Education – Curriculum and Instruction
- Master
Do you want to improve your teaching practice, do you want to take on leadership roles or advance your career without leaving the classroom?
- Flexible learning time to balance work and family.
- $350 per credit
- Non-thesis program with no entrance exam
- Five semesters with a June start
- Compact schedule of one course at a time
- Advance two salary lanes in two years
- Learner-center focus with competency-based grading
- Courses include discussion, self-reflection, and personal inquiry
- Practical application to current K-12 teaching and teacher leadership
- Cohort model of collaboration with active network of peers
ALIGNED TO PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
- NBPTS Teacher Leadership competencies
- InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions
- National Education Association (NEA) Teacher Leader Model Standards
- Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning
Application Requirements
Summer 2023-2024 is full, and applications are being accepted for 2024-2025. Applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in education from an approved institution
- A college GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A current teaching license
Apply in 6 easy steps:
- Complete an application
- Submit a brief personal essay
- Provide two recommendations
- Submit your teaching license
- Fill out a student records release form
- Mail official transcript(s) to: OnlineAdmissions@uj.edu
or
College of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions
4840 23rd Avenue South
Suite 208
Fargo, ND 58104
Tuition and Cost
- 30 graduate credit hours at $350 per credit
| 2 years | Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,100 6 credits ($350/cr) |
$2,100 6 credits ($350/cr) |
$2,100 6 credits ($350/cr) |
|
| Fees | $30 | $30 | $30 | |
| Standard Allowance for Rent or Other Housing Costs/Food* | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | |
| Books & Supplies* | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Transportation* | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Miscellaneous* | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Subtotal | $10,130 | $10,130 | $10,130 |
*Although this program is completely online, we are required to list estimated costs (including room and board) based on student surveys.
Plan of Study
Summer 1
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
EDUC 523 |
The Art and Science of Educational Leadership |
3 |
EDUC 526 |
Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education |
3 |
Fall 1
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
EDUC 522 |
Principles of Curriculum Development and Assessment |
3 |
EDUC 527 |
21st Century Curriculum |
3 |
Spring 1
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
EDUC 519 |
Understanding Diverse Learners |
3 |
EDUC 521 |
Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning |
3 |
Summer 2 and Fall 2
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
EDUC 524 |
Models of Learning and Instruction |
3 |
EDUC 529 |
Collaboration and Professional Development |
3 |
EDUC 528 |
Instructional Coaching and Mentoring |
3 |
EDUC 530 |
Leading Organizational Change |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 30
We’re all about making your education affordable.
We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ Accelerated education. In fact, 50% of our graduate students receive financial aid.