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ONLINE EDUCATION DEGREES IN CURRICULUM DESIGN

Discover online instructional design and degree programs. Compare curriculum design degrees from several accredited universities and colleges. Find online education degree programs with specializations in curriculum and instruction, curriculum, instruction and assessment, curriculum design, instructional design, curriculum studies, technology, field based education, and more.

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Learn to use learning theory, technology, educational standards, and more to design and implement curricula

The field of curriculum and instruction design has emerged, especially in K-12 schools, as Internet technology has allowed teachers to share curriculum and ideas and state and federal governments have instituted standards that all public schools must meet. Many school systems now employ curriculum designers to write and oversee curriculum, seeking both a curriculum that meets state and federal standards and a way to measure students' performance.

Technology has added to the variety of teaching tools that curriculum designers are expected implement, including web sites, multimedia, and CD-ROMs. Curriculum designers are responsible for training an organization's staff on how to use and implement their curriculum.

School systems expect curriculum to meet local, state, and federal standards, such as those of the U.S. Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Curriculum designers do more than write lesson plans and syllabi; they use teaching and learning theories to create curriculum to best help a specific group of students learn.

Curriculum designers hold at least a bachelor's degree, and many have a master's degree. Coursework for these degrees can include instructor evaluation techniques and observation and analysis of teaching methods.

In May 2004, the Bureau of Labor Studies reported that curriculum designers earn a median salary of more than $51,000. Between 2002 and 2012, the job market for curriculum designers should grow about 26%, based on projections from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook handbook.

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Curriculum designers are charged with selecting those topics that should be passed onto students, and how best to train young minds. This requires in-depth training in education, psychology, curriculum development, and education administration.

Some of the tasks of a curriculum design specialist include designing coursework (for traditional classrooms or, increasingly, online and distance learning programs), training instructors, creating appropriate assessment formats and methods, evaluating learning materials, and keeping up-to-date with instructional techniques and industry developments.

Most employers require at least a bachelor's in curriculum design or a related field, although a master's degree or higher will boost your career opportunities. However, because education is such an important part of our society, job opportunities for qualified curriculum design professionals should be high in the coming years.

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AIU Online

Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction

American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Western Governors University

M.Ed.- Instructional Design

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU's "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, BYU, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The WGU Teachers College is the first and only online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Learn more about programs at Western Governors University.

Jones International University Online

M.Ed. In Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction
M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction
M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure

At Jones International University, new classes begin each month, and admission applications to the degree program are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Each course is offered in an accelerated 8-week term. JIU was the first fully online university to receive accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, a United States regional accrediting agency.

Learn more about programs at Jones International University Online.

The University of Scranton Online

MS Curriculum & Instruction

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Grand Canyon University

M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Reading
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology

Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Learn more about programs at Grand Canyon University.

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Acadia University
Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada offers the following education degree in curriculum studies:

Master of Education in Curriculum Studies

Acadia is a recognized fully accredited Canadian university of high academic standing.

California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Bakersfield offers a completely online Master of Arts Degree in Education program in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis Field Based Education. Open to any California teacher who has a valid California teaching credential. Field-based teacher preparation involves immersing participants in various school settings as they plan, teach, reflect and apply. Field-based education is a proven-and-tested approach to prepare teachers for the challenges of the teaching profession by linking theory into practice, moving from reflection into action, and shifting from empowered to empowering. Involvement in BTSA is recommended. The MA in Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers an online M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction. This degree is intended for individuals who teach or lead programs in grades K through 12. The C & I Masters Degree provides flexibility through three areas of concentration: Teaching and Learning Specialist, National Board Certification, or Curriculum Leadership. Emporia State University is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University's Master of Education (M.Ed.) Online program is designed for the classroom teacher seeking an advanced degree with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by NCATE.

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University School of Education offers an online Master's of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. This innovative program allows you to earn your master's degree entirely online. Now, within just two years, you can complete a fully-accredited M.Ed. with a specialization in teaching and learning over the Internet. Providing you the same exceptional quality degree you would earn if you attended class on campus, the online program utilizes a user-friendly system to enhance communication and interaction between students and faculty. In addition, all the courses are taught by regular SPU faculty - a majority of which have earned doctorates and are experienced educators and researchers. Seattle Pacific University is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

University of Calgary, Canada
The Graduate Division of Educational Research (GDER) in the Faculty of Education at University of Calgary in Canada offers an online Master of Education with specialization in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. This area of specialization is designed to enhance the skills of the classroom teacher. It focuses on the analysis of dominant models of teaching such as reflective practice, classroom management, equity within the classroom including ethnic and gender issues, curriculum decision making, and media literacy.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers an Online Masters of Education degree for practicing teachers and administrators with a focus on Curriculum, Technology, and Education Reform, composed of eight online courses that meet requirements for a Master of Education degree. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

UT TeleCampus
The UT TeleCampus functions as a central support unit for distance education programs and online degrees from the University of Texas System's 15 institutions. The TeleCampus online programs include:

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

AIU Online

Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction

Western Governors University

M.Ed.- Instructional Design

Jones International University Online

M.Ed. In Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction
M.Ed. in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure
M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, & Instruction
M.Ed. in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure

The University of Scranton Online

MS Curriculum & Instruction

Grand Canyon University

M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Reading
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: Technology

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