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M.S. in Education - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Grades K-12)
More than 95% of M.S.Ed. graduates said earning their degrees at Walden enhanced their professional performance (Based on Walden's 2007 graduate survey respondents). Named for the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, Walden's M.S.Ed. program is offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership. The college is the choice of more than 37,000 students and alumni. Walden supports the teaching profession by offering more than $5 million in education scholarships for classroom teachers. M.S.Ed. alumni also strongly endorse their Walden experience. The M.S. in Education with a focus on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment is designed especially for practicing K-12 teachers who intend to remain in the classroom and gain the expertise to interpret standards and select classroom curriculum, assessments and instructional strategies that align with those standards in order to improve their students' performance.
M.S. in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6-12)
The MS in Education with a specialization in Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6-12) is designed to help you improve your students' literacy skills while helping you teach your content area curriculum more effectively. This innovative and practical degree program features research-based strategies that enable you to prepare your struggling students for more complex, sophisticated and abstract learning in your classroom, whether you teach Math, History, Social Studies, English, Science or other content areas.Named for the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, Walden's M.S.Ed. program is offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership. The college is the choice of more than 37,000 students and alumni. Walden supports the teaching profession by offering more than $5 million in education scholarships for classroom teachers. Based on Walden's 2007 graduate survey respondents, more than 95% of M.S.Ed. graduates said earning their degrees at Walden enhanced their professional performance. M.S.Ed. alumni also strongly endorse their Walden experience.
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Development
The use of various teaching methods and technologies, the concepts of active learning, a process of continuous plan adjustment, and to engage students to learn with and from each other, is emphasized and applied to this program itself. Students will demonstrate their new knowledge and skills in case studies, their current classrooms, and in their final project or practicum experience.The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Development is a 36-credit hour degree program and is cohort-based, permitting participants and teachers to interact throughout the duration of the program. This graduate degree program is designed for instructors and trainers at all levels, from elementary school to college.
MS - Curriculum and Instruction
This online master's in education specialization focuses on applying current theory, technology and research to the design of curriculum and instructional models. You will also learn to use classroom management, assessment, and other techniques to strengthen instruction and reduce achievement gaps. You will build a professional portfolio to demonstrate your master's-level competencies to current and future employers throughout the program. People who choose this specialization are often licensed K-12 teachers and other educational professionals interested in improving their classroom instruction or pursuing leadership positions in curriculum instruction and design within K-12 government agencies or school districts. Increase your expertise in curriculum and instruction to improve student achievement within the fast-growing field of K-12 education, .
- Ranked among the top tier in the north region's "Best Universities Master's" category - in the 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report America's Best Colleges
- Flexible - start during any one of our four 11-week terms
- Accessible - direct connection to research databases through our outstanding D'Amour Library
- Personal - small classes and individual attention
- Convenient - two courses offered per term
- Accelerated - complete your degree in just 16 months
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The program offers a common core of study with concentrations in elementary or secondary education. Both concentrations are grounded in theory and research, building your repertoire of best practices for teaching and learning. With more than 40,000 alumni worldwide, Western New England College is renowned for the individualized attention we provide to our students. This philosophy extends to our online programs where our faculty is fully committed to your academic success.
Master of Science in Education - Curriculum & Instruction Strategies
University of New England offers you the opportunity to study, reflect, and improve professional practice based on the most recent educational research related to instructional and leadership strategies. The program offers an innovative Master of Science in Education (MSEd) - Curriculum & Instruction Strategies is for those K-12 educators who wish to strengthen their classroom practice. Challenging areas of inclusion, literacy, and educational leadership build skills to implement solutions in and beyond the classroom. This program is designed for full-time professional teachers to enhance professional skills and build confidence. The Master of Science in Education programs are 30 credits: a 15-credit concentration area and a 15-credit core curriculum.
Master in Education - Differentiated Instruction
This Master of Education in Differentiated Instruction is based on the work of Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson. Dr. Tomlinson, is a world-renowned expert in differentiated instruction and assessment strategies and techniques, who appears as a video instructor in several of the program's courses. Dr. Tomlinson is author of How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching, and The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners. Author of several books on education including Choice Theory, The Quality School and Every Student Can Succeed, Dr. William Glasser, is Also featured in the program. Dr. Glasser's educational approach fosters instructional approaches like differentiated instruction that meet student's individual needs and strengths. To help teachers meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population within the context of today's challenging standards-based curriculum, this is the first Master of Education program to combine the ideas of Drs. Tomlinson and Glasser into a comprehensive course of study.
