Program Overview

The C&I Master's Program is designed to grow an individual's capacity to be a transformational educational leader with a deeper understanding of curriculum and instruction that meets the needs of diverse learners. The focus of the program includes designing and evaluation leading edge inquiry-based and culturally relevant curricula and a deeper exploration into current theories and issues and how they impact instruction and curriculum. This reading concentration allows for a focus on reading methods in content areas and addressing struggling readers.

You will also develop knowledge about educational policies and instructional approaches which foster literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and visually representing) for English language learners. You will learn to create culturally responsive classrooms with learning environments where all students feel safe, affirmed and nurtured.

Curriculum includes an understanding of how to plan for technology-enhanced student-centered learning in the classroom. You will broaden your knowledge of curricular options, teaching models and instructional strategies for the 21st century learner. As an added benefit, you will participate in a field experience that offers a real-life comparison of methods and strategies of technology integration.

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 program is aligned with the rigor of similar National Board programs.

Graduates of the M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading online program will be able to:

• Apply theory to classroom practices immediately
• Assess educators and programs
• Create a comprehensive portfolio
• Influence instructional design changes
• Further develop teaching skills

Career opportunities:

Also available:

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

Milestones to Guide Your Student Journey

The M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading online program is convenient and accessible—featuring multiple start dates each year. View the full calendar to find the class start that works best for you, along with deadlines for submitting your application, enrolling in courses and paying tuition.

Courses

Read About Our Online Master of Arts in C & I Reading Classes

In order to earn the M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading online, students must complete 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: 15 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.
  • RDNG 657: Comprehension and the Content Areas Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    Through a survey of comprehension theories which impact literacy instruction, students will develop reading techniques and strategies that support student learning in the content areas.
  • RDNG 630: Literacy Instruction in a Multilingual Society Expand dropdown
    Duration: 7.5 weeks

    Credit Hours: 3

    Exploring research and classroom based literature on second language reading and language instruction, students will develop knowledge about educational policies and instructional approaches which foster literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and visually representing) for English language learners.