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M.Ed. in Education Curriculum & Instruction

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A graduate degree in Curriculum & Instruction extends and enhances the abilities of the modern educator. A focus on improved curriculum development and delivery of instruction is combined with academic literacy and research skills to support the teacher’s pursuit of excellence.

Current Drury undergraduate students may apply for a 4+1 accelerated version of the M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction (Elementary, Middle, or Secondary) degree so that their program of study is started during their undergraduate program and completed in one year upon completion of the undergraduate program. Students must meet specific eligibility criteria (available upon request from advisors or the College of Graduate Studies). Once eligibility is confirmed and the application approved, the student must meet with an advisor for an individualized program of study.

This M.Ed. degree may be completed 100% online. However, those seeking this degree in conjunction with a post-baccalaureate K-12 teaching certification must also successfully complete in-person practicum and student teaching experiences required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Program Advisor: Dr. Edward Williamson
Office: St. Robert
Phone: (417) 873-6666
E-Mail: ewilliam@drury.edu


This degree program consists of 30 credit hours.

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Required Courses: 12 hrs.

  • SCI 621* Educational Technology 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 605 Advanced Educational Psychology & Assessment 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 689** Introduction to Educational Research 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 700** Capstone Seminar 3 hrs.
    • *Must be taken within the first two semesters
    • **Must be taken in last 9 hours of program

Courses Required in Emphasis: 18 hrs.

  • EDUC 606 Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 632 Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas 3 hrs.
  • EDUC 634 Advanced Curriculum and Instruction 3 hrs.
  • SCI 622 Improvement of K-12 Mathematics Instruction 3 hrs.
  • SCI 631 Improvement of K-12 Science Instruction 3 hrs.
  • Teaching Field Elective 3 hrs.