Master in Education - Collaborative Learning & Teaching
The Master of Education in Collaborative Learning and Teaching is a curriculum and instruction based degree that was developed for K-12 teachers and is designed to provide a meaningful course of graduate study regardless of subject area certification. The program is offered on-site (in Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri) and online to meet the needs of the practicing teacher. It is the only one of its kind to be designed around the 5 core propositions of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.
- Enhancing professional growth by emphasizing critical and analytical skills, communication and collaboration skills, and strong organizational and management skills;
- Enhancing leadership skills, dispositions, and practices;
- Developing tools for individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists;
- Enriching instructional best practices;
- Evaluating and improving processes of curriculum development.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction is designed to prepare practicing teachers for licensure in such areas as a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Gifted and Talented, or Special Education.Arkansas State University provides their students with distinguished professors, accomplished practitioners, and guest lecturers, as well as academic coaches who provide individual support. ASU offers a unique distance learning experience with anytime, anywhere access.Within this master's degree, students focus on areas of learning that include:
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) - Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Arts degree in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) degree program is composed of integrated curricular blocks, each consisting of six graduate credit hours. The M.A.T.L. degree program has been designed by Nova Southeastern University to meet the needs of busy classroom practitioners by linking theory to best practices in the classroom. As you learn from today's leading educational theorists, master teachers will model and reflect on best practice strategies that you can begin to implement and develop as part of your daily classroom repertoire.This degree program is a 30-credit-hour sequential curriculum, which can be completed in less than a year. There are five 8-week terms; courses are configured in blocks of six credit hours each. The Curriculum and Instruction specialization investigates instructional models. Each block contains multi-dimensional modules that cover specific academic subject areas. Course concepts are reinforced by combining peer interaction, best-practice videos and active applications in a problem-based learning framework. Video and online distance education technologies are used to create an enriching and productive educational experience for each participant.
Master of Science with a Major in Brain-Based Teaching (BrainSMART Program)
The program features powerful learning strategies that you can use in your classroom and apply in your professional and personal life. Delivered through convenient and user-friendly distance education systems, these degree programs allow the flexibility to complete your program of study from home while maintaining your full-time job. The BrainSMART approach has been shared with more than 145,000 educators who reach more than a million students. Bring the benefits of decades of cognitive and brain research into your classroom and earn your Master of Science with a major in Brain-Based Teaching to advance your career in as little as 12 months.
Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Program is intended for educators and those interested in education who are seeking to enhance their skills and understanding of curriculum assessment, development, and implementation. The program can be beneficial for community college instructors, professional development specialists, coaches, and others, while most candidates for the MA degree are K-12 teachers. Students choose from a range of electives that include courses in Educational Technology. Additionally, within the C&I program, there are five core courses (16 units) plus the Culminating Activity (5 units). Courses are taught completely online and do not require students to come to the Bakersfield campus. The MA in Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The Masters program offers several Educational Technology courses for those who wish to explore technology integration in the classroom. Courses are oriented towards K-12 with applications that can be employed beyond the classroom. Educational Technology is an advisement option within Curriculum and Instruction for teachers and others interested in the application of technology to curriculum. The program begins with a strong background in curriculum and instructional models, both in traditional and technology supported modes. The three Educational Technology courses deal with standards, assessment, and legal aspects of school-based technology. Additional electives are offered to allow for breadth of knowledge. The program is designed for technology proficient professionals who wish to develop themselves further and move into curriculum and technology leadership roles.
MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
The MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers, developed for educators who are interested in pursuing certification or licensure as a teacher. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.
MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher, the MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.
MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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.The MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment aligns with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) 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. Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. 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.Our MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction degree will enable you to: Develop expertise in assessment approaches, instructional strategies, and curriculum design - all aimed at exceptional student achievement. 36 credit hours are required for graduation.
Master in the Art of Teaching - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, K-12
Marygrove College's online Master in the Art of Teaching (MAT) with a Focus on Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment is a degree program that provides classroom teachers access to research-based strategies that will empower them to become teacher leaders. Participants will embody commitment to their students, their colleagues, and their school communities by the end of this program. Additionally, the program as a whole incorporates the five Core Principles of Teaching as described by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).Core and specialty courses include: Meeting the Needs of All Students, Teacher as Leader, Understanding Teaching and Learning, Instructional Design, Effective Assessment, and Teacher as Researcher. This degree requires completion of 30 graduate credits. It is an expectation that upon completion of this degree, teachers actively apply these principles: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students; Teachers are committed to students and learning; Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience; Teachers are members of learning communities; Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning - English and Communications
The online Master of Education in Instruction and Learning with a concentration in English and Communications is designed to help both beginning and experienced secondary teachers delve deeply into theory, research, and practice in key areas of teaching and learning in English and literacy education. The degree is a professional degree for graduate students who wish to pursue a course of study in English Language Arts and Literacy Education that integrates academic work in theory, research, and practice.
