Master of Arts in Curriculum
and Instruction Online Courses
The online Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction will prepare you for continued development as a master teacher in schools or other instructional institutions. Our curriculum will lead you to an in-depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings supporting classroom instruction and educational reform. Key components of this program include focus on literacy, diversity, integration of technology and an interdisciplinary perspective in education.
Through comprehensive coursework tailored to accommodate your busy schedule, you can benefit from the freedom to enhance your teaching career at a pace that fits your lifestyle. Our innovative online format is easy to use and allows you to interact with your professor and classmates from across the country in a unique virtual classroom setting.
| Curriculum and Instruction Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATIONS | ||
| EDUG 547 | Basic Principles of Curriculum and Instructional Methods | 3 hours |
| EDUG 584 | Human Growth and Development | 3 hours |
| EDUG 509 | Educational Movements | 3 hours |
| EDUG 502 | Anthropology and Sociology of Education | 3 hours |
| APPLICATION | ||
| EDUG 522 | Curriculum Integration of Educational Technology | 3 hours |
| EDUG 526 | Literacy Issues for Curriculum Leaders | 3 hours |
| EDUG 548 | Instructional Strategies for Teacher Leaders | 3 hours |
| EDUG 512 | Assessment of Instruction and Learning | 3 hours |
| RESEARCH | ||
| EDUG 513 | Educational Research, Design and Development | 3 hours |
| EDUG 549 | Leadership, Change, and Collaboration | 3 hours |
| REFLECTION | ||
| EDUG 595 | Capstone Course Integrating Curricular Theory into Practice | 3 hours |
Total Hours: 33
On Campus Experience
EDUG 595 - Graduate Seminar: Integrating Curricular Theory into Practice (3)
This course examines integration of the theories of curriculum and instruction, learning, growth and development, the implementation of technology and research, and the application of assessment into the practice of developing and delivering an effective curriculum for K-12 classrooms, college, and other educational arena.
This course includes a three-day residency and it is expected candidates will take the course during the last semester in the program. This residency requirement at Saint Xavier University will be an intensive three-day, Friday-Sunday seminar in which candidates will share a project that demonstrates that they can successfully integrate curricular theory into practice.
To learn more about our unique online Masters in Curriculum and Instruction degree, please request more information online or call us toll-free at 1-866-319-8966.
