Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

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1 Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield MA Visit: education.wne.edu Call: (877) Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

2 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Learn Skills for Your Classroom Online Western New England s online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed) program is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills with the goal of preparing you to be educational leaders of the future. The comprehensive nature of the program allows you to leverage your degree in various educational environments while widening opportunities for rewarding job prospects, increased potential for career advancement, and higher earning potential. Whether you are looking for a program that will prepare you for a career change into education or one that will give you the skills to become a leader in your current career path, the online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is an advanced degree with great versatility now and in the future. The M.Ed program is an excellent value for an advanced degree from a private university.

3 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Gain Core Principles while Perfecting Your Craft Western New England University and its Department of Education are respected throughout New England and across the country as are our students and alumni. Our online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction provides you with the opportunity to focus on the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction in either elementary or secondary classrooms. To prepare you to take your career to the next level, Western New England University has developed an online degree program that: Focuses on a unique blend of curriculum and instruction that responds to the renewed national interest in research and best practices Offers a broad learning format that offers experience in more than just one particular area like math or science Is highly regarded and allows students to advance their teaching career to activities inside and outside of the classroom Explores current research on strategies that increase achievement in all students Teaches students to design lesson plans and effectively evaluate curriculum

4 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum to Improve Instruction and Teaching Through the online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program, you can earn your degree in as few as 15 months. Enjoy flexible 11-week terms and the ability to work while you advance your education. Our program was born online, meaning we specifically designed it for the distance learner.

5 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction consists of 30 credits (10 courses). Candidates will complete 18 credits of core courses and 12 credits in concentration area. Core Curriculum (18 credits): ED 601 Research for Teachers (3 credits) ED 602 Principles of Differentiating Instruction (3 credits) ED 603 Contemporary Learning Theory (3 credits) ED 604 Mentoring and Professional Development (3 credits) ED 605 Multicultural Education (3 credits) ED 606 Assessment Theory and Design (3 credits) Concentration Courses (12 credits): Students will choose either the Elementary Concentration or the Secondary Concentration based on their professional needs and interests: Elementary Concentration: ED 610 Reading Strategies for Struggling Readers (K-6) (3 credits) ED 611 Integrating Curriculum through Children s Literature (3 credits) ED 612 Infusing Content Areas with Art Elementary (3 credits) ED 613 Deepening Mathematical Content Knowledge (3 credits) Secondary Concentration: ED 614 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3 credits) ED 615 Ethics in Educational Practice (3 credits) ED 616 Adolescent Literacy and Young Adult Literature (3 credits) ED 617 Infusing Content Areas with Art Secondary (3 credits)

6 Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Applying to the M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction Program Candidates for the online M.Ed program will have: A B.A. from an accredited institution, preferably in a field related to education Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.8 Previous teaching, administrative, or experience in other educational roles is desired but is not required Candidates for the online program must submit: Application (with $30 non-refundable application fee) Two recommendation letters: One must be from the candidate s supervisor and speak directly to the candidate s intellectual capability and ability to be successful in master s level work Current resume One-page, single-spaced personal statement articulating reasons for pursuing graduate study in education and how the degree will help the candidate reach their goals Official transcripts must be sent to the following address: Graduate Studies Western New England University 1215 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA

7 About Western New England Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, The University enrolls approximately 3,800 students, including 2,520 full-time undergraduaconsectetuer natoque Western New England University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Students In its annual America s Best Colleges ranking, U.S.News & World Report lists Western New England University among the North Region s Best Universities-Master s Category, those which provide a full range of bachelor s and master s programs. tes, 440 in full- and part-time programs in the School of Law, 150 pharmacy students, and 690 in part-time undergraduate and graduate programs. Nam eget dui. Etiam rhoncus. Maecenas tempus, tellus eget Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Ae- Faculty Western New England University has a faculty of 220 full-time instructors of whom 90 percent have received their terminal degrees. The University also has 130 adjunct instructors who share specialized knowledge of their discipline and professional experience with our students. The Western New England University School of Law has a distinguished legal faculty numbering 33 full-time instructors and approximately 30 adjunct instructors. nean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis condimentum rhoncus, sem quam semper libero, sit amet natoque penatibus et magnis adipiscing sem neque sed ip- montes, nasce- sum. Nam quam nunc, blandit Alumni dis parturient vel, luctus pulvinar, hendrerit Cum sociis natoque penatibus id, lorem. Maecenas nec odio et felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque Western New England University more than 43,000 alumni, of which 7,000 are gradet magnishasdis parturient montes, ante tincidunt tempus. Donec eu, pretium quis, sem. uates of the School of Law. These alumni reside in all 50 states and invitae 26 countries around sapien ut libero venenatis nascetur ridiculus mus. Curabitur faucibus. the world. ullamcorper ultricies nisi. dunt. Cras dapibus. Vivamus tur ridiculus mus. Donec quam Duis leo. Sed fringilla mauris elesque rutrum. Aenean tiam ultricies imperdiet. Etiam ultricies nisi vel augue. tiam sit amet nibh. Donec sodales sagittis magna. Sed consequat, ultricies imperdiet. Etiam ultricies nisi vel augue. ultricies leo eget bibendum augue imperdiet. Etiam ultricies nisi vel augue.

8 Western New England University, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield MA Visit: education.wne.edu Call: (877)