Master of Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction
Advance your teaching practice and step into instructional leadership. Built for working teachers, this 33-credit M.Ed. runs entirely online and can be completed in about 18 months.
Program Overview
Meet your professional development needs with an advanced professional degree in Curriculum & Instruction. Designed for the working professional, the program enhances your teaching knowledge, refines your skills, expands your classroom experience, and further develop your dispositions.
Through the Master of Curriculum & Instruction, your coursework will be focused on curriculum design, research-based models of effective instruction, methods for analyzing education strengths and weaknesses, and transforming your skills into an effective leader of student development and learning. With the opportunity to individualize your final research project, your coursework is designed to meet your teaching needs.
Graduates of the program complete the requirements of the State of Ohio’s Alternative Resident Educator Program while also earning a Master of Education. Through this program, you’ll be equipped to deliver high-quality education within the classroom.
With the coursework delivered completely online, the degree can be completed asynchronously – providing you with the flexibility to work around your schedule. If you’re wanting to advance your career to the next level – whether in administration or at in the classroom – a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction can prepare you to take the next step.
Career Outcomes
How to Apply
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Start your application
Free, takes about 15 minutes.
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Send transcripts
Have your high school guidance counselor send them to admissions@shawnee.edu
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File the FAFSA
School code 009942. Required for Free Tuition.
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Get your decision
Most decisions in under 7 days.
Admission
View Admission Requirements (PDF)
International Application Checklist (PDF)
For questions about program admissions:
Graduate Admissions
Phone: (740) 351-3177
Email: gradadmissions@shawnee.edu
Ebenezer Asiaw
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
(740) 351-3258
easiaw@shawnee.edu
Program Questions
Jodi Dunham
Title: Director of Graduate Programs
Area: School of Education
Phone: (740) 351-3101
Email: jdunham@shawnee.edu
At A Glance
Master of Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction
Class Size
12:1
Start Date
6 entry points; next start date October 19
Why Study Master of Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction at Shawnee University
Built for working teachers. Coursework is online and asynchronous so you can finish without leaving the classroom.
Finish in ~18 months. The 33-credit program is designed to be done in about three semesters of focused work.
Capstone you choose. Pick from a capstone seminar, National Board Certification seminar, capstone project, or research and practice option - your final work fits your real teaching role.
Stackable with alternative licensure. Graduates also complete the requirements of Ohio's Alternative Resident Educator Program.
CAEP accredited. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
The 33-credit curriculum covers graduate education foundations, curriculum and instruction, and a capstone experience - giving you depth in curriculum design and research-based instruction.
- Graduate education core
- Curriculum and instruction coursework
- Research-based instructional models
- Capstone experience (seminar, project, National Board Certification, or research and practice)
Your capstone experience puts the program's tools to work in your own teaching role. You can pick a capstone seminar, National Board Certification seminar, capstone project, or research and practice option - all designed so you implement what you learn right away.
- Pursue advanced roles - instructional coordinator, curriculum director, postsecondary education administrator
- Apply research-based instructional models in your own classroom
- Design appropriate instruction for all students
- Lead instructional improvement in your school or district
Fully online. The asynchronous format is built around working professional schedules.
- Instructional coordinator or coach
- Curriculum director
- District-level curriculum or instruction lead
- Department or grade-level chair
- Postsecondary education administrator
Graduates step into curriculum and instructional leadership roles in K-12 schools and districts. Some move into higher education or teacher training and development.
Tuition and financial aid
Shawnee State's tuition is among the lowest in Ohio, and the Shawnee Advantage Tuition Guarantee keeps your rate flat for four years. Scholarships including Choose Ohio First and the Pell-Eligible Free Tuition Program may also apply.
New Scholarships are available for this degree. Learn More and Apply
Master of Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction Frequently Asked Questions
Teachers who want to grow into instructional or curriculum leadership, pursue National Board Certification, or position themselves for an administrative role.
The 33-credit program can be completed in as little as 18 months.
Yes - coursework is online and asynchronous so you can work around your teaching schedule.
It is designed primarily as a graduate degree for curriculum and instruction. Graduates also complete the requirements of Ohio's Alternative Resident Educator Program. Confirm specifics with your advisor based on your goals.
Program handbook
Contact Dr. Jodi Dunham (jdunham@shawnee.edu, (740) 351-3101) for the current M.Ed. handbook and program expectations. The Academic Catalog has full course descriptions and degree requirements.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Shawnee State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
