Overview

Become a leader in curriculum transformation with Northern Kentucky University’s Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading – Curriculum and Instruction specialist degree. This 100% online program is designed to help you understand and use best practices in learner-centered curriculum and instructional design. Instruction centers on strategies, effective teaching, program evaluation, student assessment, and teacher professional development.

Through research and discussion, you will expand your knowledge of current issues that affect teaching, curriculum, motivation, and student success and apply that knowledge to your practice. Learn from the same dedicated faculty who teach on campus and prepare to improve instructional effectiveness in order to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

Program Learning Outcomes

In this online Education Specialist program, you will:

Develop materials and methods for inclusion of students with disabilities in general elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms

Address principles of cognitive psychology and brain research for the purpose of improving P-12 student learning and motivation with applications to curricula, learning environments, and instructional strategies

Engage in course projects that emphasize the critical-thinking skills needed to shape schools and school systems to meet the diverse needs of all students

Learn from real-life scenarios and think critically about ways to drive innovation in school districts and regional, state, and federal education agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaboration & Inclusive Practices

Supervision of Field & Clinical Experience

Research Based Teaching

Capstone in Action Research

Current Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-05 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-02 00:00:00
Starting 2024-03-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-29 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-26 00:00:00
Starting 2024-06-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-14 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-09 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Teaching Educational Leadership View 1549 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete online application for admission

Pay $40 non-refundable application fee

If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from accredited institutions. One transcript must show successful completion of master's degree in education or in the content area of the applicant's teaching certificate.

A copy of the applicant's Kentucky teaching certificate showing certification at the Rank 2 level, or out-of-state equivalent

Supplemental application

Tuition Fee

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International

12480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12480 USD per year during 18 months.
National

12480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12480 USD per year during 18 months.
In-State

12480 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12480 USD per year during 18 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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