Professional Development

Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development

This part-time M. Ed. option is designed for highly motivated professional teachers who are committed to school improvement and looking to develop their leadership skills. Teachers in the program will have opportunities to self-design projects connected to their professional development needs and tailor coursework to their interests. Students can expect their graduate work at KSC to be a time of reflection and renewal as they explore themselves and their relationship with colleagues, students, family, and the community.

Course Outline- 36 Credits

Term		Coursework
Term 1	Fall	Contemporary Issues and Effective Schools
		Curriculum Theory and Development
Term 2	Spring	Specialization I
		Curriculum Management and Student Assessment
Term 3	Summer	School Law
		School Leadership
Term 4	Fall	Specialization II
		Educational Research Foundations
Term 5	Spring	Technology-Integrated Teaching
		Educational Research Design
Term 6	Summer	Electives – Graduate level 3 cr.
		Capstone

Admissions Requirements

• Candidates must have a minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience working with children and youth in an appropriate pre-K to 12th grade educational setting and hold a current teaching license.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are employed at least half-time in an approved educational setting for the duration of the program.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 2.50 GPA. A GPA below a 2.50 may be considered when certain conditions are met. Preference given to candidates with GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• All candidates for Graduate Education Programs are required to complete an application, interview, essay, and provide three recommendations.

Tuition and Fees

For more information see Graduate Studies, email GraduateStudies@keene.edu or call 603-358-2378.