Earn Your Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) Online
Learn to articulate and apply educational theory and research to enhance teaching skills and student performance or to advance in your education career.
Overview
Gain insights into our online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) program
Benefit from a strong reputation for providing education degrees at Fitchburg State University, a school that dates back more than a century. This 100% online Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) program develops student-centered teachers and offers the ability to immediately apply new concepts in the classroom.
Curriculum is delivered in an accelerated online format to help meet the needs of working teachers. Though designed for active educators, the curriculum is also applicable to other instructional environments, and no teaching license is required to enter this non-licensure program.
Upon completion, you will have the knowledge needed to lead others in supporting roles such as:
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Curriculum and Instruction Director
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum, Education Specialist
- Curriculum, Instructional Systems Specialist
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Curriculum and Instruction Director
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum, Education Specialist
- Curriculum, Instructional Systems Specialist
Student learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate understanding of, and proficiency in, best practice instruction for students PK-12, including best practice for online learning
- Create instructional units that maximize student engagement and achievement, anchored to the Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning frameworks
- Apply best practices for assessing student progress and make adjustments to instruction in response to data
- Generate effective accommodation and modification plans in response to individual student needs
- Develop habits of accessing, evaluating and applying current research to improve instructional practices, including foundational elements of educational law
- Exhibit a commitment to respond to achievement gaps caused by institutional racism and societal inequities
- Demonstrate understanding of, and proficiency in, best practice instruction for students PK-12, including best practice for online learning
- Create instructional units that maximize student engagement and achievement, anchored to the Understanding by Design and Universal Design for Learning frameworks
- Apply best practices for assessing student progress and make adjustments to instruction in response to data
- Generate effective accommodation and modification plans in response to individual student needs
- Develop habits of accessing, evaluating and applying current research to improve instructional practices, including foundational elements of educational law
- Exhibit a commitment to respond to achievement gaps caused by institutional racism and societal inequities
Upon completion, you will have the knowledge needed to lead others in supporting roles such as:
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Curriculum and Instruction Director
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum, Education Specialist
- Curriculum, Instructional Systems Specialist
- Curriculum and Assessment Director
- Curriculum and Instruction Director
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum, Education Specialist
- Curriculum, Instructional Systems Specialist
Accreditation
Fitchburg State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Also available
Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized M.Ed. options. Check out all of our M.Ed. online programs.
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Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
Our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) | $385 | $1,155 | $11,550 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected].
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Know the milestones that will guide your student journey
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B | 7/10/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/24/24 | 7/1/24 | 7/2/24 |
| Fall A | 9/5/24 | 8/6/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/23/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/27/24 |
| Fall B | 10/29/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/18/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/22/24 |
| Spring A | 1/15/25 | 12/17/24 | 12/27/24 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 |
| Spring B | 3/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/11/25 |
| Summer A | 5/19/25 | 4/21/25 | 5/2/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/13/25 |
| Summer B | 7/10/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 | 7/1/25 |
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Admissions
Here are the steps to being admitted into this online M.Ed. program in curriculum and teaching
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online master's degree. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) online program, along with information on required documentation. This program does not lead to initial or professional teacher licensure. No teaching license is required to enter this program.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 in prior coursework
- Resume detailing professional experience
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Minimum GPA of 2.8 in prior coursework; a letter of recommendation is required for students with a GPA below 2.8
- Professional resume
- Essay (no more than one page in length) on one of the following topics:
- Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person's life
- What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
- Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Courses
Discover what you'll learn in our online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) courses
For the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours.
