Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum and Instruction master's program offers an emphasis on teaching and learning, and the program may be completed entirely through online courses. Some courses are also available on-campus. The program is structured to develop and strengthen leadership skills while providing inspiration to excel at teaching.

All online courses are taught by regular SPU faculty to provide the same quality degree earned by on campus students. The online program utilizes a user-friendly system to enhance communication and interaction between students and faculty - a majority of which have earned doctorates and are experienced educators and researchers.

Here are comments from students who recently completed the SPU School of Education Curriculum & Instruction program:

“As for being a good teacher, I have learned so much in the C&I program that I see so much that I can do differently to improve. I started this venture as a result of the pro-cert program and I have found it to be excellent. Many of my colleagues complain bitterly about the pro-cert requirements, but I think we all can benefit from refreshing, authentic classes that cause us to reflect on practices.” (K-12 Teacher and SPU C&I Master's Degree Student)

“I did the SPU pro-cert and it led to the degree. I agree the C&I program is one of the best experiences I've had to make my teaching better.” (K-12 Teacher and SPU C&I Master's Degree Student)

The Curriculum and Instruction program at Seattle Pacific University admits candidates each quarter. The suggested course scheduling sequence depicts a two year plan for degree completion.

Due to the focus of the Curriculum and Instruction degree on the K-12 school system, it is preferred that each applicant has completed an approved program for teacher certification prior to enrollment.

REQUIRED COURSES (48 CREDITS)

FOUNDATIONS AND RESEARCH (15 CREDITS)

EDU 6085 Moral Issues in Education (3)
EDU 6120 American Education: Past and Present (3)
EDU 6655 Human Development and Principles of Learning (3)
EDU 6975 Interpreting and Applying Educational Research I (3)
EDU 6976 Interpreting and Applying Educational Research II (3)

TEACHING AND LEARNING (27 CREDITS)

EDU 6524 Approaches to Curriculum Design (3)
EDU 6525 Culturally Responsive Teaching (3)
EDU 6526 Survey of Instructional Strategies (3)
EDU 6613 Standards-based Assessment (3)             

EDU 6600 Communication and Collaboration: Parents, Colleagues, and Community (3)
EDSP 6644 Educating Exceptional Students (3)           

EDRD 6641 Foundations of Reading Instruction (3)           

EDTC Any 6000 level Educational Technology Course (3)

EDU 6899 Curriculum and Instruction Capstone (2)

EDU 6895 Curriculum and Instruction Orientation (1) (required in the 1st quarter after admission)

ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING SOURCES)

•  Graduate degree (6000-level) courses offered through SPU. (Any amount permitted at this level). Non-education courses are also acceptable, but some may require written permission from the department involved before enrollment is permitted.

•  Professional education (5000-level) courses offered for SPU credit. Please note that SPU's 5000-level Professional Certification (ProTeach) courses meet this criteria and can count toward the master's degree, along with other 6000 level courses at SPU that are used as "core credits" for one's Professional Certificate program through The Center for Professional Education. In general, 5000-level courses meet in school districts or may be taken via distance learning. Per-quarter listings are found in the SPIRAL catalog.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION

A written comprehensive examination is completed after taking the 3 credit EDU 6899 Curriculum and Instruction Capstone course at the end of the program. The exam should scheduled with the Graduate Programs Manager in the School of Education.

HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

For this online degree it is recommended that all students have consistent access to both hardware and software capable of supporting learning. By ensuring that the computer setup meets or exceeds recommendations, the learning experience will be more enjoyable. Due to the rapid changes that occur with technology, it is advisable to weigh the costs and benefits of purchasing a new computer system to upgrading the current computer system. For additional assistance regarding hardware and software, contact Instructional Technology Services.

For additional information regarding admissions requirements, please contact The Graduate Center.

For additional infomation on the program, please see the Curriculum and Instruction Handbook.

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