Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Curriculum Design | Curriculum Studies | Instructional Design
Area of study
Education
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction is a 30-credit hour online program designed to enhance educators' knowledge, skills, and dispositions. It prepares graduates to design effective curriculum, align instruction with standards, and critically analyze and improve instructional practices. The program offers a concentration in Instructional Leadership, equipping students for leadership roles in schools. Graduates are prepared for careers in teaching, administration, curriculum development, and other educational fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction is a 30-credit hour online degree program designed to enhance and expand existing knowledge, skills, and dispositions while further developing the core competencies expected of advanced educators.
Objectives:
- Design and implement an effective curriculum to meet the needs of students in the 21st century.
- Effectively align instruction with curriculum standards, assessment tools, and individual needs of students.
- Critically analyzing curricular and instructional practices within learning environments and appropriately responding to the findings.
- Articulating the rationale for decisions regarding professional practice.
- Making informed decisions by reflecting on experiences, both past and present, to improve teaching practices that enhance student learning.
- Acquire leadership skills that can be applied in the classroom or a school leadership role.
- Becoming change leaders for the improvement of their schools or learning environment.
Description:
This degree program prepares graduates with opportunities to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to and beneficial for:
Outline:
Program Content:
- Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
- Technology and Student-Centered Learning
- Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic and Sustainable Society
- Improving Instruction through Inquiry and Assessment
- Differentiation in the Classroom
- Curriculum & Teaching Strategies for 21st Century
- Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms
- Instructional Leadership
- Leadership for School Improvement
- Literacy Instruction in a Multilingual Society
- Comprehension and the Content Areas
Structure:
- Foundation Courses: 12 hours
- Curriculum Core: 12 hours
- Concentration: 6 hours
Course Schedule:
- Students can start the program in the summer, fall, or winter semesters.
Individual Modules:
CURR 656 Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation (3 hrs)
- This course examines the theoretical and practical aspects of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. Students will learn how to develop and implement effective curriculum that is aligned with state and national standards, and how to assess student learning to ensure that the curriculum is meeting its goals.
LTEC 602 Technology and Student-Centered Learning (3 hrs)
- This course will provide students with an overview of the latest educational technologies, and how to use them to create engagi ng and student-centered learning experiences. Students will learn how to use technology to differentiate instruction, support struggling learners, and promote collaboration between students.
SFCE 655 Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic and Sustainable Society (3 hrs)
- This course is offered by the Center for Social Justice and Human Rights, and will help students to understand the importance of diversity, democracy, and sustainability in education. Students will learn how to create an inclusive and just learning environment for all students, and how to use their teaching to promote social justice.
CURR 650 Improving Instruction through Inquiry and Assessment (3 hrs)
- This course will help students to develop their skills in inquiry-based teaching and assessment. Students will learn how to use data to inform their instructional decisions, and how to assess student learning in a way that is both fair and informative.
CURR 665 Differentiation in the Classroom (3 hrs)
- This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to differentiate instruction for students with diverse learning needs. Students will learn how to create a differentiated classroom environment, and how to use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
CURR 670 Curriculum & Teaching Strategies for 21st Century (3 hrs)
- This course will help students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to teach in the 21st century classroom. Students will learn about the latest research on teaching and learning, and how to use technology to create innovative and engaging learning experiences for students.
CURR 674 Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms (3 hrs)
- This course will help students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to create culturally responsive classrooms. Students will learn about the importance of culture in education, and how to create a classroom environment that is inclusive and supportive of all students.
EDLD 515 Instructional Leadership (3 hrs)
- This course is designed to help teachers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective instructional leaders. Students will learn how to develop and implement effective instructional programs, and how to support teachers in their professional development.
EDLD 517 Leadership for School Improvement (3 hrs)
- This course is designed to help teachers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective school leaders. Students will learn how to create a positive and productive school culture, and how to lead their schools to improve student achievement.
RDNG 630 Literacy Instruction in a Multilingual Society (3 hrs)
- This course examines literacy instruction in a multilingual society and examines different literacy frameworks, research, and methodologies, while providing opportunities to work with multilingual students and develop pedagogical skills to support their specific linguistic, academic, and cultural needs.
RDNG 657 Comprehension and the Content Areas (3 hrs)
- This course focuses on developing literacy skills with an emphasis on comprehension and understanding for the content areas.
Assessment:
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in all graduate-level courses taken at EMU and in their program of study to remain in good academic standing and be eligible for graduation.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- This program is delivered online.
Faculty:
- The faculty for this program are experienced educators with expertise in curriculum and instruction.
Unique Approaches:
- This program offers a concentration in Instructional Leadership, which prepares students to take on leadership roles in their schools.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Classroom teacher
- School administrator
- Curriculum developer
- Educational consultant
- Instructional designer
Opportunities:
- This degree prepares graduates for a variety of careers in education, including teaching, administration, and curriculum development.
Outcomes:
- Graduates of this program will be prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of their students and communities.
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