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"The online format allows for flexible learning, interaction with students from afar, the understanding of on-line learning and its benefits (as this is certainly the wave of the future), the knowledge and compassion of the teachers and the institution as a whole."

- Tamara C. Johnson, Student
Saint Xavier University
Online Masters in Curriculum and Instruction

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Curriculum and Instruction Career and Job Outlook

Curriculum and InstructionIf you are a corporate trainer, human resource professional, curriculum developer, information technology specialist, or work in a non-educational field that requires you to teach new systems or information to others, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University offers you the opportunity to hone your instructional skills.

As knowledge, skills, and technologies grow and change across industries, organizations need individuals who can successfully teach and train employees to keep pace with new developments in their fields as well as on new equipment and software. These individuals need to connect with and provide a useful learning experience to audiences with diverse levels of learning ability and preferences.  The MA in Curriculum and Instruction does not require a teaching certificate to enroll in the program.

The curriculum of the MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University covers the major areas of curricular and instructional theory and their application in the real world, such as:

  • how to teach what you know
  • how to assess what your audience has learned
  • how to effectively use technology in your presentations and discussions
  • new developments in educational research and design that can help you instruct others more successfully

The skills you will develop with an online master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Saint Xavier University are applicable to a wide variety of fields and positions. Possible career opportunities include:

  • IT Training Specialist
  • Human Resources Training Manager
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Textbook Writer or Editor
  • Non Licensed Private School Teachers
  • Day Care Providers

Learn more about what jobs and careers available to you with a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from SXU: request more information or call us at 1-866-319-8966 to speak to an Admissions Advisor.

About Saint Xavier University

Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University is a private, Catholic, comprehensive university grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts.

Chicago's oldest Catholic University now adds its online, global Saint Xavier campus to the existing campuses in Chicago and Orland Park.

As one of 16 colleges and universities sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University educates approximately 5,100 students each year.

Saint Xavier’s Catholic tradition promotes ethical development, service to the community, and a search for truth via observation, analysis, and debate. We have a long history of educating students to prepare them for professional success and lay the foundation for personal fulfillment with values such as to explore and respect different viewpoints, work for the betterment of the community, and engage students in the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Saint Xavier continues this tradition throughout our online curriculum with support from experienced faculty, stimulating discussions among a diverse student body, and rigorous coursework.

SXU holds regional accreditation (the highest level of accreditation for institutions of higher education) from the Higher Learning Commission, which is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition: