Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
LEARN TODAY, TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR TOMORROW.
As an experienced teacher, you already know that effective teaching is perhaps the most important factor in determining student achievement. With a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction, you’ll stay up-to-date on trends and current research in effective teaching and use your own classroom as the basis for your research. Not only will you learn effective teaching methods for your students, you'll engage in meaningful professional development for yourself.
Portfolio or Thesis: Complete either a professional portfolio, comprised in part of your practicum research projects, or by writing a traditional research thesis (30 credit hours).
Coursework: Complete your degree without a portfolio or thesis (33 credit hours).
FEATURES
- Save time. The six core courses are offered in a compressed summer format.
- Immediate impact. During the school year, practica occur in your own classroom, requiring no visits to a Mount Marty campus.
- Competitive cost. We’ll make it easy for you to succeed with affordable costs and financial aid options.
Our courses blend well with those from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, the Danielson Group, and InTASC Standards, highlighting these core areas of expertise in the field of teaching:
- Learning theory and the classroom environment
- Strategies and techniques of effective teaching
- Using assessment and measurement to inform instruction
- Instructional technology and engaging students
- Creativity and critical thinking
COURSES & PRACTICUM INFORMATION
PLAN OF STUDy
Dr. Deborah McCuin
Director of Graduate Teacher Education, Associate Professor
Phone: 605-668-1522
Three mentored practica will be conducted in the teacher’s own classroom during various school terms. These provide teachers an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge of the core courses in their classroom practice using research interventions they designed.
- Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent
- Signed contract with a school district and responsible for own classroom
- Minimum of one year teaching experience
- Cumulative 2.75 undergraduate GPA (minimum of 3.0 in last two years)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Professional statement of purpose
Teacher friendly scheduling - only 1 day on campus per week in the summer and 1 online course each fall and spring semester.
Can combine core courses with new elective coursework in Trauma Informed Teaching and Social Emotional Learning.
Competititve tuition - this is a 2-year program, 30 credits. Financial aid is available for this program. More information can be found here.
Classes emphasizing authentic work prepared for your own classroom.
High level professor qualifications - experienced in classroom settings.
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Debbi mccuin
director of graduate teacher education
email: deborah.mccuin@mountmarty.edu
phone: 605-668-1522
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I entered the program believing I had a solid grasp of teaching strategies. I quickly became aware of how vast the world of teaching is. This journey allowed me to adapt and analyze different teaching strategies grow as an instructor and become more effective in the classroom, ultimately benefiting current and future students.