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The Master of Education program with emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction is offered for fully certified elementary and secondary school teachers. Certification is an option in the early childhood cluster, middle level, and STEM fields. The program fosters teacher growth through exploration of principles of theory and practice that enhance teaching through research and technology.
Ship is an excellent place to study to become a teacher because of the opportunities to:
- Observe classes in elementary, secondary and community college settings
- Observe physically challenged and exceptional learners
- Take part in student teaching
- Participate in student groups that complement the academic experience
- Receive personalized attention and advisement from experienced professors
There are also opportunities unique to Ship through:
- Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School – The school provides a unique opportunity to observe and participate in elementary school activities and classroom teaching experiences with children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Ship is the only university in Pennsylvania with an on-campus public elementary lab school.
- Bartos Child and Family Center – The center is adjacent to the lab school provides opportunities to observe and work with children ages one through five.
- Head Start – This program on campus provides more opportunities for observations and to work with children.
Admissions Requirements:
In addition to the application and transcript(s), Curriculum & Instruction applicants must submit:
- Program statement
- Please provide clear and concise answers to the following questions:
- Describe your three most significant professional experiences
- Describe your major professional traits
- Describe yourself in terms of strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
- Explain why you wish to pursue the master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction
- Please provide clear and concise answers to the following questions:
- Three (3) Recommendations
- One of the three recommendations must be from your last professional supervisor
The Curriculum & Instruction master's degree program is intended for individuals who possess a teaching certificate or those seeking to obtain certification. Both the early childhood education concentration and the middle level concentration have options that do not require students to hold certification and thus lead to a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. The degree is designed to enhance teaching and learning through exploration of theoretical principles and practical applications to educational settings. Based on the concentration you select and option within the concentration, the credit requirements vary. The M.Ed. without certification is a 36-credit M.Ed. program.
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Course Work for Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
The Curriculum and Instruction Master’s degree program is intended for educators who possess a teaching certification in grade level bands: PK-4, 4-8, 7-12, or PK-12 or related education degrees or certificates. The four core focus areas: curriculum and assessment; effective teaching; learners; and research provide graduate students with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and dispositions.
The four interdisciplinary focus areas: leadership; diversity, equity, and inclusion; responsive teaching and learning; and literacy address concepts of preparation, planning, instruction, professionalism, and classroom environments. For complete course descriptions, visit the catalog.