M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Earning an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University, Nebraska equips you with the knowledge you need to empower the students in your classroom through the application of proven instructional methods and learning assessments.
With an online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, you will:
- Become a leader in the development and evaluation of your school’s curriculum, lesson delivery and strategy assessment.
- Examine your teaching philosophy and approach to curriculum planning through a lens of faith-based education practices.
- Learn various theory-based models of instruction and how to identify and adapt to differences in your students’ abilities.
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Program Highlights
WHY CHOOSE CONCORDIA FOR AN M.ED. IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION?
With a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University, you’ll find a distinctive blend of faith-based training and real-world experience, and:
- Examine your teaching philosophy and approach to curriculum planning through a lens of faith-based education practices.
- Choose an emphasis area or teaching endorsement that fits your unique interests or needs in the classroom, including Trauma & Resilience, English as a Second Language, Instructional Technology Leadership, STEAM or Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning.
- Complete a 45-hour practicum experience where you will propose, research and conduct a project that can be completed in your own classroom.
- Concordia Nebraska offers three graduate-level credit hours for completing the TEC 21 Workshop Program which can be used toward the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. in Educational Administration with Principal Endorsement and certificates in trauma and resilience, educational technology and educational technology science, technology, engineering and math.
Initial Teaching Certificate
As part of the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University, Nebraska offers a secondary education initial teaching certificate program designed for those who want to enter the teaching field for the first time, providing an opportunity to earn both a Master's degree and a teaching certificate.
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Accreditation
Concordia's online Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Degree Goals
A Curriculum & Instruction graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:
- Differentiate various methods of instruction to improve student achievement.
- Effectively design and evaluate school curriculum.
- Develop and advance curriculum content and improve the delivery of instruction.
- Exercise stronger leadership skills and practices and collaborate more effectively with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and views.
- Apply the latest theories and research to your teaching.
Career Outcomes
CURRICULUM SPECIALIST / INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR
- Develop and advance curriculum content and improve instruction in a school.
- Design and develop lesson plans, materials and activities that support your school’s curriculum.
- Utilize specialized knowledge and skills in areas such as Trauma & Resilience, English as a Second Language, Instructional Technology Leadership or STEAM to support teachers in their classrooms.
FAQs
How can this degree advance my career?
As a current teacher, you can apply your knowledge in the classroom to enhance your instructional strategies, assessment practices and leadership. There are also other educational careers that you can pursue after earning your Master's in Education in Curriculum and Instruction online. You can become a curriculum coordinator and design and implement curricula for school programs. If you choose to pursue one of our emphasis areas, you can also become an instructional technology leader, an ESL teacher or a STEAM program coordinator.
Does this program require a practicum?
Concordia University, Nebraska’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction online graduate program requires a self-selected 45-hour practicum experience. Through your practicum, you will conduct a project that you research and propose during EDUC 540. The options for the practicum are varied and you can conduct the practicum in your own classroom. You do not need a mentor in order to conduct the practicum, but will complete weekly practicum hour reports as part of the coursework in your practicum class.
Is curriculum and instruction the right career path for me?
Curriculum and instruction is the right career path for you if you enjoy problem-solving, decision-making and determining ways to improve educational experiences in the classroom. It can also be the right career path if you like analytics and mentorship, as the profession involves assessing student test data and training teachers for new educational programs.
Does this program lead to certification or endorsement?
Students from states who are not members of the Interstate Mobility Compact will be enrolled in a “field of study” program that does not lead to certification or endorsement. The coursework and requirements of field of study programs are exactly the same as those that lead to certification/endorsement in Nebraska. Questions? Please contact your enrollment specialist.
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