<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>What aspects of leadership are most effective when transforming curriculum and instructional practices? Which instructional methods have been shown to result in the engagement of diverse learners? How are learning theories applied to the effective development of courses and instructional strategies? These are among the major topics you will explore as a student of the Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Curriculum &amp; Instruction program at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Core courses provide examinations of student assessment methods, education decision-making processes, differentiated instructional practices, contemporary teaching perspectives, and the use of educational technology. The application of theories and concepts studied throughout the program is achieved in the two-part capstone, where you will choose an educational challenge for which you will provide a solution through the redesign of an existing curriculum. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You must hold a bachelor's degree, possibly in education or a related area, prior to seeking enrollment in this MA in Education program. Strong analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills are essential, as leaders in areas of curriculum development and instructional approaches often apply these skills to evaluate existing curricula and instructional practices, design new materials and strategies, and consistently make decisions regarding coursework, teaching methods, and instructional systems. Applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To reach the required 36 credits needed to earn this master's degree, you must complete 24 credits in the core curriculum and 12 credits in the specialization area. Graduation requirements also include obtaining a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>EDU 650</td><td> Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the 21st Century</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 692</td><td> Creativity, Culture, &amp; Global Contexts in Education Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 673</td><td> Instructional Strategies for Differentiated Teaching &amp; Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 645</td><td> Learning &amp; Assessment for the 21st Century</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 620</td><td> Meeting Individual Student Needs with Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>ESE 601</td><td> Students with Exceptionalities in the School Setting</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 694</td><td> Capstone I: Educational Research</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 696</td><td> Capstone II: Culminating Project</td></tr> </table><p><u>Curriculum & Instruction Specialization Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ECI 601</td><td> Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction: The Science of Learning and Teaching</td></tr> <tr><td>ECI 610</td><td> 21st Century Curriculum, Standards, and Assessment</td></tr> <tr><td>ECI 615</td><td> Intentional Approaches to Intervention</td></tr> <tr><td>ECI 685</td><td> Transforming Curriculum and Instruction Through Empowering</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have met all the requirements of the MA in Education - Curriculum &amp; Instruction program, you could explore employment opportunities in public or private elementary, middle, or high schools; educational consulting companies; community learning centers; or postsecondary institutions. Your role might include reviewing existing curricula and teaching materials, analyzing instructional methods, designing courses, implementing educational technologies, or training teachers. </p> <p>With the skills you have likely developed in this program, you might choose to become one of the following: </p> <ul><li>School principal </li><li>Curriculum specialist </li><li>Instructional coordinator </li><li>Director of instructional technology </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Should you have the desire to pursue more advanced administrative positions or teaching opportunities in a postsecondary institution, you would need to go on to doctoral studies after completing the Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum &amp; Instruction program at UAGC. These advanced classes could offer more extensive studies in teacher leading, instructional models, learning theory, program evaluation methods, and educational research processes. </p> <p>Some doctoral programs you could be interested in are: </p> <ul><li>PhD in Instructional Technology </li><li>PhD in Instructional Design and Development </li><li>Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction</li></ul>