Master of Science (MS) in Education - Curriculum and Instruction (For Licensed K-12 Teachers) Online Degree Information

	Master of Science (MS) in Education - Curriculum and Instruction (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
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Degree Title:	Master of Science (MS) in Education - Curriculum and Instruction (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
College:	Capella University
Description:	Capella University’s online Master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles. Curriculum and Instruction experts at the building and district level are in high demand. In this online Master of Science in Education with a Curriculum and Instruction specialization, licensed K - 12 teachers will gain key competencies through theoretical study and collaboration with seasoned practitioners. You will acquire tools and techniques to help your district design instructional models and assessments that focus on increasing student achievement.

Accreditation:	Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (or its foreign equivalent) from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution and an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent from an international institution.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.

Address:
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
19000 students as of 8/1/2007

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment.

Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition varies by school and degree program. To receive detailed information on Capella's tuition rates, request a free University Guide.

Credit-earning Options:
You can petition to earn college credit for previous work and learning experiences, including IT certifications, business certificates, work experience/training, DANTES and CLEP examinations.

Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are accessible anytime day or night, from any Internet connection. Students usually need to log in 2-5 times per week to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, review faculty feedback, and more.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—Other

Technical Requirements:
PC with Windows 98/ME, 1GHz processor; 256 MB RAM; minimum requirement of MS Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 6.2; at least 56K modem; e-mail address; word processor; sound card; speakers; video card; monitor display capable of at least 800x600 resolution.

Geographic Restrictions:
International applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of English proficiency.

On-Campus Requirement:
All doctoral programs, clinically-focused master's programs, and some postmaster's programs require learners to attend academic residencies, either colloquia or the year-in-residence, offered in various locations.

Scholarships Offered:
Capella University has three scholarship options available, including internal scholarships, external scholarships, and free scholarship search engines that are available to learners.

Loans Offered:
Capella participates in Federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide info on other non-federal loan programs.