MEd Curriculum and Instruction
Advance your teaching. Expand your impact.
MBU’s MEd in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for practicing educators who want to strengthen their instructional skills and take on greater leadership in their schools and communities. This fully online program focuses on the principles of curriculum design, instructional innovation, and educational research, equipping graduates to create engaging, inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of all students. Because this program doesn’t grant licensure, its open for anyone pursuing a career in education.
This program does not grant a teaching endorsement.
- Time to Completion1-2 years
- FormatOnline
- Degree(s)Master of Education
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Why Pursue a Curriculum and Instruction MEd at MBU?
Strong curriculum and creative instruction are at the heart of transformative education. MBU’s MEd in Curriculum and Instruction prepares experienced educators to design effective programs, implement evidence-based practices, and lead meaningful change in their classrooms and beyond. Whether you aspire to improve your teaching craft, influence curriculum development, or move into instructional leadership, this program provides the knowledge and flexibility to support your goals.
Program Benefits:
- Fully online coursework that fits your schedule and lifestyle
- A focus on innovative, student-centered teaching and learning strategies
- Courses taught by expert faculty with real-world K–12 and higher education experience
- License-free admission
At Mary Baldwin, you’ll expand your skills, ignite new ideas, and become a force for educational excellence in your community.
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Getting an MEd is one of the best ways for a teacher to specialize in a particular area of interest, take on a leadership position in a school or district, and increase their overall compensation.
Pamela BaileyAssociate Dean and Director, School of Education
Curriculum
The MEd in Curriculum and Instruction at MBU focuses on developing effective instructional programs by connecting educational theory to research-based practices.
This is a non-licensure program, making it ideal for both active and provisionally licensed teachers as well as non-licensed individuals interested in the field of education.
Sample Courses
This course will cover a variety of pedagogical issues related to Authentic Learning (AL) in the classroom and outside of school (school grounds, parks, community). Topics to be covered include: Authentic, real-world learning methods; using technology with AL; management of students and materials; lesson planning, differentiation, and student assessment; curriculum resources; working with special needs students and diverse populations; getting parents on-board; area mapping and schoolyard habitat development.
Students explore the application of contemporary technologies to advance teaching and learning through investigating a wide variety of media and technological resources. Students in the course will develop an understanding of how educational technology can enhance, augment, and enlarge opportunities for PK-12 student learning.
Our Faculty
Our program’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
Outstanding Outcomes and Opportunities
MBU’s reputation for producing exceptionally qualified educators means that an MEd from MBU translates into a career.
MBU is committed to training teachers for every student, no matter their financial or geographic situation. That’s why an average of 92% of Teacher Program graduates are in one of Virginia’s Top Ten Critical Shortage Areas.
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Cost & Financial Aid
We work hard to make an MBU education one of the most affordable in the country. 95% percent of MBU students receive scholarship awards or financial aid.
MBU also helps you get your degree faster by maximizing transfer credits and translating relevant work experiences into course credits. A great education is worth it. Let us help you bring your aspirations to life.