Online MS in Advanced Instructional Strategies in Teaching

MS in Advanced Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum

The Master of Science in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Advanced Studies program is designed to provide advanced teaching knowledge and skills beyond those required for initial teacher certification. Upon graduation from the program, you'll be qualified to enhance your current career in education or pursue a variety of other professional roles including:

• Instructional leader beyond the classroom
• Researcher in local, state, national or international organizations
• Professional in foundations, associations, corporations, and private education institutions
• Doctoral level studies through an emphasis in research

In the MS in Advanced Instructional Strategies Program, You'll Learn to:

• Conduct effective instruction in a variety of education settings, including virtual classrooms
• Understand both the public and private sectors, as well as both small and large education organizations
• Develop, analyze, implement, and evaluate instructional strategies
• Communicate effectively with internal and external groups

Concentrations Available

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Creativity and Innovation
• Education Policy
• Global and International Education
• Higher Education
• Human Resource Development
• Learning Technologies
• Multisensory Reading Instruction — Wilson Reading System^® (WRS) Level I Certification
• Reading Specialist Certification (Core Courses: 18 credits; Concentration Courses: 31 credits)
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Customized Concentration

You may also customize your concentration in the advanced teaching MS degree by selecting various classes or another concentration to meet your individual needs. You may consider areas such as:

• Educational Administration
• Evaluation and Assessment
• Instructional Design
• Instructional Technology
• Leadership in Educational Settings
• Learning in Game-Based Environments
• Special Education Law and Process
• Special Education Leadership
• Urban Education

What is the Salary Expectation For Someone With an MS in Advanced Instructional Strategies?

Salaries can vary based on factors like exact job title, years of experience, and location. However, some common job titles and salaries this degree prepares you for include:

• Community Service Manager - $69,600
• Education Administrator - $97,500
• Instructional Coordinator - $66,970
• Social Worker - $51,760

Source: BLS, 2020

Online MS in Advanced Instructional Strategies Program FAQs

Is this program entirely online?
Yes, this program can be completed entirely online with no in-person requirements.

Will this program prepare me for teacher certification?
Drexel’s Teaching, Learning and Curriculum: Advanced Studies program was designed to provide certified teachers with advanced knowledge and skills that go beyond initial teacher certification. This degree will not prepare you for initial teacher certification. If you are interested in becoming a teacher, Drexel offers certification-track programs in PreK-4 education, middle-level education, secondary education, and secondary subject areas with special education.

What kinds of jobs will this program prepare me for?
This degree prepares you for leadership roles both in and out of the classroom. While the skills you learn in this program can be applied to many fields, some common career paths include:

• Higher education institutions
• Human service agencies
• International outreach centers
• K–12 public and private schools
• Local community centers
• State agencies
• U.S. government

Archived Webinars

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Related Programs

• MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Grades PreK-4 Education
• MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Middle-Level Education
• MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Secondary Education
• MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Secondary Subject Areas with Special Education

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