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Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, M.S.Ed.

Prepare for an advanced leadership role in education with the IU Online MSEd in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum. This flexible degree program is offered 100 percent online and instructs you in innovative practices being explored in the fields of teaching and curriculum. In this program, you can select from four tracks. Early Childhood Care and Education Educating Diverse Learners STEM and Arts Innovation Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 30

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $350.00

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $490.00

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

As a student in the IU Online Master of Science in Education in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, you’ll develop the skills necessary to design equitable curricula for all learners. You’ll critically analyze research-based practices for their effectiveness across multiple contexts.

You’ll benefit from a career-focused program ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

Early Childhood Care and Education

This track focuses on early childhood, creating a closer examination of how children from birth to age five develop and learn. Courses include focuses on early child development and developing curricula for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners, ensuring those who complete it have a rich understanding of the developmental and learning needs of young children.

Educating Diverse Learners

As classrooms become increasingly diversified, so do the strategies teachers need to implement. This track aims to provide educators with deeper knowledge of student diversity and an array of tools for supporting diverse learners. Coursework focuses on addressing difficult behaviors, working with English Language Learners, and working with high-ability students.

Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching

Designed for educators who are ready to take the next step, this track focuses on essential skills needed by teachers to fill leadership roles, complete special assignments, or serve as instructional coaches. The track includes exploring school-community relationships, using data to drive continuous school improvement, and applying principles of instructional coaching.

STEM and Arts Innovation

STEM and its derivative STEAM have focused more on education in recent years. This track is designed for those educators interested in enhancing their foundational STEM knowledge and developing tools for incorporating STEM and the arts into instruction.

To be accepted to this program, you must have: 
  1. Bachelor’s degree
  2. 3.0 minimum GPA
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:  
  1. Official transcripts from each undergraduate institution
  2. Resume
  3. Personal statement
  4. Two professional letters of recommendation
Application Dates

Fall semester: Aug 1

Spring semester: Jan 1

This degree is available at IU Bloomington, IU East, IU Indianapolis, IU Columbus, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, IU South Bend, and IU Southeast.

To earn an M.S.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, you must complete 30 credit hours. 

Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Core courses and capstone course (18 credits)
  • Track courses (12 credits)

Core Classes for the MSEd in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum
Course Number Course Name Credits
EDUC-J 500 Instruction in the Context of Curriculum 3 Credits
EDUC-E 555
-OR-
EDUC-E 655
Human Diversity in Education 
-OR-
Seminar in Multicultural and Global Education
3 Credits
EDUC-J 501 Strategies for Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum 3 Credits
EDUC-J 502 Assessment and Evaluation 3 Credits
EDUC-Y 520 Strategies for Education Inquiry 3 Credits
EDUC-J 597 Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Capstone 3 Credits

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