MS in Curriculum & Instruction Careers & Outcomes

Graduates of Minnesota State Moorhead’s Curriculum and Instruction program have an outstanding record of landing highly satisfying, related careers in their field, with 100% related job placement. 

What can I do with an MS in Curriculum & Instruction?

MS in Curriculum and Instruction graduates design, implement and modify curriculum; address current issues in education; and identify problems in classrooms and schools, in addition to a wide range of other roles. Read below to learn more about the careers the graduate program prepares students for.

  • Lead teacher: Mentor colleagues, develop classroom strategies, and plan curriculum
  • Academic coach: Work with teachers to improve instructional practices and student achievement
  • Education specialist: Work with instructors and administrators to develop classroom management strategies
  • Instructional manager: Manage elementary and secondary school instructional material creation and teaching standards to ensure that schools meet state standards.
  • Curriculum coordinator: Assist teachers and administrators in developing a better school curriculum and student success planning

Curious about how your emphasis affects your career path? Read our guide on the MS in Curriculum and Instruction emphasis options and career paths.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the history and development of social structures in America and the relationship between social structures and schooling.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of historical, psychological, philosophical, multicultural, economic and social contexts of schooling.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design, implementation and modification.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of social and technological developments affecting curriculum.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum options and instructional strategies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current issue trends in education.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify relevant problems in classrooms and schools.
  • Demonstrated ability to critically reflect on schooling practices and policies.
  • Demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design an electronic portfolio.
  • Demonstrate ability to clearly articulate the essential learnings from each CORE course and emphasis course findings related to the National Board for Professional Standards propositions.