The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. The program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. Dedicated to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive comprehensive and relevant cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.The Teacher Leader concentration is designed for those active classroom teachers who are interested in assuming a leadership role and added responsibility within their school (or building) but do not aspire to become a principal. Through improved classroom practice, courses paired with practicum experiences afford teacher leader candidates both the knowledge and experience to implement professional learning communities, coach and mentor peers, as well as improve student outcomes.