Master of Education in Instruction and Learning - English and Communications
The online Master of Education in Instruction and Learning with a concentration in English and Communications is designed to help both beginning and experienced secondary teachers delve deeply into theory, research, and practice in key areas of teaching and learning in English and literacy education. The degree is a professional degree for graduate students who wish to pursue a course of study in English Language Arts and Literacy Education that integrates academic work in theory, research, and practice.
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
The University of Cincinnati has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. The University's Master of Education in curriculum & instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of devoted student support team, dedicated professors, and an accessible research. The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in developing, planning, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. These leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students with a dedication to making an impact with their educational career. University of Cincinnati's Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction empowers dedicated teachers with the communication skills and confidence necessary to bring classroom environments to new levels of success. Educators can choose from a variety of concentrations aligned with your career goals.The General Studies concentration allows individuals to seek their master's degree while enhancing their own knowledge and understanding of the American education system. Teachers gain the components of politics, economics, and research while elevating their role as knowledge generators and creators of the classroom. Additionally, the General Studies program prepares teachers to make positive changes in their classrooms, schools, and communities. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
- A geographically diverse student body which creates a powerful learning experience
- Faculty members who are experts in the education field
- The ability to complete your degree in less than two years, depending on your schedule
- The flexibility to arrange your coursework around your job and personal obligations
Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum and Instruction
What would you gain from a Saint Xavier University online Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction?
MA/Education - Assessment & Measurement
If you are committed to an education career, then the Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University is for you. Elevate your education to the next level by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Assessment and Measurement from Ashford University. This degree could be your pathway to a meaningful career. The Assessment and Measurement specialization prepares you to design, develop, and implement of performance-based assessments. You will learn assessment delivery, task analysis and design, and scoring schema. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree. Tailor your education degree for success with the Assessment and Measurement specialization that will build your competence in making decisions based on research data.
MA/Education - Curriculum & Instruction
If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. In this specialization, you will build the skills to develop both an engaging curriculum and a caring and responsive learning environment. The Curriculum and Instruction specialization covers such diverse topics as metacognition, differentiated instruction, and systems thinking. You will learn to introduce change in education by designing instructional models for increased achievement. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree. Be an agent for change when you choose Curriculum and Instruction as your specialization for the Master of Arts in Education degree program from Ashford University. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career.
Master of Education in Teaching and Instructional Leadership
This Master's degree program is designed to meet the needs of students with interests both within and outside the traditional public school arena, and may include general education theory and practice, education administration, and community-based learning programs. It is designed for individuals who want to broaden their knowledge of instructional leadership in a K-12 setting. Completion of the concentration does not lead to state licensure. The Master of Education in Teaching - Instructional Leadership degreewill help participants become effective in today's 21st Century educational setting, possess a professional disposition, and also acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills that ensure the development of all children's abilities to be critical participants in and productive members of a democratic society. It provides practical applications for teacher leaders.
- A commitment to students and their learning
- Responsibility for managing and monitoring student learning
- Knowledge about the subjects taught and how to teach those subjects to students
- Engaging members of learning communities.
- Dedication to thinking systematically about one's practice and learning from experience
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction centers on tightly-integrated and application-based curriculum that aligns with national standards and core competencies. This professionally-focused degree is designed to empower educators with evidence-based research tools to become effective teacher-leaders within their school communities. Incorporation of technology in its delivery, a critical component for teacher-leaders in the 21st century is the special feature of the program.Our program in Curriculum and Instruction aligns with the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Those propositions include:
MS in Mathematics Learning and Teaching
Drexel University's Master of Science in Mathematics Learning and Teaching represents a collaboration between the School of Education's leaders in the field of mathematics education and the Award-Winning Math Forum @ Drexel - one of the most successful applications of the Internet to education in any field and highly evolved synthesis of research-based best practices. The Master of Science in Mathematics Learning and Teaching degree offered by Drexel University provides students with the skills, disposition, and breadth of expertise needed to implement problem-based, student-centered, technology-intensive instruction in the field of mathematics education. This 45-credit program offers students an opportunity to achieve a Drexel University Certificate in Graduate Study, as well as a Master's and can be completed on a part-time basis.
MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track
The MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Teacher Certification Track an excellent choice for current teachers seeking a Master's degree or for those entering teaching as a subsequent career. This program is offered by Drexel's School of Education, ranked as one of America's Best Graduate Schools 2010 by U.S.News & World Report. This program is is designed to prepare high school science and technology and mathematics teachers as well as elementary school teachers across all subject areas. This program's teaching method utilizes the School of Education's unique research strengths in creativity, emotional intelligence, heuristic diagnostic learning, instructional leadership, and the use of technology in instruction.
MS in Teaching, Learning & Curriculum: Advanced Teaching Track
This program is offered by Drexel's School of Education, ranked as one of America's Best Graduate Schools 2010 by U.S.News & World Report. The Master of Science in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Advanced Teaching Track expands upon initial teacher certification to provide educators with career options outside the traditional classroom. This flexible program allows students to customize their own concentration, or select from the following areas: International education, Instructional technology, Higher education or Educational leadership.
Master of Education (MEd) Instructional Leadership
This specialization from NorthCentral University introduces analysis of the instructional capacity of schools, improving student achievement, and develops teacher leaders in providing assessment and improvement strategies. Educational change and organizational development are also addressed in this specialization. Learners utilize reflective decision making to assist with the implementation and development of practical solutions to education issues. Contemporary schools are often funded and ranked on their ability to assess and guarantee learning.
Master of Education (MEd) Curriculum and Teaching
The nature and purpose of the Curriculum and Teaching specialization is to provide Teacher Learners the knowledge, skill sets, and professional competencies that will enhance their instructional practice and expand their professional awareness.This specialization offers Learners a comprehensive program of study aimed to improve their classroom performance and practice. Northcentral University's Master of Education (M.Ed) program provides learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral level study. The Master of Education also is suited to learners who want to combine a strong understanding of current theory and practice in education and/or organizational leadership with their personal needs and career focus. Learners have the opportunity to examine, explore, and evaluate contemporary teaching and instructional practices. Effective teaching methods are aligned to effective curricula design and development. Effective learning outcomes and student achievement are aligned to effective curricula assessment and implementation.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
The AIU Online Master of Education degree program helps students develop a solid foundation in learning theory, instructional design and application of educational research methods. The program provides a solid foundation for effective educational practice and career advancement for all levels of educational practitioners, including K-12, higher education and corporate learning. Graduates will have acquired knowledge necessary to develop curricula to satisfy organizational, federal, state or other standards and objectives. Also covered is the use of multiple instructional strategies to present content, in order to address differences in students' learning styles and abilities. M.Ed. students pursuing the concentration in Curriculum and Instruction will provide feedback to students to enhance learning, learn to design and implement assessments of student performance and utilize appropriate techniques to motivate and engage learners.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
The program is designed for dedicated professionals wishing to build their credentials by learning to recognize and critique valid evaluation instruments, assess an organization's existing evaluation system, and manage an organization's evaluation system, including the development of certification programs.The AIU Online Master of Education degree program is a career-focused curriculum featuring an emphasis on the importance of evaluation systems and their effective organizational deployment. It features a concentration in Educational Assessment and Evaluation.Students who successfully complete the M.Ed. with a concentration in Educational Assessment and Evaluation will have acquired industry-current knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue such careers as: Assistant Principal (certification requirements vary by state and school district), Training Officer, Exam Developer, Social Services Manager, Instructional Designer, and many others.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree requires students to satisfy 6 core courses, 3 Major Specialization courses, plus a Master's Thesis or 3 additional courses in lieu of a thesis, for a total of 36 semester units of credit. The courses include: Cultural Issues in Education, Integrating Technology into Teaching, The Research Process, Supervision of Instruction, Career Development, and Models of Teaching. The Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction program is a self-paced learning program, which may be completed totally off campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters, or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.
Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum & Instruction
The Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree is designed for K-12 teachers in all areas and grade levels who are interested in becoming better classroom teachers. This degree is a 36-credit hour program offered in a convenient online format.
Master of Education
The courses of Tiffin University Master of Education program are designed to accomplish this goal by focusing on effective teaching practices and educational leadership strategies. The major goal of this program is to help PK -12 educators and other interested in education more effectively identify and promote high-quality classroom instruction that is aligned with the academic content standards in their respective disciplines.*This program does not lead to licensure but can provide credit for recertification or continuing education credit.