Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is a 30-credit graduate program designed to facilitate the highest level of teacher performance. The program is offered entirely online through a non-thesis track, focusing on the mastery of teaching effectiveness for teachers in grades PreK through 12.

Program Structure

• The program requires each candidate to complete 18 credits of core coursework.
• Candidates must also establish a concentration track or complete 12 credits of general elective coursework.
• The M.Ed. program offers several concentration tracks, including:
  • Leadership Concentration (16 credits)
  • STEM Endorsement (12 credits)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement (12 credits)
  • ESL Program Specialist Certification (16 credits)

Core Courses

The core courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of curriculum and instruction. These courses include:

• GEDU 505: Classroom Management
• GEDU 601: Action Research
• GEDU 604: Educational Tests and Measurements
• GEDU 609: Inclusive Classroom Practices
• GEDU 612: Leadership, Current Issues, and the Teacher as Agent of Change
• GEDU 621: School Curriculum
• GEDU 602: Program Reflection

Concentration Tracks

Leadership Concentration

The Leadership Concentration is part of either the Principal Certification or District-Wide Supervisory Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction programs. Courses in this concentration can be used towards completion of either certificate.

STEM Endorsement

The STEM Endorsement consists of four courses that represent the full STEM Endorsement and fulfill the 12 elective credits in the M.Ed. program.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction include:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Tuition and Fees

The tuition for the program is $660 per credit for the academic year, with no additional fees. A 10% school district/IU tuition discount is available, reducing the tuition to $595 per credit.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction are aligned with the National Board Teaching Standards, which include:

• Teachers are committed to their students and learning.
• Teachers know the subject they teach and how to teach the subject to students.
• Teachers manage and monitor student learning.
• Teachers think systemically about practice and learn from experience.
• Teachers are members of learning communities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduate learners will demonstrate knowledge in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. They will engage in applied professional development and reflection, and demonstrate the impact of change within a school environment.

Faculty Experts

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are also educational practitioners, providing a pragmatic link between theoretical applications and present-day instructional practices and regulations.