Increase your earning power and career options. Earn your degree while you work - our program is project-based and fully online, giving you the ultimate in convenience with no compromise in quality.Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. The MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment aligns with the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU's MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills, and aptitude. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.JIU's MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction degree will enable you to: Develop expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment approaches - all aimed at exceptional student achievement. 36 credit hours are required for graduation.