Graduates develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be instructional leaders aligned with the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (24.100), National Board for Professional Teaching Core Propositions, and the Illinois Professional School Leader Standards (29.100)
- Operationalize a vision for learning
- Develop effective instructional programs
- Manage safe and supportive learning environments
- Engage the larger community for learning
- Reflect on practice in professional communities
- Advocate for the success of all students
Curriculum and Instruction graduates receive a Master's Degree in Education (M.Ed.) Curriculum & Instruction.
- Lead Teacher
- Department Chair
- Grade Level Team Leader
- Building Level Teacher Coach
- District Instructional Coach
Please note that licensure and certification requirements for educators vary from state to state. Educators interested in pursuing their graduate education through the American College of Education should check with their respective state Department of Education for determining the certification requirements of their state.
The following concentrations and endorsements can be used to supplement your Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree:
