Master of Science
In Curriculum and Instruction

This graduate plan is designed for teachers who are striving to become curriculum and instructional leaders. Students in this program may select an area of concentration from the elementary grades, middle school, secondary, or a specific content area. Students will explore new developments in education, instruction and curriculum and will work with School of Education faculty toward building their own individual advanced levels of professional expertise.

This degree consists of a minimum of 36 hours and although this program is designed for highly qualified practicing classroom teachers, it also provides opportunity for leadership development in preparation for roles as a curriculum development specialist, department or grade level chair, team leader or lead teacher, educational consultant and mentor teacher.

The graduate plan in Curriculum and Instruction is distinguished from undergraduate study in its depth of subject matter and its more concentrated concern on professional problems and current educational trends. At the master's degree level, the focus is on the student's professional growth and development and may lead to advanced certification in certain areas.

Curriculum and Instruction MS