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Education Degrees: Curriculum and Instruction
What Will I Learn in a Curriculum and Instruction Degree Program?
You will learn how to effectively motivate and engage learners by completing a curriculum and instruction degree program. Your studies will teach you about instructional design, learning theory and making use of educational research. Courses will include the principles of instructional design, learning theories, curriculum design and evaluation, educational research methods and principles of curriculum improvement. This program is most often offered at the master's level, so you can also expect to complete a significant amount of independent research.
What Can I Do With a Curriculum and Instruction Degree?
A curriculum and instruction degree is designed to prepare you for a career in teaching, administration and consulting. Career opportunities for those who have earned this degree include educational consultant, curriculum manager, course designer, curriculum specialist, and training and development adviser. Much of your time in this field will be spent evaluating and designing methods of curriculum and instruction in order to improve educational programs. You may work in public or private schools, the most typical settings for those who have a curriculum and instruction degree, but others work in museums or community organizations.
What Is the Career Outlook for Curriculum and Instruction Degree Students?
Individuals who have education and experience in curriculum development will find that their skills are valuable and in great demand. Schools are continually emphasizing accountability and improving standards of quality and performance for students, and holders of this degree help them do so. This career field is expected to see job growth that is much faster than average through 2018, and perhaps beyond. If you have received training in curriculum and instruction development for math and reading specifically, your job prospects will improve. A job in curriculum and instruction usually pays about $57,000 a year.
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