Master of Science in
Curriculum & Instruction
with Elementary Teacher Certificate
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
2 year or less completion time, including holiday breaks
Graduate transfer credits considered
Manageable workload for full-time working professionals
For
Designed for aspiring educators with an undergraduate degree who are seeking certification in the grade bands of PK-3 or 3 -6, while also earning a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction degree. PK-6 certification can also be earned for an additional two courses.
What You Learn
Candidates of this program will learn how to design curriculum, create lesson plans, develop assessment strategies, and use teaching methods in their content area that will make a meaningful impact in the classroom. This program takes a faith-based approach, which means you will bring faith and learning together in a meaningful way for your students.
How You Learn
This program is structured for the working adult and is conducted in a fully online asynchronous format. Candidates complete a 30 credit hour education sequence which allows them to continue working, even teach in their own classroom at the elementary level, while earning their degree.
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program students will have earned a Master in Science in Curriculum and Instruction degree and a Michigan Teacher Certification in the PreK-3 or 3-6 grade band. It is also possible to become certified in both grade bands.
Graduates will be equipped to plan lessons and also learn how to build relationships to manage a classroom, use technology and best practices to engage in effective teaching, and be an educator dedicated to service in the classroom, church, and community.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDU 5000 | Growth and Development of School Aged Children | 3 |
| EDU 5010 | Designing Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 5020 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 5030 | Assessment for Educators | 3 |
| EDU 5040 | Technology Instruction for Educators | 3 |
| EDU 5050 | Special Education Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 6010 | Literacy Instruction for Lower Elementary (PK-3) | 3 |
| EDU 6015 | Instructional Methods for Lower Elementary (PK-3) | 3 |
| EDU 7010 | Lower Elementary (PK-3) Student Teaching | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
MSCI Elementary Teacher Certificate Grades 3-6
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDU 5000 | Growth and Development of School Aged Children | 3 |
| EDU 5010 | Designing Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 5020 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 5030 | Assessment for Educators | 3 |
| EDU 5040 | Technology Instruction for Educators | 3 |
| EDU 5050 | Special Education Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 6020 | Literacy Instruction for Upper Elementary (3-6) | 3 |
| EDU 6025 | Instructional Methods for Upper Elementary (3-6) | 3 |
| EDU 7020 | Upper Elementary (3-6) Student Teaching | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Note:
Numerous scholarships are available for this program including for those working in schools or returning to the classroom.
