Overview

Become a leader in curriculum transformation with Northern Kentucky University’s Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading – Curriculum and Instruction specialist degree. This 100% online program is designed to help you understand and use best practices in learner-centered curriculum and instructional design. Instruction centers on strategies, effective teaching, program evaluation, student assessment, and teacher professional development.

Through research and discussion, you will expand your knowledge of current issues that affect teaching, curriculum, motivation, and student success and apply that knowledge to your practice. Learn from the same dedicated faculty who teach on campus and prepare to improve instructional effectiveness in order to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

Program Learning Outcomes

In this online Education Specialist program, you will:

Develop materials and methods for inclusion of students with disabilities in general elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms

Address principles of cognitive psychology and brain research for the purpose of improving P-12 student learning and motivation with applications to curricula, learning environments, and instructional strategies

Engage in course projects that emphasize the critical-thinking skills needed to shape schools and school systems to meet the diverse needs of all students

Learn from real-life scenarios and think critically about ways to drive innovation in school districts and regional, state, and federal education agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaboration & Inclusive Practices

Supervision of Field & Clinical Experience

Research Based Teaching

Capstone in Action Research

Current Trends and Issues in Curriculum and Instruction

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Highland Heights, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Complete online application for admission

Pay $40 non-refundable application fee

If you are an NKU alumni or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from accredited institutions. One transcript must show successful completion of master's degree in education or in the content area of the applicant's teaching certificate.

A copy of the applicant's Kentucky teaching certificate showing certification at the Rank 2 level, or out-of-state equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8910 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8910 USD / year

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In-State

8910 USD / year

≈ 8910 USD / year

Funding

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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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