Overview
Curriculum and Instruction at SIUE
The Master of Science in education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction provides practicing teachers with the opportunity to develop deeper and broader understandings of the challenges of teaching and learning in today’s diverse schools. In addition, individuals studying within the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior who work in other educational settings, such as museums, may also deepen their understanding of issues related to curriculum and instruction. This program, offered within the Department of Teaching and Learning, draws on the many areas of expertise of the curriculum and instruction faculty and offers opportunities for learning that can help students grow in their abilities to become leaders in their professions.
At SIUE, students may customize their degree plans to meet their career needs. An area of emphasis offers many possibilities for study:
- Particular subject area, like literacy, math, science or social studies
- Particular age groups, such as early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school or adult education
- Professional issues, such as curriculum development, differentiated instruction, assessment of student learning, teacher inquiry or teacher leadership
Program Format
Classes in the curriculum and instruction program at SIUE are offered in flexible formats. All classroom courses are offered in the evening. All other options in the curriculum and instruction program are offered in a blended/hybrid format, meaning courses will require two to four campus visits, with additional coursework being completed online.
Degrees Available at SIUE
- Master of Science in Education
Specialized Learning Opportunities
- Advanced Pedagogy
- Adult Continuing Education Option
- Secondary Education - Art
- Secondary Education - Biology
- Secondary Education - Chemistry
- Secondary Education - English Language Arts
- Secondary Education - Foreign Languages
- Secondary Education - History
- Secondary Education - Mathematics
- Secondary Education - Physics
- STEM Education
