Curriculum & Instruction, MA Ed (Elementary Education)

The online Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed), with an emphasis in Elementary Education program is designed to prepare you with best-practice knowledge to develop and assess curricula to maximize student learning in the K-6 classroom.

Through coursework, students gain: 

• Knowledge and skill in the design, development and evaluation of school curriculum. 
• Greater expertise in the area of elementary education in the K-6 setting. 
• Credentials for career advancement. 

More about the Curriculum and Instruction, MA Ed Program:

The Curriculum and Instruction program is designed to provide educators with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skill in the design, development and evaluation of school curriculum. The program requires four core courses covering areas of research, democracy, diversity and technology in accordance with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. 

Course options are available for students who already have a teaching permit as well as those seeking to qualify for a transitional teaching permit through the Curriculum and Instruction program. 

The Curriculum and Instruction, MA Ed program offers the following specializations: 

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• English as a Second Language
• Instructional Effectiveness
• Montessori Early Childhood
• Montessori - Elementary I
• Reading/Special Education
• School Librarian
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Secondary Education
• Transitional Certification

Career Outlook: Curriculum specialists support teachers by providing foundation materials for courses and giving constructive feedback on how teachers are implementing those materials. Sometimes they are called instructional coordinators. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of instructional coordinators is projected to grow 11% between 2016 and 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. As states and school districts put greater emphasis on student achievement data, schools may increasingly turn to instructional coordinators to develop better curriculums and improve teachers' effectiveness.