Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Curriculum & Instruction Online
This online master's program is designed to elevate your instructional knowledge, help you apply new technology and teaching methods, and boost your education credentials.
Program Overview
Discover what our online curriculum and instruction master’s program offers you
Advance your knowledge, skills, and dispositions in instruction, curriculum design, and evaluation with Northern Kentucky University’s Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Curriculum & Instruction. In this 100% online program, you will learn how to develop more effective instructional approaches, evaluate how well your students are learning, and integrate new technology and teaching strategies into the classroom.
You will also broaden your knowledge of the psychology behind improving teaching styles for P-12 learning and study the best instructional strategies for student success. Our online education courses, taught by the same distinguished faculty who teach on campus, will provide you with opportunities to develop, understand, and apply various curriculum, pedagogical, and assessment models in educational contexts.
The M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – C&I online program, approved by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), allows you to attain Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.
In this online curriculum & instruction program, you will:
- Engage in a thorough investigation of contemporary leadership research, scholarship, theory, and practice
- Understand how to use research-based best practices and models of instructional design to meet the needs of all learners in a school setting
- Develop and demonstrate culturally relevant and responsive approaches to meeting the needs of students
- Design, conduct, interpret, and apply action research to address issues in classrooms and schools through data-driven decision-making
- Engage in a thorough investigation of contemporary leadership research, scholarship, theory, and practice
- Understand how to use research-based best practices and models of instructional design to meet the needs of all learners in a school setting
- Develop and demonstrate culturally relevant and responsive approaches to meeting the needs of students
- Design, conduct, interpret, and apply action research to address issues in classrooms and schools through data-driven decision-making
As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for elevated teacher roles and other advanced educational positions, such as:
- Director of Curriculum & Instruction
- Campus Instructional Coach
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum Developer
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Director of Curriculum & Instruction
- Campus Instructional Coach
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum Developer
- Training and Development Coordinator
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Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of graduate education programs online. Check out our other quality online education programs.
Some programs may be TEACH Grant eligible. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information.*
Accreditation
The Northern Kentucky University College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
The M.A.Ed. – Teacher as Leader in C&I online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total Program with Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – C&I | $412 | $480 | $12,840 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
NKU online dates and deadlines
With six start dates a year, the M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – C&I online program is flexible and convenient. View the calendar to find the best start date for you, along with corresponding deadlines.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/18/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/18/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/15/25 | 10/2/25 | 10/7/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/15/25 |
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Admissions
Find your fit for our master’s in curriculum and instruction online program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree online.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
- 2.75 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Valid teaching certificate or out-of-state equivalent
M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – C&I Online Admission Requirements
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $40 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from accredited institution(s)
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Teaching certificate: Submit a copy of current teaching certificate or out-of-state equivalent. New teachers in Kentucky may submit a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility.
- Teacher as Leader Admission Agreement: Print, sign, and submit the Teacher as Leader Admission Agreement to the Office of Graduate Education
- Supplemental application
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (general test) taken within the past five years
- The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have an undergraduate grade point of 3.0 or higher, and for applicants who have already earned a master's degree from an accredited institution
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
Courses
Read about our online curriculum and instruction classes
In order to earn the M.A.Ed. Teacher as Leader – C&I online, students must complete 12 courses for a total of 30 credit hours.
Students must take the following courses:
Students must take the following courses:
*The maximum grant amount can vary by year. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants and require approved recipients to sign a service agreement for certain teaching service obligations for four academic years. If obligations are not met within eight years after graduation, the grant will turn into a Direct Unsubsidized Loan that must be repaid with all accrued interest from the date of disbursement. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach or contact the NKU Financial Aid Office.
