William Woods University: Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Explore William Woods University's Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Program Overview

This program equips you to address the evolving landscape of education, integrating cultural, demographic, and technological influences. You'll develop and evaluate curriculum for your school or district, applying advanced learning theories and educational design informed by current research. Gain expertise in educational trends, assessment methods, and adaptive curriculum adjustments. This degree prepares you to excel as a master teacher, pursue National Board Certification, lead as a department or grade level chair, serve as an instructional coach, and assume the role of Curriculum and Instruction Director in your school or district.

What You'll Learn

Students can choose a concentration in Teaching & Learning, STEM Education, Educational Technology or Self-Design a concentration that fits your professional needs. They will also earn microcredentials, such as Google Certified Educator Certification Levels 1 and 2.

Career Preparation

This degree is ideal for educators who are interested in advancing their skills in the art and science of teaching and learning – both instructionally and with technology for the classroom. It also provides students the opportunity to specialize in STEM Education and support those who choose to serve as a content area lead teacher, grade-level chair, department chair. It also allows you to rapidly advance on the pay scale since the degree can be completed in a year or less.

The Teacher Leader pathway includes preparation and coursework for educations who are not ready to commit to earning a degree in administration but want a degree that allows them to seamlessly transfer to an Education Specialist in administration.

The program also prepares students who are interested in advancing their career as a corporate trainer outside of K-12 education. Graduates are also qualified to serve as an Education dual credit, adjunct, or undergraduate college instructor working with preservice teachers perusing an associates or bachelor’s degree.

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