Curriculum and Instruction
Elevate your teaching skills Elementary Education research-driven program focused on effective classroom practices.
Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary School Education Concentration, M.Ed.
MTSU offers a comprehensive Master’s degree for individuals that already have their teaching license. The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for Elementary School Education is a cohort-based graduate program that capitalizes on the most current research in the field of education. The cohort-based structure of this program builds a student community and allows students to form professional relationships with their peers as they progress through courses together.
MTSU’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction provides classroom teachers with a multitude of opportunities to advance their teaching and leadership skills in a rapidly changing world of education. The courses taken encourage master’s students to incorporate what they learn in class into their classrooms, which creates a collaborative environment where teachers from all across Tennessee can share their experiences in the moment. This program aims to enable teachers with the skills to increase pedagogical knowledge by creating effective teaching and learning environments for students, learn strategies for incorporating technology into the classroom, increase knowledge of the impact of historical milestones in education, and receive the most recent instruction in content areas such as assessment and classroom management. Course offerings are in-person, online, and hybrid-remote with classes offered on the weekdays in the evenings and on weekends aiming to be accessible for currently employed teachers.
News Briefs
You don't walk alone as you move toward your master's
Fifth grade math teacher Katie Cunningham is glad she decided to return to MTSU and enroll in graduate college to earn her Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction. "This program has made the biggest difference in my classroom and my students. I can see how my teaching is improving for the benefit of my students," she explains. With firm appreciation, Cunningham goes on to say that she doesn't think the program would be nearly as successful as it is without the involved and encouraging faculty. "My professors have become like family to me. They have been there every step of the way and have continued to push me to grow as a student and teacher. Enrolling in this program has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my teaching career."
True Blue alum says graduate work improves her teaching
Weekend classes attracted kindergarten teacher Spring Harris to return to her alma mater to begin work on a master's degree. "The program has allowed me to work full time and go back to school without feeling too overwhelmed," she says, citing also the convenience of most classes having "an online portion so I am not traveling to campus every single week." Harris says faculty in the program are absolutely outstanding in their professional treatment of students and their knowledge base and experience. "I have also appreciated the practicality of what I am learning. I have loved being able to take new things I implemented and bring it back to my class for discussion. Overall, the program has not only improved my knowledge base, but also my daily instruction," she explains. Not only does she see results in her students but she feels more comfortable taking a leadership role in her grade level team.
News Briefs
You don't walk alone as you move toward your master's
Fifth grade math teacher Katie Cunningham is glad she decided to return to MTSU and enroll in graduate college to earn her Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction. "This program has made the biggest difference in my classroom and my students. I can see how my teaching is improving for the benefit of my students," she explains. With firm appreciation, Cunningham goes on to say that she doesn't think the program would be nearly as successful as it is without the involved and encouraging faculty. "My professors have become like family to me. They have been there every step of the way and have continued to push me to grow as a student and teacher. Enrolling in this program has been one of the best decisions I have ever made for my teaching career."
True Blue alum says graduate work improves her teaching
Weekend classes attracted kindergarten teacher Spring Harris to return to her alma mater to begin work on a master's degree. "The program has allowed me to work full time and go back to school without feeling too overwhelmed," she says, citing also the convenience of most classes having "an online portion so I am not traveling to campus every single week." Harris says faculty in the program are absolutely outstanding in their professional treatment of students and their knowledge base and experience. "I have also appreciated the practicality of what I am learning. I have loved being able to take new things I implemented and bring it back to my class for discussion. Overall, the program has not only improved my knowledge base, but also my daily instruction," she explains. Not only does she see results in her students but she feels more comfortable taking a leadership role in her grade level team.
Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary School Education Concentration, M.Ed.
The master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction helps prepare students to become more dynamic classroom teachers. There is a high success rate within the classroom post-graduation, as well as other opportunities in the greater field of Education. In addition to being a classroom teacher, this degree can also assist in becoming an academic coach, curriculum developer, curriculum specialist, professional development coordinator, and master teacher.
Some potential careers include
- classroom teacher
- curriculum specialist
- director of curriculum and instruction
- instructional coordinator
- teacher mentor
- textbook reviewer
Alumni from the Curriculum and Instruction Program have been employed in many districts including
- Bedford County Schools
- Coffee County School District
- Franklin Special Schools
- Lebanon School District
- Manchester City Schools
- Metro-Davidson Schools
- Murfreesboro City Schools
- Rutherford County Schools
- Sumner County Schools
- Tullahoma City schools
- Williamson County Schools
- Wilson County Schools
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
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