By earning a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Administration, education professionals not only elevate their careers but also have the potential to make a significant impact on teacher performance and student success.
What Is a Curriculum and Instruction Administrator?
Leaders in curriculum and instruction are problem-solvers and decision-makers. They understand the state and federal standards that must be met, along with administrative and legal issues that affect curriculum. Administrative leadership responsibilities in this position may also include personnel management, public relations, finance and budgeting.
With a degree in curriculum and instruction, you will have the tools necessary to design, deliver and assess instructional programs. As a leader, you will have the opportunity to improve student learning outcomes by coaching, motivating and mentoring other teachers to improve the effectiveness of instructional programs.
Texas A&M International University Online Program
TAMIU offers a fully online master’s degree program for those who want to create effective instructional programs, synthesize and analyze current research to develop curriculum and instructional models, and apply evidence-based teaching practices and methodologies. The online format provides the flexibility that working professionals need in order to continue working while pursuing an advanced degree.
This fully accredited program prepares you for a variety of roles in curricular leadership in education as well as a broad range of other industries. The M.S. in C&I with a Specialization in Educational Administration “helps you develop your organizational leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills through an in-depth understanding of public school law, school administration and advanced problems in supervision.”
The emphasis on organizational leadership in this program prepares you to synthesize, analyze and evaluate data to ensure culturally competent teaching and learning as you coach and mentor other educators. Promoting professional growth and advancing the expertise and leadership of peers is emphasized as an important part of a leadership role.
What to Expect
The curriculum for the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Administration online program at TAMIU includes 11 courses, for a total of 33 credit hours. Six start dates are offered each year.
In the six core courses, students study historic and cultural aspects of education as well as educational theories and best practices in teaching and research. Core courses include:
- Foundations of Curriculum
- Social and Cultural Studies of Education
- Evaluation of Curriculum & Instruction (Capstone)
- Advanced Theories for Learning
- Foundations of Educational Research
- Collegial Coaching and Mentoring
The specialization courses focus on the responsibilities of educational leaders:
- School Administration
- Organization & Evaluation of Curriculum
- Principalship
- Public School Law
- Advanced Problems in Supervision
Learn more about TAMIU’s Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Administration online program.
