Online Master of Education Curriculum Instruction and Assessment
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Be part of the online revolution
In the age of COVID-19, online learning has given people the opportunity to gain new skills – and reinvent themselves – from the comfort of home. You can help support educators as they learn to master the newest digital tools with a Master of Education, Instructional Technology concentration. The skills you develop can help you expand your role in school or business with confidence.
Fall classes start on October 6
Program at a glance
12
11-week courses in the program
$1680
Cost per course
Online
Earn your degree online with Strayer
Get a master’s that matters
Earning your Master of Education, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment concentration can give you the flexibility to stay engaged with your school and students while you refine your teaching strategies in K-12 or adult learning environments.
Build your skills
- Demonstrate and promote multiethnic and multicultural awareness and appreciation in K-12 instructional methods, curriculum development and assessment.
- Explore curriculum mapping to develop, implement and evaluate curricula for use in multiple educational settings.
- Hone your teaching strategies in the K-12 or adult learning environment.
- Deliver K-12 or adult instruction, develop and implement program curricula and obtain and present assessment data.
Features
Build your ePortfolio
Students will create journals about their work, including artifacts from coursework or work, to showcase their new competencies.
Start-to-finish support
Your admissions officer and student services coach will mentor, motivate and support you from enrollment to the day you graduate.
1:1 attention you deserve
Our professors promise you a human, personalized learning experience that keeps you connected, engaged and moving forward.
Completion of Strayer University’s Master of Education program does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for public school teacher or administrator licensure in any state, nor that a student will be eligible for pay raises, promotions or other job-related benefits. Students pursuing teacher or school administrator certification in the public school system should contact their respective state offices of education as well as local school district to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program.
The high-quality higher education you deserve
Strayer University is proud to be certified or accredited
by four respected organizations. We’re committed to meeting quality
standards, so you can earn an industry-recognized diploma you’re proud
to display. View the ACBSP student achievement information.
Affording your degree
At Strayer, you’ll find plenty of ways to make your tuition affordable, so you can worry less about your budget and get down to business.
$1680
cost per course
$150
degree conferral (one-time only)
$65
technology fee (one per term)
Ways to reduce your cost
Transfer up to 4 classes toward your master's degree.
Save up to 25% off the cost of select master’s degrees. Eligibility rules apply.
Explore additional scholarships & ways to save.
Get an estimated cost breakdown
Connect with an admissions officer to get a sense of what your total program cost will be.
Take your teaching to the next level
Our concentration in curriculum, instruction and assessment can help you plan and create educational models that help keep children or adult learners engaged and inspired. You’ll get set to recognize and implement relevant teaching and learning strategies and make meaningful contributions in your institution. View all courses
Sample courses
Review, analyze and evaluate contemporary educational theory and practice in relation to the teaching and learning process. View different philosophical perspectives on human development, motivational theory and learning theory, including effects on the educational enterprise as these perspectives are applied to varied learning situations.
Get the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to assess and evaluate instructional and other educational programs in traditional and non-traditional institutions. Focus on determining present status, determining future direction, charting a course of action and assessing progress toward desired outcomes. Study standardized and alternative forms of measurement as a means of evaluating and validating instructional outcomes.
Apply learning theory to strategies for determining learners needs; differentiating, implementing and sequencing appropriate instructional methods to meet those needs; identifying and providing learning support resources; and assessing effects upon student performance. Examine uses of various instructional methods such as learner-centered instruction, collaborative methods, distance learning methods and direct instruction.
Presents both formal and informal measures for assessing learners' progress. Course involves analyzing various approaches to interpreting individual and group performance. Uses of formative and summative assessments are examined in relation to maintaining a positive learning environment based on research and best practices. A variety of learning assessment strategies will be examined such as the development of rubrics, journal evaluation techniques, standardized testing, universal design strategies, technology-based assessments and portfolios.
Discuss aspects of educational research including study purpose, research design, methods of analysis and formal scholarly writing. Focus on decision-making and policy formation in educational and related settings. Examine qualitative and quantitative research paradigms as you evaluate and interpret measures deriving from both methodological approaches. Demonstrate proficiency in writing and knowledge of educational research methods.
Prerequisite: To be taken last or next to last; a grade of 'B' or higher is required.
Apply the rationale for and methods of developing a professional portfolio. Create a portfolio that includes a comprehensive collection of work and artifacts to demonstrate analysis, synthesis and evaluation of theoretical and practical knowledge gained in prior program courses. Demonstrate competency of your specific concentration area as well as of program outcomes. A supervising faculty member will evaluate your capstone project. A grade of B or higher is required.
Master’s admission requirements
Before you can pursue your master’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
Proof of a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo identification
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer.
Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International students
We welcome more than 1,200 international students from more than 110 countries.
Campus Locations
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A real student community
Experience online and live discussions, receive mentoring, expand your professional networks and create life-long friendships.
Virtual assistant
Meet Irving, a 24/7 virtual personal assistant that handles tasks and answers questions, so you can focus on earning your degree.