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Online Master's in Education Program Overview

Implement positive change within your learning community with an online MEd degree from Southern New Hampshire University. You'll gain the insights and expertise needed to inspire learners and serve as a role model and support system for colleagues.

Designed to align with 21st-century learning, the online Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction prepares educators in all settings to be leaders in their field, with an awareness across cultures and geographies. You'll learn to apply local, state and national standards. You'll also design learning experiences that are relevant, outcome-driven and culturally inclusive for all ages, education levels and learning environments.

Earn your online master's in education in curriculum and instruction, or specialize your program with one of 6 concentration areas.

Throughout the online MEd degree program, you'll explore the role of "educational leader" and what that means in both a traditional and non-traditional learning setting. You'll also access and use current educational research and data in curricular decision-making. By the end of your program, you'll emerge with a ready-to-implement curriculum, along with a professional portfolio that showcases your abilities as a leader in education.

Upon completion of the online curriculum and instruction master's program, you'll be prepared to:

• Design curriculum that addresses the complex learning situations of today's students
• Support the needs of learners with different backgrounds, abilities and experiences using the principles of Universal Design for Learning and other relevant standards
• Design assessments that guide and measure learners' success and use data to inform teaching and learning decisions
• Integrate technology in curricular design by incorporating research-based instructional strategies
• Model educational leadership in implementing positive change for students, colleagues and communities
• Position yourself as an education professional who promotes learning and works toward the inclusion of all learners

Note: Instructional coordinators in public schools may be required to have a teaching license or an education administrator license.

Licensure Information

The online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction degree program does not lead to licensure. SNHU also offers online post-licensure Master of Education (MEd) programs for currently licensed individuals who are interested in furthering their professional development and enhancing their credentials.

However, since state requirements for adding endorsements vary greatly, SNHU does not guarantee that the completion of those programs will result in rank, endorsements, and/or salary increases and strongly encourages interested individuals to contact their state licensure board prior to enrolling.

Courses & Curriculum

This online master's in education program is designed for educators who are leading in the area of curriculum and instruction. Students will be exposed to an in-depth study of teaching, learning and curriculum design.

The program consists of 12 MEd in Curriculum and Instruction courses, including 9 core classes and either 3 major elective courses or one of our 3-course concentration options. The 36-credit-hour program lets you tailor the degree to your interests and professional needs.

In courses like The Educator as a Leader, you'll learn about traditional and non-traditional frameworks and principles of education. By understanding multi-cultural education environments, you'll gain the skills you need to empower learners from various skill levels and backgrounds.

Our 4 major courses in Curriculum Design explore the foundational design theories and principles in various learning environments.