Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Science (K-8)

A Concordia University M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction will provide you with the expertise to expand your career options. Using cutting-edge curriculum and easy-to-use online learning tools, Concordia’s experienced faculty will provide you with the best in theory and practice to prepare you to be an instructional leader.

Concordia’s online five-week classes can be accessed via the Internet at a time and location that is most convenient for you. As a candidate you will find that assignment submission is convenient, submission deadlines are appropriate, and all requirements for a course fall within the dates stipulated for the courses.

In addition to meeting the objectives for all CU M.Ed. programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction will demonstrate:

1. Expertise in the utilization of new methods of authentic assessment and strategies as tools to evaluate student learning progress
2. The ability to modify instructional plans and promote alternative goals and strategies when necessary, particularly in relation to assessment results.
3. Effective instructional skills in planning, implementing, and assessing instruction in settings that include diverse cultural populations and special needs students.

The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction core courses and capstone experience are the foundation for this master’s degree program of study. Candidates will participate in individualized learning that supports professional and personal goals toward their continuing development as a professional educator.

The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Science (K-8) is designed for teachers in the elementary and middle school grades who want to enhance their content knowledge and skills in science in order to increase student learning and understanding of fundamental science concepts. An emphasis is placed on effective teaching strategies and practices that are aligned with the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and the standards of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and that address inquiry methods for teaching science. The integration of technology to enrich science learning in the elementary and middle school science core curriculum and virtual laboratory experiences are included in this course of study.