American College of Education

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree program is designed to empower educators with evidence-based research tools to become effective teacher-leaders within their school communities.

Our program in Curriculum and Instruction aligns with the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Those propositions include:

Courses
Courses apply directly to the demands placed on school leaders and provide the tools and knowledge base necessary to empower meaningful improvements in their schools.

Coursework includes six core courses, including Classroom Management, Strengthening Literacy, Assessment for Learning, and Community Engagement. In addition, there are six C&I courses, including Curriculum & Instructional Design, Learning with Technology, Student Engagement and Teacher Leadership.

A total of twelve, 5-week courses will be completed in 18 months. There is typically 1-2 weeks off between courses.

Career Advancement
Many Curriculum & Instruction graduates advance in their careers to positions such as:

District Instructional Coach

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program is designed to develop leaders who can build school communities that support learning for all students in a culture of continuous improvement. Through current, effective content, the College's Educational Leadership program successfully combines educational leadership theory and real world practice, equipping all students with learning and application of “what works” in schools.

Courses
Courses apply directly to the demands placed on school leaders and provide the tools and knowledge base necessary to empower meaningful improvements in their schools.

Coursework includes six core courses, including Classroom Management, Strengthening Literacy, Assessment for Learning, and Community Engagement. In addition, there are six Leadership courses, including Law & Policy, School Improvement, Developing Teachers and Resource Management.

A total of twelve, 5-week courses will be completed in 18 months. There is typically 1-2 weeks off between courses.

Career Advancement
Many Educational Leadership graduates advance in their careers to positions such as:

American College of Education graduates of the M.Ed. in Educational Technology will not only gain a strong understanding of how to leverage new and current technologies to improve learning in the classroom, but they will also learn how to play an integral role in any educational environment, working in partnership with other teachers and administrators to integrate hardware, software and Internet resources to keep pace with 21st century technology.

Educational Technology Program
Our candidates will acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support student learning through the use of technology. They will also learn how to provide professional development and technical assistance to teachers as well as other school personnel.

Courses apply directly to the challenges faced by schools to maximize effectiveness and dramatically improve student performance. Candidates in this program will learn how to use educational technology to lead in their classrooms, in their schools, and in their districts. These candidates will truly become the next generation of educational technology leaders in this country.

Courses
Coursework includes four core courses, including Assessment for Learning, Diverse Learners and Teacher Leadership. In addition, there are eight Educational Technology courses, including Information Access & Evaluation, Technology for Curriculum & Planning, Educational Technology Systems Management.

A total of twelve, 5-week courses will be completed in 18 months. There is typically 1-2 weeks off between courses.