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Online MS in Advanced Instructional Strategies in Teaching
MS in Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Advanced Studies
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, you'll be qualified to enhance your current career in education or pursue a variety of other professional roles including: instructional leaders beyond the classroom, researchers in local, state, national or international organizations, and professionals in foundations, associations, corporations and private education institutions. The program also provides a strong foundation for doctoral level studies through an emphasis in research.
You'll Learn to:
- Conduct effective instruction in a variety of education settings
- Understand both the public and private sectors, as well as both small and large education organizations
- Develop, analyze, implemente, and evaluate instructional strategies
- Communicate effectively with internal and external groups
Concentrations
- 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 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
Upcoming Webinar
- Online Teaching Strategies for K-12 Educators: Basics for Beginners to Intermediate Users - May 11, 2020 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Archived Webinar
Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Core Courses | ||
| EDAM 714 | Instructional and Curriculum Leadership (Take EDLS 550 if pursuing Reading Specialist Concentration) | 3.0 |
| or EDLS 550 | Theories of Reading and Writing | |
| EDLT 532 | Designing Virtual Communities for Staff Development - Non-Field Experience | 3.0 |
| EDUC 530 | Advanced Techniques in Instruction & Assessment | 3.0 |
| EDLS 555 or EDUC 609 |
Understanding Literacy through Sociocultural Perspectives or Language & Culture in Education |
3.0 |
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EDUC 813 |
Educational Issues Seminar Responding to Children's and Young Adult Literature |
3.0 |
| Policy, Law, & Organization Courses |
6.0 | |
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Select two:
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EDAM 705
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School Law and Politics | |
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EDLS 570
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Literacy and Evaluation | |
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EDLS 650
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Designing a Literacy Program | |
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EDPO 620
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Education Policy: Concepts, Issues, and Applications | |
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EDUC 804
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Program Evaluation in Organizations | |
| Capstone Courses | ||
| EDU 780 | Capstone Research | 3.0 |
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Select appropriate course work following one of the following capstone tracks: Practioner, Lesson Study, or Thesis
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| EDUP 780 | Practitioner Capstone Course I | 3.0 |
| or EDUP 780 | Practitioner Capstone Course I | |
| or EDUT 780 | Thesis Capstone Course I | |
| EDUP 781 | Practitioner Capstone Course II | 3.0-4.5 |
| or EDUL 781 | Lesson Study Capstone Course II | |
| or EDUT 781 | Thesis Capstone Course II | |
| Concentration * | 15.0-16.0 | |
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Select a formal concentration or create a customizeable, non-transcripted concentration in consultation with your academic advisor.
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| Total Credits | 45.0-47.5 | |
Concentrations
*You may choose from the following concentration options with the approval of your academic advisor and the program director:
- Adult Education and Organizational Development
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Creativity and Innovation
- Education Policy
- Global and International Education
- Higher Education
- Learning Technologies
- Multisensory Reading Instruction Level I (Wilson® Language Certification)
- Reading Specialist Certification
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Customized Concentration
You may also customize your concentration by selecting various classes from other Drexel academic departments 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
Admissions Criteria
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (graduate GPA will be considered along with the undergraduate GPA)
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Personal Essay
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2020-2021 is $1007 per credit. (A 25% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1342 per credit)
- This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Contact Faculty
The following faculty members are available to speak to you about the program by phone or email. For a full listing of faculty, please visit Drexel's School of Education.
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Ayana Allen-Handy, PhD |
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Mary Jo Grdina, PhD |
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Dominic F. Gullo, PhD |
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Penny Hammrich, PhD |
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Kristine S. Lewis Grant, PhD |
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Toni A. Sondergeld, PhD |
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Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, EdD |
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Sarah P. Ulrich, EdD |
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Sheila R. Vaidya, PhD |
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Christopher G. Wright, PhD |
Academic Calendar
2020-2021 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2020
September 21, 2020
December 5, 2020
December 7, 2020
December 12, 2020
Winter 2021
January 4, 2021
March 13, 2021
March 15, 2021
March 20, 2021
Spring 2021
March 29, 2021
June 5, 2021
June 7, 2021
June 12, 2021
Summer 2021
June 21, 2021
August 28, 2021
August 30, 2021
September 4, 2021
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