Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Leadership Online

Hone your aptitude in creating, implementing and evaluating curriculum plans and programs with this 100% online graduate program designed for leaders in education like you.

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Program Overview

Get to Know Our Online M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership Online Program

$15,360 Total Tuition
As few as 18 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

The Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online program at Eastern Michigan University is designed to provide practicing classroom teachers with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to serve as teacher leaders. In this online education program, you will gain the administrative skills to supervise effective, positive instructional programs and understand principles and procedures for addressing issues related to professional growth and continuous improvement.

Curriculum includes an exploration of knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain school improvement processes. You will learn to build capacity and support among staff for initiatives, revise and refine school practices, monitor progress toward established goals, and make decisions regarding effectiveness. This work is framed by today’s school climate as it is influenced by political, cultural, social, racial, ethnic and economic factors.

EMU students are nurtured and supported by our faculty. Plus, EMU graduates have a large network of educators and administrators across the U.S. with whom to network. The online M.A. in leadership program is aligned with the rigor of similar National Board programs.

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Graduates of the Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online program will be able to:

  • Apply theory to classroom practices immediately
  • Assess educators and programs
  • Create a comprehensive portfolio
  • Influence instructional design changes
  • Further develop teaching skills

C & I in Leadership career opportunities:

  • Curriculum & Instruction Director
  • Curriculum Leader
  • Academic Coach

Also available:

Eastern Michigan University offers a variety of graduate education programs and a post-master’s certificate online. Check out our other online education programs.

$15,360 Total Tuition
As few as 18 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

All professional education programs in the Eastern Michigan University College of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

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Tuition and Fees

Find Out How and When to Pay for Your Tuition

The M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all online students whether they reside in or out of state. Financial aid may also be available for eligible students.

Tuition breakdown:

$15,360 Total Tuition
$512 Per Credit Hour
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Program Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit Hour Course Per Program
M.A. in C&I – Instructional Leadership $512 $1,536 $15,360

Cost of tuition does not include any additional applicable course fees, standard textbook fees or course materials.


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Federal Financial Aid

If you would like to be considered for financial aid at Eastern Michigan University, you will need to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The Federal School Code for Eastern Michigan University is 002259.

Tuition breakdown:

$512 Per Credit Hour
$15,360 Total Tuition

Calendar

See the Milestones to Guide Your Student Journey

The M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online program is convenient and accessible—featuring multiple start dates each year. View the full calendar to find future start dates along with deadlines for submitting your application and paying tuition.

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12/8/23 Next Application Due Date
1/8/24 Start Classes

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AllStart DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment Deadline*
Fall II10/18/239/20/239/27/2310/18/2311/2/23
Winter I1/8/2412/8/2312/16/231/8/241/18/24
Winter II3/5/242/5/242/13/243/5/243/16/24

*Please visit https://www.emich.edu/registrar/index.php for Registration and Records part of term deadlines

**Please refer to the Student Business Services website for detailed information regarding payment due dates

***Payment due date is based upon the specific date registered, please visit https://www.emich.edu/sbs/ for more information

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Admissions

Requirements for the Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership Online Program

The admission process is the first step to earning your M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online. Be sure to review all admission requirements, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
  • Undergrad GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
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Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership Online Admission Requirements

  • Complete an application online and pay application fee
  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with an undergraduate GPA of 2.7
  • Official transcript(s) sent from the registrar of the college/university attended
    • Note: Effective July 1, 2022, the Graduate School will require only the official transcript from the degree-granting institution for admission consideration. Additional transcripts may be required by the program. Please note: International students are required to submit all transcripts along with a third-party transcript evaluation for admissions consideration.

If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 970
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Documentation can be sent via email to: [email protected].

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Courses

Advance Your Knowledge in These Online Classes for The M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership

For the M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction – Leadership online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours. As an online student you will take all your classes with EMU instructors, just like you would if you were here on campus.

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Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course hones curriculum workers skills and knowledge in designing, implementing and evaluating curriculum plans and programs, in designing in-service sessions, in writing curriculum papers and reports, and in evaluating projects. This work is framed by today’s school climate that is influenced by political cultural, social, racial, ethnic and economic factors.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines basic concepts in understanding and evaluating contemporary educational research, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The focus is on critical understanding of, rather than production of, research.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Based on theoretical, philosophical and historical perspectives, students will plan for technology-enhanced student-centered learning in their classroom. Students will also participate in a field experience that enables them to compare methods and strategies of technology integration
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the interactive relationship between schools and society, the theoretical foundations of multicultural education, and all forms of justice, including social, linguistic, and ecological.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills, concepts and dispositions necessary for differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of all students in the mixed-ability classroom.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides educators and other professionals the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of curricular options, teaching models, and instructional strategies for the 21st century learner. It builds on the updated theories, concepts, principles and research of current approaches to curriculum development and instruction such as Place-based education approach, Individualized Learning Movement, Project- and Problem-based learning.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this class is to further develop students’ cultural competency and multicultural teaching skills to create culturally responsive classrooms with learning environments where all students feel safe, affirmed and nurtured.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of motivation as applied to various educational settings and across cultural contexts. Emphasis is on strategies that may influence motivation in self and others.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course promotes development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for administrators as they supervise effective, positive instructional programs; principles and procedures for addressing issues related to professional growth and continuous improvement.
Duration: 7.5 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an exploration of knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain school improvement processes. Building capacity and support among staff for initiatives, revising and refining school practice, monitoring progress toward established goals and making decisions regarding effectiveness.

Ranked among the "Best Online Graduate Education Programs" by U.S. News & World Report (2017)

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