Master of Science in Education: Curriculum Leadership
Advance to Curriculum Leadership at the School or District Level
Earn your master’s degree online
Transfer up to 12 graduate credits
Program includes 2 electives
Learn from seasoned faculty
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- Duration As few as 12 months
- Cost per Credit $537
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- Prepare for roles in and outside the classroom
- Learn to develop asset-based curriculum
- Receive one-on-one coaching from your faculty and advisors
- No GRE required for admission
Lead Efforts to Develop Curriculum for Today’s Learners
The continuous improvement of coursework is a bedrock of quality education. By choosing the Curriculum Leadership concentration for your Master of Science in Education degree, you can build expertise in developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum that aligns with learning standards and assessment data. Eastern Oregon University designed this program for busy professionals, providing the flexibility needed to continue working while earning your master’s in education online.
Your Future in Curriculum Leadership Begins at EOU
- Become a leader to help address Oregon’s teacher shortage.1
- Learn to design culturally responsive, equitable courses.
- Build expertise for mentoring PK-12 teachers.
- Take classes part time or full time.
Curriculum: Curriculum Leadership Concentration
Online courses
Finish in 12 – 36 months
36 quarter credit hours
EOU offers a leadership development curriculum that provides a foundation for mentoring PK-12 professionals. While completing the Curriculum Leadership concentration, you’ll prepare to engage in culturally responsive and equitable practices in curriculum roles at the school or district level. Our courses also enable you to adapt curriculum in times of unexpected change or crisis.
Featured Courses
Building upon classroom level curriculum development from initial teacher preparation and classroom experience, ED 532 focuses on facilitating curriculum leadership at the school and district level with a culturally responsive and equitable practices lens. The course will explore foundations of curriculum and the process of developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum in alignment to standards and assessment data.
This course provides background in leading educators through curricular change with a culturally responsive and equitable practices lens. It focuses on identifying the need for change, the reception and impact of change efforts, and adapting curriculum in times of unexpected change or crisis in flexible ways. The course includes attention to considerations for self-care within the context of change.
Boost Your Earning Potential as You Grow as an Education Leader
EOU’s online M.S. in Education: Curriculum Leadership program includes courses that focus on mentoring other teachers and creating action plans that foster student growth. Completing this program also helps boost your earning potential, as the starting salary for teachers with master’s degrees was 11 percent higher than for teachers with bachelor’s degrees during the 2022 – 2023 school year.2
Elementary School Teacher $82,260 Avg. annual salary (Oregon)3
Curriculum Manager $124,704 Avg. annual salary (Oregon)4
Customize Your Area of Study
Tailor your education to your professional goals by choosing one of the following tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, prior work experience is not required. Learn more about our admissions policy by visiting our Admissions page.
After completing this online program, you’ll be ready for roles in curriculum coaching and mentorship. You can also become a teacher with specialized knowledge.
There are five courses in the concentration component of this online program. Learn more about the coursework for this program by visiting the courses page.
You can work with your academic advisor to change your concentration after selecting the Curriculum Leadership concentration. However, each concentration includes distinct courses, so your program duration may be extended if you change concentrations after completing Curriculum Leadership courses. To explore the courses for each concentration, visit the courses page.
Our Curriculum Leadership concentration prepares you for mentoring PK-12 professionals and improving curriculum to foster student growth. These specialized skills will allow you to stand out among other professionals in your field and better compete for the position you want. To explore the courses for this concentration, visit the courses page.
Students attending Eastern Oregon University can pursue a variety of scholarships. To review the current options, visit the scholarships section of our Tuition & Aid page.
Sources
- OPB. “Oregon is facing a teacher shortage.” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.opb.org/article/2023/11/28/oregon-is-facing-a-teacher-shortage/.
- NEA. “NEA 2022-2023 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report.” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/2022-2023-teacher-salary-benchmark-report.pdf.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “May 2023 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates (Oregon).” Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_or.htm.
- Salary.com. “Curriculum Manager Salary in Oregon.” Retrieved October 23, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/curriculum-manager-salary/or.