Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online program at Eastern Michigan University is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to serve as educational and community leaders. In this online education program, you will gain the administrative skills to supervise effective, positive instructional programs and understand principles and procedures for addressing issues related to professional growth and continuous improvement.

Curriculum includes an exploration of knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain school improvement processes. You will learn to build capacity and support among staff for initiatives, revise and refine school practices, monitor progress toward established goals, and make decisions regarding effectiveness. This work is framed by today’s school climate as it is influenced by political, cultural, social, racial, ethnic and economic factors.

EMU students are nurtured and supported by our faculty. Plus, EMU graduates have a large network of educators and administrators across the U.S. with whom to network. The online M.A. in leadership program is aligned with the rigor of similar National Board programs.

Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership online program will be able to:

C & I in Leadership career opportunities:

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Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of graduate education programs and a post-master’s certificate online. Check out our other online education programs.

Calendar

See the Milestones to Guide Your Student Journey

The M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Leadership online program is convenient and accessible—featuring multiple start dates each year. View the full calendar to find future start dates along with deadlines for submitting your application and paying tuition.

Courses

Advance Your Knowledge in These Online Classes for The M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership

For the M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours. As an online student you will take all your classes with EMU instructors, just like you would if you were here on campus.

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  • CURR 656: Curriculum Design Implementation and Evaluation Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course hones curriculum workers skills and knowledge in designing, implementing and evaluating curriculum plans and programs, in designing in-service sessions, in writing curriculum papers and reports, and in evaluating projects. This work is framed by today’s school climate that is influenced by political cultural, social, racial, ethnic and economic factors.
  • EDPS 667: Principles of Educational Research Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course examines basic concepts in understanding and evaluating contemporary educational research, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The focus is on critical understanding of, rather than production of, research.
  • LTEC 602: Technology and Student-Centered Learning Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    Based on theoretical, philosophical and historical perspectives, students will plan for technology-enhanced student-centered learning in their classroom. Students will also participate in a field experience that enables them to compare methods and strategies of technology integration.
  • SFCE 655: Education for Justice: Toward a Diverse, Democratic, & Sustainable Society Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    A study of the interactive relationship between schools and society, the theoretical foundations of multicultural education, and all forms of justice, including social, linguistic, and ecological.
  • CURR 665: Differentiation in the Classroom Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills, concepts and dispositions necessary for differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of all students in the mixed-ability classroom.
  • CURR 670: Curriculum & Teaching Strategies for 21st century Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course provides educators and other professionals the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of curricular options, teaching models, and instructional strategies for the 21st century learner. It builds on the updated theories, concepts, principles and research of current approaches to curriculum development and instruction such as Place-based education approach, Individualized Learning Movement, Project- and Problem-based learning.
  • CURR 674: Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    The purpose of this class is to further develop students’ cultural competency and multicultural teaching skills to create culturally responsive classrooms with learning environments where all students feel safe, affirmed and nurtured.
  • CURR 650: Improving Instruction through Inquiry Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    An examination of motivation as applied to various educational settings and across cultural contexts. Emphasis is on strategies that may influence motivation in self and others.
  • EDLD 515: Instructional Leadership Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course promotes development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for administrators as they supervise effective, positive instructional programs; principles and procedures for addressing issues related to professional growth and continuous improvement.
  • EDLD 517: Leadership for School Improvement Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    This course is an exploration of knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain school improvement processes. Building capacity and support among staff for initiatives, revising and refining school practice, monitoring progress toward established goals and making decisions regarding effectiveness.