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Develop Your Expertise With a Master in Education Curriculum and Instruction Degree
At the University of Southern Indiana, our MSE programs address learning outcomes in advanced instruction, curriculum theory, human development and social foundations. Within USI’s curriculum and instruction concentration, you’ll focus on improving the educational landscape and student outcomes by improving curriculum design and developing best practices in teaching.
As a graduate with a curriculum and instruction master’s degree, you’ll work to improve learning in either a school or educational corporate setting. Students who pursue USI’s online master’s in education curriculum and instruction concentration focus on:
- Understanding the relationship between your school and the surrounding community, to ensure the equitable and respectful treatment of students, their families, school staff and local residents
- Critically evaluating research on educational issues, such as pedagogical practices, student learning and educational polices, and engaging in action research to advance your students’ learning and outcomes
- Employing data literacy, data analysis and technology to improve your professional teaching, your educational organization and program effectiveness
- Studying ethical and legal considerations and practices surrounding curricular, instructional and operational decision-making
- Applying theories and best practices relating to curricula, instruction and assessment
- Engaging in reflection and critical inquiry to explore educational issues related to curricula and instruction
Earning your curriculum and instruction master’s online at USI will prepare you to build the career path you desire. Note: None of the MSE programs lead to an initial teaching license.
USI’s online master’s in education curriculum and instruction coursework
At USI, our curriculum and instruction master’s online program emphasizes community, reflection, action research and continuous improvement of professional practice.
Your program of study will include 30 credit hours, culminating in an action research project implemented in your classroom or school. The online master’s in education curriculum and instruction concentration includes coursework relevant to both school and corporate settings, and includes courses like:
- Foundations and Legal Issues Related to Exceptional Needs
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Equity Education
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Education
- Research in Education
- Supervised Research Using Improvement Science Methodology
- EDUC 523 - Collaborative Partnerships
- EDUC 604 - Equity Education
The Director of Graduate Programs in the Teacher Education department will consult with each student regarding appropriate coursework to be included in an 18-credit hour individual program of study.
- Special Education
- Elementary Generalist
- Early Childhood Teaching
- Early Childhood Leadership
- Teacher Leadership
- Teachers of English Learners
Other choices can be made from among graduate-level courses offered by individual academic departments and by other graduate programs, as permitted.
All MSE students must complete the research sequence requirement – 6 hours. (Note these courses must be taken at USI. Transfer courses will not be accepted for the research sequence.)
- EDUC 601 - Research in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDUC 699 - Supervised Research (3 credit hours)
Choose an emphasis to enhance your curriculum and instruction master’s degree
As a curriculum and instruction master’s online student at USI, selecting an emphasis can help focus your career path and increase your job offers and earning power. Choose from the following options:
- Communications (Language Arts, Business, Marketing, or Journalism)
- Early Childhood (Leadership or Teaching)
- Elementary Education
- History Teaching
- Kinesiology, Sport, and Health
- Secondary English (Dual Credit)
- Special Education
- Teacher Leadership
- Teachers of English Learners
- World Languages and Cultures
What Can You Do With a Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Degree?
When you earn your curriculum and instruction master’s online at USI, you’ll be prepared to research, develop and implement curriculum changes that increase student achievement in both educational and corporate settings.
You’ll focus on how students learn and the most effective ways to educate them, while exploring new trends and innovations in teaching and learning. Earning your curriculum and instruction master’s degree will enhance your career offerings and increase your earning power. A master in education curriculum and instruction degree also provides a pathway for primary and secondary teachers to move into higher education.
As a graduate of USI’s online master’s in education curriculum and instruction concentration, you’ll open doors to numerous career paths.