Wayne State College
Menu
Best college for education degree

Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree (MSE)

About the Program

Enhance your teaching, leadership, and classroom instruction skills with a master's degree in curriculum and instruction - instructional leadership. In this program, you will explore instructional theory and new approaches to curriculum design that meet the needs of today’s elementary and secondary schools.  Through improved curriculum design, you’ll be able to improve student outcomes by helping your students learn more and understand better. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, the online master’s in curriculum and instruction – instructional leadership is a great way to further your career goals.
 

curriculum and instruction master's pdf download

 

 

Endorsement Programs

If you already have a master's degree in education, you may add one of the following endorsements to your existing degree:

Early Childhood
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Information Technology
Reading Specialist (PK-12)

If want to follow an emphasis area not listed above, you will need to enroll in the full master's program and follow the prescribed program of study to obtain an additional master's degree.

Admission Criteria

  1. Apply for graduate study at WSC
  2. Complete and submit application materials, which will include certification history, transcripts, statement of purpose, and references.

    More information on admission criteria

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 18 graduate credits, subject to evaluation by the Dean of Education and Counseling, may be transferred from another regionally accredited graduate institution and applied toward a degree. Graduate credit accepted must meet a minimum course grade of B and be an appropriate substitute for courses in a WSC program. Credit that has been applied toward a previously earned degree will not be accepted, except for the 9 credit hours that are a part of the professional education core. All classes within an MSE degree program must fit into a 10-year timeframe for degree completion.

Fast Facts

Degrees offered: Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership (MSE) (Master of Science in Education)

This program offers 14 emphasis areas (subjects) to choose from.


Delivery Method: Some emphases are fully online and others are a hybrid (a mix of online and face-to-face classes)


Credit hours required: 36-39


Cost: $378/credit hour ($13,608 - $14,472 for 36-39 credit hours, based on 2024-25 tuition rates)

Tuition and fees
Cost calculator


School: Education and Behavioral Sciences


Department: Educational Foundations and Leadership


Accreditation: Nebraska Department of Education

Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree Emphasis Areas

In the curriculum and instruction master's degree program, you can specialize in the subject of your choice. Most of these emphases are available online.

Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - Business and IT Education
Business and Information Technology (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - ESL Education
ESL (Online)
Reading Specialist Online Master's Degree
Reading Specialist PK-12 (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - Early Childhood
Early Childhood (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences (Online)
Skilled and Technical Sciences Education Online Master's Degree
Skilled and Technical Sciences (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - Elementary Education
Elementary Education (Online)
Math Education Online Master's Degree
Math (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - Social Sciences Education
Social Sciences (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - English Education
English
Music Education Online Master's Degree
Music (Online)
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Subject Area - Community of Learning
Community of Learning

Next start dates

Aug. 19, 2024
16-week fall semester courses
Registration opens Mar. 25, 2024.

Jan. 13, 2025
16-week spring semester courses
Registration opens Nov. 4, 2024.

May 12, 2025
3, 8, and 13-week sessions
Registration opens Mar. 24, 2025.

June 2, 2025
5 and 10-week sessions
Registration opens Mar. 24, 2025.

July 7, 2025
5 and 10-week sessions
Registration opens Mar. 24, 2025.

 

 

Questions? Contact:

School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 402-375-7389

Recognized for Excellence

Wayne State College is continually recognized for incredible value, successful graduates, and innovative learning.

Best Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree Schools, 2023 - College Factual

A "Top 50" School in the U.S.

Most Focused Curriculum & Instruction Master's Degree, 2023

College Factual

Cheapest Online College and University - Intelligent.com

No. 1 in Nebraska; No. 11 in the U.S.

Most Affordable Online School, 2023

Intelligent.com

Most Affordable Online Master's Degree 2021

No. 3 in the U.S.

Most Affordable Online Master's Programs, 2023

EDsmart

Most Affordable College 2020

No. 5 in the U.S.

Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees

Great Value Colleges

Affordability

Master’s degrees at Wayne State College are among the lowest priced in the nation. 

Take the Next Step

Take the Next Step

Online classes are available throughout the summer, fall, and spring.  Advance your career and get started today!