M.Ed.
Master's of Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Advance your skills as an educator with SUNY Empire’s online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction.

This flexible program prepares you to lead learning communities, innovate in the classroom, and drive positive change in education. You’ll explore critical pedagogy, new media and literacy, and leadership practices while completing a research-based final project. Whether you want to refine your teaching or expand your career opportunities, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact. 

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Program Overview

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction 

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Earn your M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction online and deepen your expertise in teaching, leadership, and curriculum development. This flexible program allows you to tailor your learning to your interests while building the skills to lead, innovate, and support inclusive, student-centered learning in any educational setting. 

Format

100% Online

How it Works

Tuition

$471 / credit

Tuition & Fees

Credits

30

Course Catalog

Next term starts

Fall 2025

  • Course List: 

    • Required Courses  

       

       

    • CURI 6005

      Introduction to Critical Pedagogy  

       

    • CURI 6010 

      New Media & New Literacies  

       

    • CURI 6015 

      Leading in a Learning Environment  

       

    • CURI 6020 

      Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching  

       

    • CURI 7122 

      Research Design  

       

    • CURI 7030   

      Final Project - Capstone Project: MEd Curriculum and Instruction

       

    • Electives   EXAMPLES OF CONCENTRATION COURSES: 

       

       

    • LITERACY 

       

       

    • CURI 6030 

      Foundations of Literacy 

       

    • EDUC 6130 

      Literacy Across the Curriculum 

       

    • CURI 6050 

      Literacy Assessment 

       

    • CURI 6045  

      Literacy & Literature

       

    • FOUNDATIONS OF TEACHING (CHOOSE 4 OF 5) 

       

       

    • CURI 6075 

      Social Foundations of Education 

       

    • EDUC 6015 

      Exceptionalities: Individualizing Learning 

       

    • EDUC 6010 

      Middle Childhood & Adolescent Development  

       

    • CURI 6070 

      Understanding Diverse Learners 

       

    • CURI 6016 

      Creating Safe Schools and Communities 

       

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Ready to Apply?

The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply

Lead, Innovate, and Inspire Through Education

What you'll learn

  • Apply critical pedagogy in learning communities
  • Create curriculum using research and best practices
  • Integrate new media and technology in education
  • Lead initiatives that foster inclusive learning 

Advance Your Career With an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction 

An online master’s in education prepares you for leadership roles across educational and community settings. Career paths include: 

  • Curriculum Specialist or Designer 
  • Instructional Coordinator 
  • Professional Development Leader 
  • Community Education Program Director 
  • Educational Consultant 
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We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction flexible, engaging, and rewarding. Our dedicated advisors will help you stay on track, build your expertise in curriculum design and instructional leadership, and prepare you to create meaningful learning experiences for diverse student communities. 

 

 

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Double check you have all of your admissions requirements, and send in your application to be ready for our next start date!

How To Apply

Next start term

Fall 2025

Deadline to apply

August 1

Start Your Degree

as soon as September 2, 2025.

Meet Your Professors

Our experienced faculty bring decades of real-world expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational leadership. They are here to help you strengthen your teaching practice, expand your perspective, and apply what you learn to create inclusive and engaging learning environments. 

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Alena Rodick

Director of Learning Design and Solutions
"Alena was super helpful and responsive. I would take a course with her again!” (Student on RateMyProfessors.com) 
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Heather Reynolds

Professor
Heather M. Reynolds, Ed.M., Ph.D. is a Professor of Teacher Education in the School for Graduate Studies at Empire State University. Dr. Reynolds has more than 30 years of experience working as a teacher, researcher, and a teacher educator where she has been focused on creating safe, engaging, and welcoming school and classroom environments.

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