MA/MS in Curriculum and Instruction

This graduate degree is designed for teachers and other professionals who want to lead improvement in how learning happens. Students study how to build curricula, apply teaching strategies and use assessments, with a view to both schools and workplaces. A strong research strand helps students identify problems in their own settings and test practical fixes. People from teaching, health, business and social service backgrounds can all apply what they learn. The program runs entirely online on a flexible, accelerated calendar. Candidates may also work toward an initial Pennsylvania teaching license during the degree, and a fellowship offers funded study to educators who serve in a local district. The format allows working professionals to continue their careers while studying. Saint Vincent College is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and it offers this program to its students.