Online M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction

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33 Credits

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$567/cr.

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Rolling Admissions

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No GRE/GMAT Required

About the Program

The M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction teaches you how to use research-based knowledge, field-tested experience, and the latest technology to meet the changing needs of students and schools. You’ll learn equitable and socially just instructional practices and curriculum development strategies that satisfy the needs of a diverse classroom.

Educators design our cooperative program for educators, allowing you to choose concentrations where you’ll have the most significant impact within a flexible online experience.

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Have questions about earning your M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Amanda Cupps, M.Ed.

UMaineOnline Senior Advisor

207.370.4199 amanda.cupps@maine.edu

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Student Experiences

I was able to complete all coursework at home and on my own schedule, all while still teaching full-time.
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Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed with professional educators in mind. You’ll work closely with a faculty advisor throughout the program to ensure the program meets your needs

The following courses are required (12 credits):

  • EHD 519: Formative Assessments: Research, Practice and Policy (3 credits)
  • EHD 521: Classroom Practice to Improve Learning (3 credits)
  • EHD 533: Dynamics of the Curriculum (3 credits)
  • EHD 541: Prevention and Intervention in School Settings: Social Emotional Learning (3 credits)

Students complete an action research project as their degree capstone. Generally completed during your final year of study, the project showcases the skills you’ve gained throughout the program. The following courses guide you through the project (6 credits):

  • EHD 586: Seminar: Action Research in PreK-12 Schools (3 credits)
  • EHD 587: Practicum: Action Research in PreK-12 Schools (3 credits)

Individually Designed Specializations

Students can design their own specialization program that speaks to their interests and goals. In consultation with an advisor, students choose five courses in a content area, such as English, Literacy, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, or Math, for 15 total credits.

Certificates as Specializations

Graduate certificates that can be used as specializations are:

For certificate programs with fewer than 15 credits, students will work with an advisor to select additional courses to meet the required 15 credits.

  • Note: Certificate programs require a separate application. However, application fees are waived for enrolled students in the M.Ed. in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction program. An advisor can answer any questions about additional admission requirements for certificate programs.

For questions about the program curriculum, structure, and goals, contact the program coordinator, Rebecca Buchanan.

Course Schedule

Admissions

We have rolling admissions, so you can apply and be accepted into the program anytime. However, the following priority deadlines are recommended:

  • Fall semester: May 1
  • Spring semester: October 1
  • Summer semester: March 1

Applications will still be reviewed after these dates, but acceptance may be deferred for the next semester.

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Current experience teaching in a K-12 classroom
  • Note: This program does NOT lead to certification

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted anytime. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt
  • Letters of recommendation
    Optional, but recommended for those with less than a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
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Careers

Our graduates have become teacher leaders, curriculum coordinators, and specialists in literacy, science, and special education.

The demand for instructional coordinators is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the overall employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 2% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. On average, about 19,200 openings for instructional coordinators are projected each year over the decade. As of May 2023, the median annual salary is $74,620.