Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.
36 Credits | Online
Licensed teachers can pursue an advanced degree with concentrations in social justice, literacy and reading education, and education policy and leadership
Trinity’s fully online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) is designed for educators and education professionals in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere who are passionate about transforming schools, school systems, and education programs. This Master of Education degree prepares education personnel for leadership roles that include increased responsibilities in research, instructional design, and program evaluation.
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is a 36-credit hour online program. Students have the opportunity to focus their program of study by choosing one of four concentrations: Education Policy and Leadership, Literacy and Reading, Social Justice, or Math for Educators. Students in all concentrations participate in an individualized capstone research project through which they can apply the knowledge and skills learned throughout their coursework.
Concentrations
Social Justice
Earn your Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) degree with a focus in social justice.
Serve as an advocate for students in Kindergarten-12 education, particularly in urban environments. Learn how to improve the quality of education for all students with an interdisciplinary perspective, while addressing social inequalities within educational systems associated with gender, ethnicity, social class, and varying abilities.
Designed for:
- K-12 Teacher
- Early Childhood Center Director
- Educators for Libraries, Museums, Parks and Recreation
- Business, Industry, and Non-Profit Education Trainer
Literacy and Reading Education
Earn your Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) degree with a focus in literacy and reading education.
For certified classroom teachers to pursue advanced study in the teaching of reading. Extend your learning in literacy through coursework on developing lessons, designing interventions, and assessing student needs focused on reading.
Designed for:
- K-12 Teacher
- Literacy Coach
- Literacy Program Director
Education Policy and Leadership
Earn your Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) degree with a focus in education policy and leadership.
Prepare for leadership in schools or organizations (such as school districts, federal and state agencies, and non-profits). Gain the knowledge and skills needed to critique current standards and use data analysis and evidence to implement education policies and programs to support teachers and impact the future of education.
Trinity also offers a post-graduate certificate in Education Policy – and all credits can be transferred towards the M.Ed.!
Designed for:
- School System Administration
- Principals of Charter, Private, and Parochial Schools
- Educational Nonprofit Leadership
- Director of Education Policy
- Education Policy Analyst
Math for Educators
Earn your Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) degree with a focus in math education.
Deepen your understanding of teaching mathematical concepts and how PK-12 students think and reason about those concepts, utilizing a case-study approach. Based on the Developing Mathematical Ideas and Taking Action series from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, you’ll examine how mathematical concepts build on each other as students learn, how connections are built among different concepts, and how to analyze student thinking from a mathematical perspective.
Designed for:
- Elementary school educators
- Middle school educators
- Mathematics coachs
- Mathematics supervisors
- Math curriculum developers
Certificate
Education Policy
Master’s Degree
Education Administration
Master’s Degree
Elementary Education
Applying to the M.Ed. Program
Applying to Trinity is free, and Trinity reviews each application as soon as it is complete: you’ll get our decision right away.
3 Steps to Apply
- Apply for free online
- Submit checklist documents
- Once your application is submitted, use your log-in credentials to check status
M.Ed. Admissions Requirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher or evidence of post-graduate academic strength
- Official college transcript with confirmed Bachelor’s Degree date (International Transcripts must be evaluated prior to submission)
- 2 Recommendations from professors or supervisors
- Statement of Purpose
We’re here to help at 202-884-9400 or admissions@trinitydc.edu.
