A degree in exceptional child education can prepare you for a teaching career working with elementary and early childhood for students with special learning needs.
Online: Master's in Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Studies Option
MA
Online
Online
APPLY NOW
Take the next step in your education career. You'll benefit from the skills, knowledge, and flexibility of a master of curriculum and instruction degree: education studies online.
Your classroom experience is one of your greatest assets, and this degree helps you use it. The online M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction: Education Studies is built for educators who are already in the work and ready to go deeper. You'll sharpen your instructional practice, strengthen your curriculum thinking, and build the kind of expertise that makes you indispensable — whether you're in your first five years or your final five.
For more than 150 years, SEMO has been shaping the educators who shape our region. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the best Midwest institutions, and fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, this isn't just a degree, it's a credential with weight behind it.
Where Better Teaching Becomes Bigger Impact
The Education Studies option is designed around your life as a working teacher. Study on your schedule, apply what you learn on Monday morning, and grow into the kind of educator other teachers look to for answers. This program is your chance to stop reacting to challenges in your classroom and start solving them:
- Conduct meaningful research around the real problems you face every day.
- Build deeper subject-matter expertise with 12 hours of electives tailored to your content area.
- Strengthen your approach to curriculum development, assessment, and multicultural instruction.
What Can You Do with a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction: Education Studies Online?
Teachers who hold a master's degree carry a different kind of credibility, one that opens doors well beyond the classroom. This degree positions you for leadership roles within your school and district, including:
- Curriculum Leader
- Program Leader
- Instructional Coach or Department Head
Request Info
We'd love to help you learn more about SEMO! Tell us how we can get in touch.
Curriculum and Instruction: Educational Studies Option Degree Map
This is where you find your fearless.
Online Master's in Educational Technology Careers & Outcomes
-
$77K
Instructional Coordinators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for instructional coordinators is $77,600.
-
$72K
Training and Development Specialists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for training and development specialists in education is $71,980. Training and development specialists create programming around professional development and training.
-
$113k
Education Administrator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for education administrators is $113,360. Training and development specialists create programming around professional development and training.
What You'll Study
The time it takes to earn a degree will vary based on factors such as dual enrollment, remediation, and summer enrollment. Students meet with an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress.
Core Courses:
- GR691 Methods of Research (3)
- GR698 Master's Final Comprehensive Exam (0)
- SE600 Multimedia in Education (3)
- SE638 Improvement of Instruction & Assessment (3)
- SE641 Teaching in a Multicultural Society (3)
- SE642 Secondary Curriculum Development (3)
- EA653 Curriculum for Leaders in Education (3)
Educational Studies Option:
Choose 12 hours from any subject specialty area – Autism, Educational Studies, English, or Science
- 500-600 level in BI, BY, CF, CH, EA, ED, EN, EX, GG, GH, GO, HP, LI, PH, PL, PS, PY, SE, SS, ST, TL, TN, US, or WH.
These two programs do not require an internship or practicum. However, the Educational Studies option best serves those students who are current teachers.
NOTE: The Educational Technology option is online only.
This program does not lead to teacher certification.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Probationary Admission
Probationary admission will be considered by the Office of Admissions if the applicant presents a GPA that is 2.5 to 2.74. The applicant must complete six hours of graduate level course work in the core area of study with a grade of ‘B’ or higher to continue in the program.
Appeals Process
Applicants who are denied admission can appeal to the College of Education, Health, and Human Studies Admission Appeals Committee, which is composed of one representative from each program offering a graduate program.
Graduation Requirement
Students must attain an overall GPA of 3.25 to graduate from the program.
For graduate studies admissions deadlines, visit the graduate requirements to learn more
https://semo.edu/admissions/requirements/graduate.html
What will it cost?
Dr. Lisa Bertrand, Ed.D.
Professor in the Department of Leadership, Middle and Secondary Education
In order to promote a sense of community and collaboration, I design each class to address active student engagement where my philosophy centers on the constructivist approach to learning.
View Department Faculty
College of Education, Health and Human Studies
This program is housed in the College of Education, Health and Human Studies, where students prepare for careers that change lives. Whether you want to educate, improve health, support individuals and families, or help communities thrive, you'll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact.
Earn Your Degree on Your Schedule.
Do more than dream about the future. Take the first steps to make it all happen.
Online Learning at SEMO
When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at SEMO takes the same reputable college courses taught by SEMO faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.
Accreditations
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. SEMO's Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive team will provide the expertise and support you need, so you're landing your dream job.
Additional Resources
Take the Next Step
Contact Us
Location
Office Location
Kent Library 305
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 4610
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701