Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Curriculum & Instruction
with Alternative Teacher Certification
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
1 academic year of coursework, 1 year of internship
Two pathways available for Alternative Teacher Certification
Small class size for personalized attention
For
A career in education leads to a lifetime of helping others to fulfill their potential for success in life and career. The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with Alternative Teacher Certification degree is for professionals who desire to earn a master’s in education and pursue a teaching career. This program specializes in three core competency areas: Instructional Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership. Students complete the program as individuals who are trauma informed, ready to lead, equipped to have a positive impact on today’s learners, and empowered to make an impact within their schools.
What You Learn
This program incorporates the three primary competency of areas of Instructional Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership through a convenient online program delivered by highly qualified and award-winning faculty. Our interconnected curriculum provides faculty mentoring, collaboration and professional development without unnecessary papers and tests. We use practical based application of the curriculum to develop well rounded teaching professionals to have a positive impact in today’s K12 environment.
How You Learn
Our convenient online format provides professionals the opportunity to make a positive impact in schools through our collaborative and interconnected curriculum. Throughout each course there will be constant communication between faculty and students for a consistent, balanced program. Fall and Spring semesters are 15 weeks, and the summer semester is 4-5 weeks. The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with Alternative Teacher Certification Program also offers two pathways for Texas teacher certification after successful completion of coursework: One year paid Internship through a school district, or 1 semester of unpaid graduate clinical teaching. Students can select the pathway that most aligns with their needs and career goals.
Internship: Hired by a school district as a full-time teacher, you will fulfill all teaching responsibilities while receiving beginning teacher salary and any other employee benefits agreed upon or offered by the hiring district. The internship includes all required testing and TEA required trainings needed for all first-year educators which provides beneficial credentials and an advantage over all regular alternative certification candidates competing for the same positions. You start with an advanced degree and all trainings, including certificates in mental health, dyslexia, T-TESS training in lesson planning, Trauma- Informed Pedagogy, and training in Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
Graduate Clinical Teaching: 1-semester of full-time, unpaid placement with faculty at the university and an assigned mentor, in which faculty and your mentor provides opportunities for you to plan and deliver lessons to entire class of students.
Career Outcomes
This program is excellent for those who wish to become certified and pursue a career in teaching. The curriculum provides the best opportunity to succeed in all facets of teaching and curriculum development.
Degree Requirements
An interview with the admissions team is required to determine undergraduate qualifications through a transcript analysis and for candidates to select a certification area.
1st Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 5301 | Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5313 | Research-based and Data Informed Instruction for Supervision of Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 5323 | Learning Theory aligned to Child/Student Development | 3 |
| EDUC 5324 | Assessment for Diverse Learning | 3 |
2nd Semester
| EDUC 5303 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 5304 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5326 | Instructional Technology and Digital Literacy/Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| EDUC 5341 | Disciplinary Literacy Research and Instructional Strategies | 3 |
3rd Semester
| EDUC 5312 | Multicultural School/Community Relations & Collaboration for School and Student Success | 3 |
| EDUC 5321 | Trends and Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 5340 | Literacy Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 5342 | Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Required Clinical Courses for Candidates Adding Alternative Teacher Certification
Candidates may only certify in areas in which Schreiner University is TEA approved: Science 7-12 ( Biology), Chemistry 7-12, History 7-12, English 7-12, Math 7-12, Art 7-12, Music 7-12, and Physical Education 7-12.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EDUC 5307 | Internship I | 3 |
| EDUC 5308 | Internship II | 3 |
| EDUC 5601 | Grad Clinical | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Either Internship or Clinical Teaching will meet the requirement. The order of courses is subject to change.
Note:
Eligibility for Clinical Internship requires successful completion of one 12-hour course semester, 50 hours of FBE (Approved Field Based Experience), and successful completion of required TExES state content and PPR exams. TEA required certification training is included in EDUC 5307 and 5308 Internship with University Field Supervision.
