<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Methods and Curriculum program at Concordia University Portland is specifically designed to address the needs of teachers who want to learn new instructional and assessment techniques and, ultimately, help their K-12 students perform better academically. You'll have the opportunity to perform educational research and to gain additional classroom management skills. You can complete your studies in about one year. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Busy teachers who are seeking an effective way of pursuing an advanced education may find this online program helpful. Program participants should have a passion for teaching as well as a bachelor's degree that was earned with a minimum GPA of 2.8. All applicants to Concordia University Portland programs must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. In addition, applicants must submit two recommendation letters, a letter of intent, and a resume. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program includes five core courses, four concentration courses, and a capstone course. Following is a listing of program courses. </p> <p><u>Professional Core Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>EDGR 502 </td><td> Developing Character through the Curriculum</td></tr> <tr><td>EDGR 535 </td><td> Theories of Teaching and Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>EDGR 595 </td><td> Community of Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>EDGR 601 </td><td> Educational Research</td></tr> <tr><td>EDGR 602 </td><td> Contemporary Educational Thought</td></tr> </table><p><u>Personalized Methods & Curriculum Strand</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>EDGR 520 </td><td> Curriculum Design and Assessment</td></tr> <tr><td>EDCI 571 </td><td> Teaching in an Online Curriculum</td></tr> <tr><td>EDCI 540 </td><td> Multicultural Counseling and Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDRD 554 </td><td> Current Issues in Literacy</td></tr> <tr><td>EDGR 698 </td><td> Action Research - Capstone</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After graduating from the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Methods and Curriculum program you could pursue teaching positions in schools and other education facilities. YOu may also choose to seek positions in curriculum development. The following are some career choices you might consider upon graduating from this program: </p> <ul><li>K-12 teacher </li><li>K-12 curriculum development specialist</li></ul>