional strategies for the 21st-century learner. It builds on the updated theories, concepts, principles, and research of current approaches to curriculum development and instruction such as Place-based education approach, Individualized Learning Movement, Project- and Problem-based learning.

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CURR 674: Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms

The purpose of this class is to further develop students' cultural competency and multicultural teaching skills to create culturally responsive classrooms with learning environments where all students feel safe, affirmed, and nurtured.

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CURR 650: Improving Instruction through Inquiry

An examination of motivation as applied to various educational settings and across cultural contexts. Emphasis is on strategies that may influence motivation in self and others.

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EDLD 515: Instructional Leadership

This course promotes the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for administrators as they supervise effective, positive instructional programs; principles and procedures for addressing issues related to professional growth and continuous improvement.

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EDLD 517: Leadership for School Improvement

This course is an exploration of knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain school improvement processes.

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Faculty

EMU students are nurtured and supported by their faculty.

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Unique Approaches

The online M.A. in leadership program is aligned with the rigor of similar National Board programs.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths

• Curriculum & Instruction Director
• Curriculum Leader
• Academic Coach

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Opportunities

EMU graduates have a large network of educators and administrators across the U.S. with whom to network.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Total Tuition: $15,360
• Per Credit Hour: $512
• Per 3-Credit Hour Course: $1,536