Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Iowa Wesleyan College

Location

United States of America (USA)

Course language

English

Study Fields

Education

Degree

Master's Degree

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Program is characterized by the array of options it provides students in developing a focused sequence of course work, built on a strong core of foundational courses. With the assistance of their advisors, students are able to pursue specific tracks of their choosing designed to enhance their professional preparation and expertise as well as afford them the opportunity to explore, understand, critically examine, and solve problems pertaining to their lives as professional practitioners. Faculty members together utilize their distinctive disciplinary knowledge and skill to support students to impact and empower the lives of others in a positive, productive, and powerful way.

About the School

Founded in 1842, Iowa Wesleyan University is a fully accredited, coeducational liberal arts university. IW has a rich history of innovation in education; is a pioneer in the sciences; and at the forefront of educational opportunities for women. Iowa Wesleyan has been a leader in service-learning with students participating 100% in internships as a part of the curriculum. Graduates include Dr. James Van Allen ’35, a space scientist who discovered the Earth’s radiation belts that now bear his name; and Dr. Peggy Whitson ‘81, NASA astronaut who has twice served as station commander for the International Space Station and holds several NASA records. In 1869, seven female Iowa Wesleyan students founded the P.E.O. Sisterhood on campus that boasts international membership.

The academic programs at Iowa Wesleyan include undergraduate, graduate, and online learning. Service-learning is integrated into the curriculum, ensuring that all students connect classroom learning with service to others.

Located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan offers a variety of arts and cultural opportunities for southeast Iowa. Art shows, concerts, lectures, and plays take place throughout the year and most are open to the public at no charge. The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra is based on campus.