Secondary Education Graduate Programs
M.Ed. Secondary Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Grow as an educator, strengthen your practice, and expand your professional impact.
RESULTS IN:
Master's degree
DELIVERY:
100% online
TOTAL CREDITS:
30, thesis optional
Kutztown University’s M.Ed. in Secondary Education: Curriculum & Instruction is designed for current teachers who want to strengthen their practice, deepen their expertise, and grow professionally. This 30-credit online master’s degree focuses on curriculum development, the instructional process, research, and professional growth, helping educators gain advanced knowledge they can apply directly to today’s classrooms.
In addition to its convenient online format, coursework can be stacked with Kutztown University’s Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certification program, allowing candidates to work toward a master’s degree and supervisory certification at the same time.
Program Highlights:
- A streamlined 30-credit master’s degree for current PK-12 teachers
- Convenient 100% online coursework designed for working professionals
- Focused study in curriculum development, instruction, research, and professional growth
- Flexible electives let candidates tailor the program to their teaching interests and career goals
- Stackable coursework allows candidates to fast-track completion of both a master’s degree and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction PK-12 Certification
Advancing your Career in Education
Today’s teachers are expected to do more than deliver content. They are asked to strengthen instruction, respond to diverse learners, use evidence to improve practice, and adapt to changing curriculum demands. This degree supports that work through advanced study in curriculum and instruction, research, and professional learning.
This degree is a strong option for educators who want to grow as classroom practitioners while also building a foundation for future opportunities in teacher leadership, curriculum development, instructional improvement, and other forms of professional educator advancement.
Take the Next Step
- Submit a graduate program application and provide:
- Official transcripts from all previous institutions
- Copy of active PA teaching certification
- Application deadlines by semester of entry:
- Fall semester: August 1
- Spring semester: December 1
- Summer I semester: May
Want to learn more about this master's degree? Submit an information request form or contact program coordinator Dr. George Sirrakos at sirrakos@kutztown.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Do I need teaching certification to be eligible for this master's degree program?
Yes. A current teaching certificate is required for the M.Ed in Secondary Education: Curriculum & Instruction.
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Can I work toward supervisory certification while earning this degree?
Yes. Shared coursework allows students to work toward both the master’s degree and Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction PK-12 Certification at the same time.
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What will I gain from this program?
The program is designed to help educators:
- increase awareness of the broader problems of education
- expand knowledge of curriculum development and the instructional process
- strengthen professional awareness through research
- enhance scholarly growth and personal competency in a specialized area
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Who is an ideal candidate for this program?
The program is designed for current PK-12 educators across academic disciplines, as well as other school-based professionals concerned with the education of adolescents and adults.
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Is there a thesis requirement for program completion?
Candidates may choose to pursue a thesis or opt for a different elective course that fulfills the Professionalism component.
Student Learning Outcomes:
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Secondary Education: Curriculum and Instruction Non-Certification (M.Ed.)
- Knowledge Development: The candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how knowledge is gained, how to verify knowledge, and how to judge its value.
- Instruction: the candidate will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of instructional strategies that enhance instruction.
- Education Environment: The candidate will be able to explore the fundamentals underlying the education process and relate them to current practices in schooling.
- Diversity and Equity: The candidate will be able to display an awareness of diversity as it relates to classroom curriculum, management,
and assessment. - Decision Making: The candidate will be able to investigate the criteria for decision making, as well as the structure and organization of curriculum and instruction.
- Professional Learning: The candidate will be able to engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community) and adapt practices to meet the needs of each learner.