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Program Overview
Discover the master's in curriculum and instruction online program designed for rising NBCT leaders
Prepare for rewarding, career-defining opportunities with this Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Master Teacher online program. Course content is available 24/7 and provides flexibility on your path to achieving an in-demand curricular leadership role and NBCT distinction.
$12,111
Total Tuition
as few as 12 months
Program Duration
33
Credit Hours
Curriculum and instruction master's online core curriculum emphasizes practical application of current theory, research, assessment and coaching to improve your efficacy as an educator. Specialized master teacher courses explore the National Board Five Core Propositions and Standards and equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to present evidence verifying you have met the highest NBCT principles.
Our supportive faculty are nationally board certified and hold extensive experience coaching NBCT candidates. They offer invaluable assistance and guidance while you prepare a portfolio for submission to the review process. TAMIU will provide coursework aligned to the process of applying for national board certification.
In the M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Master Teacher online program, you will:
- Use informative resources to synthesize and analyze current research in the promotion of curriculum and instruction models
- Utilize evidenced-based practices, methodologies, and teaching practices in applied and collaborative learning
- Impact the academic needs of diverse learners at a school or district by developing instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data
The Texas A&M International University College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Tuition
Our online master's in curriculum and instruction tuition by the numbers
Tuition for the M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Master Teacher online program is affordable and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.
In-State Tuition:
The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.
*Tuition Subject to Change
Program Tuition
$12,111
In-State Tuition Per Credit hour: $367
Out-of-State Tuition:
| Program Tuition |
|---|
| $33,990 |
| Out of State Tuition Per Credit hour |
| $1,030 |
Calendar
Stay on track with our convenient program schedule
The M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Master Teacher program is delivered online, featuring 7-week courses and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I 2023 | 01/17/2023 | 01/03/2023 | 01/09/2023 | 01/11/2023 | 01/13/2023 |
| Spring II 2023 | 03/20/2023 | 03/06/2023 | 03/13/2023 | 03/15/2023 | 03/20/2023 |
| Summer I 2023 | 05/15/2023 | 05/01/2023 | 05/08/2023 | 05/10/2023 | 05/12/2023 |
| Summer II 2023 | 07/10/2023 | 06/26/2023 | 07/03/2023 | 07/05/2023 | 07/07/2023 |
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Admissions
M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Master Teacher online admission requirements- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours
International Transcript Evaluation:
TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:
Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to [email protected]
Former TAMIU students do not need to submit TAMIU transcripts.
For documents other than transcripts, please upload to your application portal located here. If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.
Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712.
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Preview the curriculum for your online M.S. in C&I – Master Teacher program
Curriculum for the M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Master Teacher online program is comprised of 11 courses (33 credit hours). You are required to take six core courses, including a fixed first course (EDCI 5313: Foundations of Curriculum) and a capstone (EDCI 5317: Evaluation of Curriculum & Instruction); and five specialization courses, which are aligned with the National Board Five Core Propositions and Standards.
You must take the following courses.
EDCI 5313: Foundations of Curriculum
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide a historical and conceptual foundation in the discipline of curriculum and instruction for those beginning their graduate work. It will cover the historical and philosophical beginnings of the traditional content taught in the public school systems in the U.S., from pre-kindergarten through completion of the academic core of post-secondary schooling. Examination of key components of the purpose and methods of instruction will punctuate the historical context to identify specific C&I elements in some of the following eras: ancient and pre-modern contributions, Pre-Colonial and Colonial American schooling, early foundations of instruction in the U.S., implications of modern C&I, and trends in post-modern C&I. A major element of the course will be the development of a research topic and subsequent student project focusing on the topic. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
EDCI 5316: Social and Cultural Studies of Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Engage in critical analysis of education’s place in today’s rapidly changing local and global society with a focus on comprehending education from historic, philosophic, social and cultural perspectives and the impact of those perspectives on current practice. Evaluate curricular and instructional perspectives and ways of viewing educational history from a theoretically informed lens. Critically examine the practices and policies used in schooling to enact decisions on curricular reforms in schooling with a critical understanding of diversity, social inequity, and equal educational opportunities. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
EDCI 5317: Evaluation of Curriculum & Instruction (Capstone)
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is a thorough treatment of various standard, research-based techniques for evaluation of instruction (i.e., authentic assessments, alternative assessments, qualitative and quantitative testing methods, and non-specific measurement methods). In addition, this course explores the concepts behind assessment, identifies various assessment tools and incorporates models of assessment appropriate for a variety of instructional settings. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
EDCI 5319: Advanced Theories for Learning
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is a general survey of theories of learning as they apply to the modern classroom. The course is designed to acquaint students with major historical and modern theories and their proponents of how children learn together, with implications for schools in modern society. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
EDCI 5321: Collegial Coaching and Mentoring
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course addresses teacher leadership in the context of advancing the expertise and leadership of peers, thereby expanding the teacher-leader’s sphere of influence beyond the walls of the classroom. Teachers explore mentoring and coaching models designed to promote the professional growth of their colleagues. They learn and apply skills for mentoring novice teachers and for engaging in coaching relationships with peers at all stages of the teacher-development cycle. Various forms of collaboration with colleagues are addressed, and diversity—as well as interpersonal and communication skills—are emphasized. Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
EDGR 5320: Foundations of Educational Research
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the competencies required for critical understanding, evaluation and utilization of published educational research. The course addresses quantitative and qualitative research methods. Topics include problem formulation and refinement; research design; sampling; measurement and data collection; data-analysis techniques; and the inference process.
You must take the following courses.
EDGR 5321: Making Knowledge Accessible to Students
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is an advanced course for certified educators seeking National Board Certification. Course content includes comprehending individual differences and adjusting practices; understanding how students develop and learn; treating students equitably, developing positive and supportive classroom climates, which support student character development; and preparing students for a successful future. Course activities include completing course modules, the study of the National Board Standards, reflective analysis of individual teaching practices and their outcomes on student learning, and analyzing video cases of National Board-Certified Teachers at work in the classroom.
EDGR 5322: Application of Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is an advanced course for certified educators seeking National Board Certification. Course content includes describing how content knowledge is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines; communicating subject knowledge effectively; generate multiple paths for meeting learning goals and accommodating student dispositions. Course activities include completing course modules and analyzing video cases of National Board-Certified Teachers at work in the classroom to identify and reflect on the teaching of specific content under a variety of teaching context scenarios.
EDGE 5324: Managing and Monitoring Student Learning
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is an advanced course for certified educators seeking National Board Certification. Course content includes: using multiple methods to meet instructional goals; support student learning in varied settings and groups; promoting student engagement; and assessing student progress. Course activities include completing course modules, application of data analysis to various teaching scenarios, and analyzing video cases of National Board-Certified Teachers at work in the classroom.
EDGR 5326: Analyzing Practice and Pursuing Professional Growth
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is an advanced course for certified educators seeking National Board Certification. Course content includes using professional judgment to modify instruction and accessing feedback and research to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Course activities include completing course modules concerning the reflective study of the NBPTS standards and analyzing video cases of National Board-Certified Teachers at work in the classroom with rubrics of accomplished teaching practice.
EDGR 5327: Collaboration in Learning Community
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is an advanced course for certified educators seeking National Board Certification. Course content includes collaborating with other professionals to improve school effectiveness; working collaboratively with families; working collaboratively with the community. Course activities include completing the course module, presenting and reflecting upon professional development activities, and analyzing video cases of National Board-Certified Teachers at work in the classroom.
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