The specialization in Curriculum and Instruction is an online graduate education program for bachelor-prepared individuals who are currently teaching in a P-12 classroom environment and who wish to develop and enhance their curriculum and instruction repertoire. The program encompasses the study of curricular planning and development with an integration of technology, assessment and evaluation practices, strategies for effective classroom instruction for a variety of learners, and other critical issues within the field of education.

The program provides a foundation for understanding and analyzing curriculum and instruction theories and philosophies. An in-depth analysis of standards is also explored with a focus on improving student learning. Key courses will explore the development of strategies for linking standards-based education to classroom curriculum and the implementation of standards-based performance assessment tasks for classrooms.

Throughout the program, students will consistently evaluate and recommend strategies for improving the quality and effectiveness of curriculum and instruction.