The online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program prepares educators in all settings to be leaders in their field, with a global awareness across cultures and geographies. You'll explore the role of "educational leader" and what that means in both a traditional and non-traditional learning setting. By the end of your program, you'll emerge with a ready-to-implement curriculum, along with a professional portfolio that showcases your abilities as a leader in education.

The online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program with a concentration in special education includes nine core education courses and three courses specific to special education. Upon completion of the online curriculum and instruction master's program, you will be prepared to:

• 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 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 you and others in the furtherance of ethical, reflective and culturally competent teaching and learning
• Position yourself 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

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your Master in Curriculum and Instruction online degree 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

The online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction degree program does not lead to licensure. View disclosure information.

The online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction is perfect for educators in all settings, including elementary and secondary public and private schools, charter schools and homeschools. Excelling and growing in your career as an educational administrator requires a mix of classroom experience, focus, passion, drive and, of course, education.

Demand for special education teachers will continue to grow as schools focus on the effectiveness of educators and curriculum evaluation and improvement. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 8% growth through 2026.*

Please note: Instructional coordinators in public schools may be required to have a teaching license or an education administrator license.