Curriculum and Instruction - M.Ed.

This major is for the professional educator desiring to improve classroom teaching skills and/or to serve in instructional leadership roles. The program focuses on research and its application, and utilizes the reflection process to revitalize the curriculum and the learning environment.

The Master of Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction now offers students a choice in an area of emphasis! This flexible program will incorporate 25 core credits and 9 emphasis credits in one of the following:

 Areas of Emphasis:

• Content Area
• Teaching
• English as a New Language (ENL) - formerly English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Leadership
• Generalist

Curriculum and Instruction Program Design:

• Complete program in as little as 14 months!
• 34 Semester credits to complete degree.
• Eight of the thirteen courses are completed during the summers.
• For the working professional. Continue to teach full-time while working on M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction degree.
• Utilizes a cohort model that combines teachers seeking a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in area of choice. Cohort members remain together for the core courses.
• Degree applies to all grade levels of teaching (K-12).

C&I Program for Year-Round Teachers:

• The second option is a cohort that is formed solely of educators seeking a major in Curriculum and Instruction.
• Completion requires 30 months.
• All courses are offered one at a time in the evenings to accommodate teachers in year-round schools.
• Two summer months are free of courses.

Research Project:

A significant expectation of this program is the student’s identification and research of an education related topic. During enrollment in EDUC 7518 Action Research for Educators, the student will develop an action research proposal. Prior to completion of the program the student will conduct the study, submit the final document to NNU, and make an in-service presentation of the results to his/her school faculty.  

REQUIRED COURSES

• EDUC 7511 The Learning Process (3)
• EDUC 7518 Action Research for Educators (3)
• EDUC 7531 Statistical Applications for Educators (2)
• EDUC 7532 Instructional Models (3)
• EDUC 7533 Curriculum and Assessment (3)
• EDUC 7545 Classroom and Behavior Management in the Mainstreamed Classroom (3)
• EDUC 7561 Multi-Cultural Issues in Education (2)
• EDUC 7562 Technology in Education (3)
• EDUC 7564 Values in Education (2)
• EDUC 7598c Seminar: Action Research (1)
• Emphasis Elective taken from NCATE School (3)
• Emphasis Elective taken from NCATE School (3)
• Emphasis Elective taken from NCATE School (3)
  
  Total Credits 34

For program details, please contact 
Catherine Beals (208) 467-8250

For application materials, please contact
Jackie Schober (208) 467-8341