Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

University of Toledo

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree is designed for those who wish to become more effective educators. Students in this program develop greater expertise in developing curriculum, designing instruction, assessing, and understanding the needs of learners. Students work with faculty to choose a range of courses focused on their particular interest within curriculum and instruction. The ME in Curriculum and Instruction is a 30 semester hour program. Students take courses in Curriculum and Instruction along with education courses selected with a faculty adviser based on the student's interests and goals. Students also choose a Supporting Area from one of the following areas: Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, Literacy, Research and Measurement, Special Education, or Theory and Social Foundations. The program culminates with a theory and research course and the completion of a master's culminating seminar, project, or thesis depending on the student's interest. Learning Outcomes PLO 1: Plan and successfully complete a culminating project or publishable article/fundable grant. PLO 2: Identify effective assessment strategies and link them to their curriculum and instructional designs. PLO 3: Determine how social foundations concepts and social forces influence educational decisions. PLO 4: Identify major concepts in teaching and learning that are applicable to P-12 classrooms. PLO 5: Utilize best instructional practice in their classrooms. PLO 6: Create curriculum designs and apply them in their own classrooms. PLO 7: Use content standards from their teaching field(s) in both their curriculum and instructional designs. PLO 8: Utilize technology appropriately in their classrooms. PLO 9: Differentiate instruction to meet individual learner needs.

Judith Herb College of Arts, Social Sciences and Education