Curriculum and Instruction M.S.Ed.
CIP: 130301
Note: Completion of this program does not lead to teacher certification.
Program Admission Requirements
- A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript OR an undergraduate overall GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 and a 3.0 GPA on six hours of required graduate coursework at Northwest in the major program where admission is requested.
- Documentation of one of the following:
- 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing measure of the GRE OR
- successful completion of another Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with at least a 2.75 GPA OR
- National Board Certification OR
- Successful completion of nationally normed educational performance assessment (MoPTA, EdTPA) OR
- Department analytical writing assessment that is evaluated using a writing scoring guide based on the modified CUNY scales with a score of 4.0 or higher OR
- Valid teaching certificate OR 2 years prior teaching with a valid teaching certificate.
Extra Requirements
Comprehensive Assessment
To meet exit comprehensive requirements, students are required to complete the Written Assessment of Competency Mastery. The assessment will include reference to artifact/course content, and reflection on personal growth as a curriculum leader. The assessment will be administered during EDUC 61669: Capstone Seminar.
Research Component
A research component form must be turned into the Graduate Office prior to graduation.
Program Outcomes (linked to University Outcomes)
- The program completer who successfully completes the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Engagement, Learning and Achievement demonstrates the use of critical thinking skills to recognize and implement improvement practices related to curriculum and instruction - Critical Thinking
- The program completer who successfully completes the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Engagement, Learning and Achievement demonstrates the ability to manage information and analyze data to improve practices related to curriculum and instruction - Managing Information
- The program completer who successfully completes the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Engagement, Learning and Achievement will demonstrate the ability to integrate brain science research into improvement of practices related to curriculum and instruction - Valuing
- The program completer who successfully completes the M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Engagement, Learning and Achievement will model diversity, equity and inclusion through improvement of practices related to curriculum and instruction - Social Justice
Course Requirements
Core Requirements
| EDUC 61622 | Visionary School Leadership | 3 |
| EDUC 61641 | Data Literacy and Assessment for Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 61642 | Multicultural Education for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Subject Field Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 30