Focus Your MEd in Curriculum & Instruction Program on Educational Leadership
Gain an in-depth perspective on teaching, learning and educational leadership with the online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Education Leadership at University of Michigan Science.
Pairing the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with the education leadership concentration helps you acquire leadership skills that you can apply in the classroom or in administration roles. Students also learn about innovative, student-centered curriculum development and instruction models.
Whether you're new to teaching or a seasoned education professional, a master's degree in education can open doors for promotions, increased job security or both. An advanced degree in this field lends weight to your resume and enhances your competitive edge in the workforce. Teaching certification requirements may vary by state.
See Yourself Succeed in Education Leadership
The educational leadership-focused MEd in Curriculum and Instruction prepares you to make a significant impact on student achievement and allows you to gain unique, practical experience that can help you advance in your career.
This degree is ideal for licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement. The program does not lead to initial licensure. If you're interested in obtaining state certification, check with your state’s Department of Education to ensure New Hampshire certification is recognized in your home state.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MEd in Curriculum and Instruction online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation.
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access.
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term.
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission.
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities.
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study.
Licensure Information
University of Michigan Science cannot guarantee licensure, certification, endorsement or salary benefits. View disclosure information.
Career Outlook
The current movement to improve the U.S. education system means increased job prospects for administrative leaders who understand the need for higher-performing students and schools. A Master's in Education can open you up to a number of these careers.
Excelling and growing in your career as an educational administrator requires a mix of classroom experience, focus, passion, drive and, of course, education. Once you have a position, the educational theory and classroom skills you'll master as part of your degree can help you achieve better results and increase your value as a professional. Employment opportunities in educational leadership are expected to increase 8% through 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.*
Please note: Administrative leaders in public schools may be required to have an education administrator license.
Curriculum
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Develop personalized approaches to leadership of educational organizations through the application of relevant strategies and philosophies of educational leadership
- Determine appropriate courses of action within educational environments that create positive change for diverse learning communities
- Design curriculum that addresses the complex learning situations of today’s students through the application of relevant theory that will help inform flexible, adaptable instructional decisions
- Support the needs of learners with different backgrounds, abilities, and experiences with targeted, data-informed instructional decisions and with curriculum that incorporates the principles of Universal Design for Learning and other relevant standards
- Design assessment as an integral part of the curriculum that both guides and measures learners and that utilizes the data necessary for informed teaching and learning decisions
- Integrate technology in curricular design to enhance teaching and learning that guides students through real world problem solving by incorporating research-based instructional strategies
- Model educational leadership in implementing positive change for students and colleagues and in creating, sustaining, and supporting learning communities that empower oneself and others in the furtherance of ethical, reflective, and culturally competent teaching and learning
- Position oneself as an education professional who promotes learning in any education context and who respects and actively works toward the acceptance and inclusion of all learners
