Education (Curriculum and Instruction)

Overview

The Education (Curriculum and Instruction) program of Central Michigan University is designed for educators who aspire to oversee curriculum and instruction. While the Curriculum & Instruction concentration focuses primarily on PK-12 educators and the learning experiences of students in a school setting, the program also serves a highly diverse group of educators to examine curriculum and instruction from multiple perspectives.

Core courses in The Master of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction (MAE-C&I) provide students with a deeper understanding of: a) educational technology to be used efficiently across disciplines, b) educational psychology principles to improve teaching practice, c) research methodologies and concepts to inquire more deeply into a field of practice, d) using data in meaningful ways to inform instruction, and e) applying theory to develop of curriculum. Students can specialize to gain a deeper understanding of instructional practice, reading remediation, or mathematics instruction. This program does not result in certification for teachers or administrators but may be utilized for professional advancement. 

Program Highlights

Students who completed the MAE-C&I program have stated: 

• The program gave me great ideas for collaborating with teachers, classroom management, as well as great information on technology.

• The classes I have completed through this program have changed the way I view teaching and showed me just how much impact I can have on those around me.

• The focus on research-based best practices, developmentally appropriate practice, and foundations of literacy knowledge, have made the most impact on my professional practice.

• I have been able to look at how my district handles curriculum and instruction and compare it to other students in the classroom. Each course has given me more knowledge about my own teaching and has allowed me to better my practices for my students in my classroom.

• This program has allowed me to focus on an area in which I saw a need in my current field (Active Duty Military), which was the current procedures of the military in advanced individual training. 

Careers

Ultimately, students who complete the MAE-C&I will become more effective teachers in the classroom. Graduates are also well prepared for professional positions such as instructional coordinator, curriculum specialist, academic support coach, interventionists, museum specialists, outdoor education specialist, or education specialist.

• Director of Instruction/Curriculum Specialist

• Program Director, Higher Education

• School Principal