Master’s of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-08-15 | - |
2024-11-15 | - |
2025-02-15 | - |
2025-05-15 | - |
Program Overview
Seattle Pacific University's MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program offers two pathways for educators to enhance their teaching skills and leadership abilities. The program emphasizes educational theory, research, and best practices to enable graduates to create inclusive and culturally sustainable learning spaces. It qualifies teachers for higher salaries and prepares them for career advancement as classroom teachers, instructional coaches, department chairs, and assessment and school improvement initiative leaders.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Program Overview:
Seattle Pacific University's MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program provides two pathways for educators to enhance their teaching skills and leadership abilities. The curriculum emphasizes educational theory, research, and best practices to enable program graduates to create culturally sustainable and inclusive learning spaces in schools. The program also qualifies teachers for a higher salary on their district's pay scale.
Objectives:
- Develop expertise in instructional practices and educational theory.
- Enhance leadership skills for educators.
- Cultivate inclusive and culturally sustainable teaching environments.
- Prepare teachers for career advancement and higher salaries.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- 39 credits, taking 21 months to complete
- Offered in online/hybrid online/evening formats
- Washington-state approved, NWCCU accredited
Course Schedule and Modules:
Concentration 1: Curriculum and Instruction
- Foundations and Research (15 credits)
- Concentration 1 Courses (21 credits)
Concentration 2: Teacher Leadership
- Foundations and Research (15 credits)
- Concentration 2 Courses (21 credits)
Module Descriptions:
Foundations and Research:
- EDU 6085 Moral and Theological Issues in Education
- EDU 6120 American Education: Past and Present
- EDU 6655 Human Development and Principles of Learning
- EDU 6975 Interpreting and Applying Ed Research I
- EDU 6976 Interpreting and Applying Ed Research II or EDU 6979 Action Research in School Settings
Concentration 1: Curriculum and Instruction:
- EDU 6524 Curriculum Design
- EDU 6525 Culturally Responsive Teaching
- EDU 6526 Survey of Instructional Strategies
- EDU 6613 Standards-Based Assessment
- EDSP 6644 Educating Exceptional Students
- EDU 6600 Communication & Collaboration
- EDRD 6641 Foundations of Reading Instruction
Concentration 2: Teacher Leadership:
- EDAD 6583 Culturally Sustaining Practice
- EDAD 6589 Engaging Communities
- EDTC 6433 Teaching with Technology
- EDU 6613 Standards-Based Assessment
- EDU 6524 Curriculum Design
- EDU 6530 Foundations of Instructional Coaching
- Elective course (list provided)
Electives:
- EDRD 6506 Literacy Assessment & Standards
- EDRD 6509 Linguistics for Educators
- EDRD 6529 Teach Reading: Strategies Instr
- EDRD 6530 Disciplinary Lit & Lang Learning
- EDRD 6531 Multicultural Children's/YA Lit
- EDSP 6644 Educating Exceptional Students
- EDSP 6653 Teaching Reading to Exceptional Students
- EDU 6528 Accomplished Teaching
- EDU 6555 Gender Topics Edu & Leadership
- EDU 6600 Communication & Collaboration
- EDU 6950 Topics in Education
- EDU 6979 Action Research in Sch Settngs
Capstone Experience:
- EDU 6899 Capstone (Concentration 1: Curriculum and Instruction)
- EDU 6990 Capstone (Concentration 2: Teacher Leadership)
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
Hybrid online/evenings, online
Faculty:
Full-time and expert practitioners, majority with doctoral degrees, actively engaged in research and professional organizations.
Unique Approaches:
Emphasis on inclusive and culturally sustainable teaching environments.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Classroom teacher
- Instructional coach
- Department chair
- Assessment and school improvement initiative leader
Career Outcomes:
- Graduates are highly skilled and research-informed educators.
- Graduates serve as instructional leaders in schools.
Seattle Pacific University
Overview:
Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a nationally ranked, private Christian liberal arts university located in Seattle, Washington. It is committed to graduating individuals of competence and character, fostering wisdom, and cultivating a grace-filled community.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
SPU offers a vibrant campus experience with opportunities for outdoor adventures, engaging Christian faith and service, and a strong sense of community. The student-faculty ratio is 11:1, allowing for personalized attention and mentorship.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Outstanding Faculty:
SPU boasts a dedicated faculty committed to student success.World-Class Opportunities:
Students have access to a range of opportunities for growth and development, including internships, research, and study abroad programs.Engaging Christian Faith and Service:
SPU fosters a strong Christian community and encourages students to engage in service and outreach.Seattle Advantage:
Located in Seattle, students benefit from the city's cultural and economic opportunities.Academic Programs:
SPU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
Art, Art History, Communication Studies, English, History, Music, Philosophy, Theatre, Visual CommunicationBusiness and Economics:
Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Politics, Philosophy & EconomicsEducation:
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Teacher Certification, Educational LeadershipEngineering and Computer Science:
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringHealth Sciences:
Exercise Science, Nursing, Nutrition and DieteticsScience and Mathematics:
Applied Human Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics, PhysiologySocial Sciences:
Psychology, SociologyTheology:
Christian Theology, Christian Studies, DivinityOther:
- SPU has an average undergraduate class size of 19 students.
- 54% of undergraduate students are from historically underrepresented groups.
- 89% of bachelor recipients are employed or in graduate school one year after graduation.
- SPU has a total enrollment of 2,662 students.
- 97% of undergraduates receive financial aid.
- 80% of students complete an internship.
- SPU has 12 NCAA Division II sports teams.
Entry Requirements:
To apply for admission into the Curriculum and Instruction program, you must submit the following items: Graduate application, available online at spu.edu/applynow Official college/university transcript(s) Résumé Personal statement (1–2 pages) Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses applicant’s leadership abilities and/or teaching skills. 0 cumulative undergraduate GPA Copy of front and back of teaching certificate (if applicable) $50 application fee
- If cumulative undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, applicant must take the GRE with a preferred minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of (On the revised GRE exam, preferred minimum scores of verbal: 148 and quantitative: 147.)