Our 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Elementary Math and Science Education enhances your ability to serve the needs of elementary students. Learn advanced skills in curriculum development and implementation while becoming a content specialist in the high-demand areas of math and science. This online M.Ed. program can advance your specialized knowledge and skills for use in the classroom or in a variety of education settings.
Career opportunities for graduates range from curriculum specialist, instructional coordinator and mentor to educational consultant and policy developer.
UTRGV is a collaborative partner in the Texas Regional Collaborative in Science and Math, which promotes mentoring and professional development in science & math instruction.
With no teaching experience required, this online M.Ed. C&I program is designed to prepare educational leaders to serve in variety of career opportunities in the classroom and beyond.
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction is an accelerated, fully online, 30-semester credit hour program. Each course consists of 7-week modules, allowing you to complete the program in as little as 10 months. With specializations in Mathematics Education, Science Education, and Elementary Mathematics/Science Education, the program provides advanced professional teacher education coursework in curriculum and instruction as well as pedagogical content knowledge. Those earning the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction gain in-depth knowledge of the teaching of mathematics and science as well as assessment and instructional best practices. Teachers with advanced knowledge of curriculum and instruction have the skills necessary to become leaders in their schools to promote mathematics and/or science literacy.
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates of this program seek positions as instructional coordinators, curriculum leaders, instructional coaches, Math and science education mentors, and mathematics or science specialists in school districts. Graduates may stay in the classroom continuing to teach and lead other teachers or obtain administrative positions in a central office. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017), the average salary for instructional coordinators in Texas is $68,940, in the Rio Grande Valley it is $69,290, and nationally it is $66,680. In May 2017, there were 14,230 employed in Texas.
“Instructional coordinators will see a 13%
growth in employment from 2012-2022.”
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2017)
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UT Rio Grande Valley's 100% online accelerated graduate programs offer affordable tuition, and financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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