Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
Program Goal
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program provides students with advanced content knowledge and pedagogical understandings, which will enable them to implement curricula using instructional technology and research-based instructional strategies, to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction program prepares students to: 1. Apply human development and learning theories to create productive learning environments 2. Implement curricula with fidelity, using educational best practices, instructional technology, and current research to follow state-mandated standards 3. Develop pedagogical understandings and subject matter knowledge in STEM fields and English Language Arts 4. Demonstrate competence in subject area content courses
Program Emphasis
Science Education
Educational Technology
Mathematics Education
English Language Arts Education
Career Opportunities
- Give students a sound foundational knowledge of human development, learning environments, and cognitive and behavioral models
- Equip students with skills to develop curricula and design/deliver superior instruction using technology
- Provide students with knowledge of current educational research
- Help students develop pedagogical content and subject matter knowledge in STEM fields and English Language Arts
- Prepare students to design project based learning experiences and develop a framework to thinking about the role of STEM subjects and English Language Arts in all aspects of the society.
Faculty
All faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields and have a vast body of professional experience as campus and/or district leadership.
Degree Requirements
For an M.Ed. degree in Curriculum & Instruction, students are required to complete 30 Semester credit hours of the graduate course work. The Curriculum and Instruction program requires completion of following core and emphasis courses:
CORE COURSES
EDUC 5311 Human Growth & Development
EDUC 5312 Curriculum & Instructional Design
EDUC 5313 Statistical Procedures & Measurement*
EDUC 5324 Integrating Technology into Education
EDUC 5325 Research Methods in Education
CUIN 5341 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 1
CUIN 5342 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 2
CUIN 5343 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction 3
*EDUC 5313 is not required for English Language Arts education concentration students.
**CUIN 5341, CUIN 5342 and CUIN 5343 are required in each concentration separately.
CONCENTRATION COURSES
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Concentration Courses
MATH 5312 Geometry and Trigonometry for Teachers
MATH 5313 Advanced Calculus
SCIENCE EDUCATION Concentration Courses
CUIN 5321 Teaching the Nature of Science
CUIN 5323 Teaching Science Lab
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (EDTECH) Education Concentration Courses
CUIN 5331 Web Design and Web 2.0 Applications
CUIN 5332 Digital Graphics and Animation
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION Concentration Courses
ENGL 5314 Literary Theory and Criticism
ENGL 5315 Literature for Young Adults
Course Sequences
| Semester | Duration | Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5311- Human Growth and Development | EDUC 5313- Statistical Procedures and Measurement | |
| Fall 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5324 – Integrating Technology into Education | MATH 5312 Geometry and Trigonometry for Teachers | |
| Spring 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5325- Research Methods in Education | CUIN 5341-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 1 | |
| Spring 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5312- Curriculum and Instructional Design | CUIN 5342-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 2 | |
| Summer 1 | ( 6 weeks ) | CUIN 5343-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 3 | ||
| Summer 2 | ( 6 weeks ) | MATH 5313 Advanced Calculus | – | |
| Semester | Duration | Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5311- Human Growth and Development | EDUC 5313- Statistical Procedures and Measurement | |
| Fall 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5324 – Integrating Technology into Education | CUIN 5321 Methods in Science Teaching | |
| Spring 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5325-Research Methods in Education | CUIN 5341-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 1 | |
| Spring 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5312- Curriculum and Instructional Design | CUIN 5342-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 2 | |
| Summer 1 | ( 6 weeks ) | CUIN 5343-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 3 | ||
| Summer 2 | ( 6 weeks ) | CUIN 5323 Teaching Science Lab | – | |
| Semester | Duration | Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5311- Human Growth and Development | EDUC 5313- Statistical Procedures and Measurement | |
| Fall 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5324 – Integrating Technology into Education | CUIN 5331 Web Design and Web 2.0 Applications | |
| Spring 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5325- Research Methods in Education | CUIN 5341-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 1 | |
| Spring 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5312- Curriculum and Instructional Design | CUIN 5342-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 2 | |
| Summer 1 | ( 6 weeks ) | CUIN 5343-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 3 | ||
| Summer 2 | ( 6 weeks ) | CUIN 5332- Digital Graphics and Animation | – | |
| Semester | Duration | Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5311- Human Growth and Development | EDUC 5328 – Action Research | |
| Fall 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5324 – Integrating Technology into Education | ENGL 5314 – Literary Theory and Criticism | |
| Spring 1 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5325- Research Methods in Education | CUIN 5341-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 1 | |
| Spring 2 | ( 8 weeks ) | EDUC 5312- Curriculum and Instructional Design | CUIN 5342-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 2 | |
| Summer 1 | ( 6 weeks ) | CUIN 5343-Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction 3 | ||
| Summer 2 | ( 6 weeks ) | ENGL 5315 – Literature for Young Adults | ||
Admission Requirements
To complete your application packet, please make sure you submit the following items:
- Official Transcripts of all academic work completed at the bachelor level or beyond (an official sealed copy of the transcript(s) indicating the completion of a Bachelor’s degree, may also be received electronically from the issuing institution).
- Copy of your complete course evaluation (if undergraduate degree was earned outside the US a course by course analysis is required of the undergraduate transcript by an evaluation company). The course evaluation must be completed by an approved company such as SDR or SpanTran and sent electronically to records@na.edu. Please see attached sheet for additional information.
- Copy of your current ID (may be scanned and emailed to records@na.edu or uploaded through MyNAU under documents).
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Application* fee of $50 : can be paid online at the fees and deposits page (* * A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment within three days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) after an enrollment agreement is signed. If a student cancels the enrollment more than three class days after signing an enrollment agreement but prior to attending any class, the student will get a full refund minus the application fee and/or enrollment confirmation fee.)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
English Proficiency must be met if undergraduate degree was received outside the U.S. from a non-English speaking country:**
- Option 1: 2 Years teaching experience in English – verification of work history to be sent directly from the Human Resources department.
- Option 2: TOEFL ( IBT 79) or equivalent nationally recognized standardized tests
- If you cannot prove you are English Proficient from these two common ways, you may still have options. Talk to your admission counselor at 832-362-0129.
Accesibility
100% Online
Flexible, Affordable & Quality Education
Resident Total Tuition
$9,293
$310 per credit hr
International Total Tuition
$14,595
$487 per credit hr
Academic Advising Contact Information
English Language Arts Education: Dr. Ann Marie Smith, asmith@na.edu
Mathematics and Science Education: Dr. Kurban Karman, kkurban@na.edu
Educational Technology: Dr. Harun Yilmaz, hyilmaz@na.edu
