Notre Dame College has been training professional teachers since its founding in 1922 and has added a Master of Education degree in curriculum and instruction to its educator offerings.
The M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction prepares teachers to be leaders not only in the classroom but also in multiple other education industries. The non-licensure program is for licensed teachers and prepares professionals in non-education fields striving for a career change. The degree is available online at Notre Dame.
Many graduates of a master’s in curriculum and instruction program pursue administrative careers in education that involve curriculum design and programming. Some graduates go on to pursue doctoral degrees.
In addition to designing curricula for K-12 classrooms, graduates of Notre Dame’s M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction will have gained the skills to innovate new educational resources and programs for both teachers and students, evaluate new educational programs, utilize new technologies to program digital teaching tools and understand an extensive history of education.
Academics
Through interactive online learning students explore topics in education and receive individual attention from experienced education faculty. The curriculum and instruction master’s degree requires 33 credit hours. Online courses allow students to learn on their own schedules.
Courses range from integrating technology across the curriculum and psychological implications for the professional educator to data literacy and evaluation and innovation.
M.Ed. students in curriculum and instruction also complete a capstone experience. Educators embark on an action research project in their fields, while those in other industries pursue a topic of study related to their specific practice.
Accreditation
Notre Dame is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, while the Division of Professional Education at the College is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (CAEP).
Notre Dame’s Division of Professional Education emphasizes diversity, the dignity of the whole person, collaboration and responsible professional engagement, among other values in its degree programs.
Admissions
Apply or access additional information online at NotreDameCollege.edu/admissions.
Students applying for admission to the master’s in curriculum and instruction program need to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum 3.0 GPA, although provisionally acceptance is possible for applicants with lower GPAs.
The College offers online Master of Education degrees with concentrations in mild/moderate intervention specialist and reading endorsement. Notre Dame also provides undergraduate degrees in multiple areas of education and professional development for teachers at NotreDameCollege.edu/admissions/professional-development/.
June 2020
About Notre Dame College
For almost a century, Notre Dame College has educated a diverse population in the liberal arts for personal, professional and global responsibility. Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1922, the College has grown strategically to keep pace with the rapidly changing needs of students and the dramatic changes in higher education. But it has never lost sight of its emphasis on teaching students not only how to make a good living but also how to live a good life.
Today, the College offers bachelor’s degrees in 30 disciplines plus a variety of master’s degrees, certification programs and continuing and professional development programs for adult learners on campus and online. Notre Dame College offers NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletic programs for men and women and is located in a picturesque residential neighborhood just 25 minutes from the heart of Cleveland. Hallmarks of the Notre Dame experience include stimulating academics, personalized attention of dedicated faculty and staff, and small class sizes.
Notre Dame College is located at 4545 College Road in South Euclid. For further information contact Brian Johnston, chief communications officer, at 216.373.5252 or bjohnston@ndc.edu.