Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.

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Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to help practicing teachers and educational professionals take the next step in their professional development. M.Ed. candidates will be prepared to take on greater leadership in their classrooms, schools and districts, growing in their ability to make a positive impact on their schools and students. The M.Ed. program will help you earn a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction with one of three concentrations: Teacher Leadership, Data-Driven Assessment, or English Language Learning (ELL).

The five-semester, thirty-credit curriculum offers advanced coursework on learning theory, educational standards, assessment, teacher leadership and collaboration, and family engagement. Courses are offered in two formats: online and on-campus/hybrid. The Northwest University M.Ed. is designed to serve several populations:

Bachelors graduates holding the Residency Teacher Certificate who seek the M.Ed. degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelors or masters graduates adding the ELL Endorsement to their Washington State Certificate
Educators (with or without a Residency Teacher Certificate) who wish to enhance their educational knowledge and skills through one of our three concentrations

(Students complete the Core Curriculum and one Concentration; courses are offered in two formats: online and on-campus.)

Core Curriculum: 18

EDMA 5073 - Community Engagement and Student Achievement 3 credits
EDMA 5083 - Action Research 3 credits
EDMA 5503 - Advanced Instructional Practice 3 credits
EDMA 5613 - The Integrated Teacher 3 credits
EDMA 5623 - Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (Hib) And Moral Education 3 credits
EDMA 5833 - Learning Strategies and Applied Technology 3 credits

Concentration: 12

Select one concentration from the following:

Data-driven Assessment Concentration

EDMA 5523 - Educational Standards and Accountability 3 credits
EDMA 5213 - Exceptionality and Reflective Assessment 3 credits
EDMA 5713 - Data Analysis 3 credits
EDMA 5753 - Program, Process and Policy Evaluation 3 credits

Teacher Leadership Concentration

EDMA 5543 - Current Educational Issues and Trends (Assessment/Leadership) 3 credits
EDMA 5813 - Collaboration, Coaching, And Professional Communication 3 credits
EDMA 5873 - Leadership and Organizational Change 3 credits
EDMA 5523 - Educational Standards and Accountability 3 credits

English Language Learning (ELL) Focus

School-based practica, required for the ELL Endorsement, are imbedded within these courses

EDMA 5103 - Introduction to English Language Learning 3 credits
EDMA 5113 - Methods and Materials for English Language Learning 3 credits
EDMA 5153 - Assessment in English Language Learning 3 credits
EDMA 5163 - Teaching English Language Learning Literacy 3 credits