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.
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Overview
Gain insights into our online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) program
$13,860
Total Tuition
12 months
Duration
36
Credit Hours
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.
- 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 instructional strategies and the design of learning environments
- Articulate guiding principles of assessment of learning and how to adjust instructional practices to ensure planned outcomes
- Design accommodation and modifications for diverse learning needs
- 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 instructional strategies and the design of learning environments
- Articulate guiding principles of assessment of learning and how to adjust instructional practices to ensure planned outcomes
- Design accommodation and modifications for diverse learning needs
- 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
Accreditation
Fitchburg State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized M.Ed. options. Check out all of our M.Ed. online programs.
$13,860
Total Tuition
As few as 12 months
Duration
36
Credit Hours
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Tuition
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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.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure) | $385 | $1,155 | $13,860 |
- 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:
$13,860
Total Tuition
$385
Per credit hour
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.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer B | 7/10/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 | 7/1/25 |
| Fall A | 9/4/25 | 8/5/25 | 8/15/25 | 8/21/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/26/25 |
| Fall B | 10/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 10/16/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/21/25 |
| Spring A | 1/20/26 | 12/22/25 | 1/2/26 | 1/8/26 | 1/12/26 | 1/13/26 |
| Spring B | 3/16/26 | 2/16/26 | 2/27/26 | 3/5/26 | 3/9/26 | 3/10/26 |
| Summer A | 5/18/26 | 4/20/26 | 5/1/26 | 5/7/26 | 5/11/26 | 5/12/26 |
| Summer B | 7/9/26 | 6/8/26 | 6/19/26 | 6/25/26 | 6/29/26 | 6/30/26 |
Now enrolling:
8/5/25
Apply Date
9/4/25
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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 36 credit hours.
EDLM 8011: Achievement by Diverse Learners
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to effectively consider school policy and structure for all students. To this end, this course will prepare leaders/administrators to effectively and comprehensively assess, evaluate and support best practices in instruction for learners who come from different cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds. There is a particular focus in this course on promoting academic success for English learners, students from homes in poverty and other students who may come from homes where standard English is not spoken.
EDUC 7014: Science of Reading and Writing in the Content Area
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the reading and writing processes as it pertains to the teaching and learning of knowledge and skills within content disciplines. It includes an exploration of the relationships among reading, writing, critical thinking and learning; discussion and designing of current assessment tools, including portfolio; and analysis of, development of, and implementation of reading and writing strategies and procedures which develop student capacity for using reading and writing to think critically and to learn and understand content. This course involves imbedded experiential components.
EDUC 7127: Social-Emotional Learning
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Best practices in classroom management that support positive student behavior are addressed. The course presents strategies such as organizing time, materials, and space as well as activators, summarizers and transitions for smooth classroom operation and effective instruction. Students will be prepared to understand underlying causes of challenging behaviors and consider appropriate interventions. Federal and state laws as they pertain to the legal procedures for all teachers, including teachers of students with disabilities and ELL students, will be presented. This course involves embedded experiential (field-based) components.
EDUC 7680: Assessment Led instruction for Teachers
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will address the vital role of classroom-based formative and summative assessment to maximize student learning aligned to state and national standards. Candidates will see assessments as part of the learning process, where information can be gathered, analyzed and shared with students and families and instruction can be adjusted to meet student needs. Candidates will leave with a better understanding of the curriculum and assessment process in order to assist them in creating a viable Understanding By Design curriculum unit, which combines instruction and assessment to promote student learning. Candidates will also develop a deeper understanding of the principles and elements of Universal Design for Learning. UDL is a research based approach to developing lessons and assessments to enhance learning for all students. Through this focus on UBD and UDL elements, candidates will learn how to use various informal and formal assessment methods to measure student learning, growth and understanding, develop differentiated and enhanced learning experiences and improve future instruction, centered around equity.
EDLM 8020: Law for the Educator
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Constitutional and statutory provisions governing a public school system are examined on local, state and national levels. A thorough review is made of the legal parameters surrounding the local level of the educational system. In addition, students inspect federal and state guidelines generated to meet the needs of diverse student populations in compliance with current judicial decisions and state legislation. The impact of precedent-setting cases is a major focus of this course.
EDLM 8033: Using Data to Improve Student Learning
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Through case studies, applied practice and research-based practices, students investigate date sources for positive applications in administrative decision making to improve teacher effectiveness and student learning, as well as for school improvement. This course has imbedded experiential learning components.
EDUC 9160: Reflective Seminar
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will return to a consideration of all prior courses in the program. As the terminal course in the program, the Seminar will revisit prior learning, and a Capstone Journal will be submitted, intended to be an expression of synthesis of all these prior courses, and a personal statement of recognized strengths and challenges of each seminar participant as they seek to apply and extend their learning in the program to their field. These journals will also be shared and considered by the other seminar participants to receive and offer feedback, and thereby deepen the product of the reflection by and from each student.
EDUC 7203: Using Technology to Enhance Student Achievement
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce participants to expanding the walls of the traditional classroom with the technology currently available to interact with students. Course participants will be introduced to the tools to supplement the traditional classroom setting and help engage students by using new and exciting formats that meet expectations and learning styles. Topics covered will include: enhancing presentations, creating content with the latest technologies and tools, continuing discussions outside of the classroom, managing the class outside the classroom, virtual classroom settings and the world of online learning.
EDUC 8070: Effective Instructional Methods
Duration: 7 null weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will examine the actions of the effective teacher. Topics covered will include the science of learning, effective instructional design, and essential elements of social-emotional learning. Students will develop skills in designing and implementing instruction anchored to best practices, and they will learn how to adapt instruction for students with special needs.
EDUC 9330: History, Sociology and Politics of American Education
Duration: 7 null weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on past and current trends in the United States education system. Students will study major historical events, including legislation, that has shaped the version of public education as we see it today. Theories, research, and implications for all education levels will be emphasized. Students will be expected to examine educational policy through a sociological lens, which will allow for a deeper understanding of the educational process. Candidates will report on implications of policy decisions at both the state and federal levels. Candidates will explore historical research, current sociological theories, and specific policies that impact our current education system. Candidates will be expected to complete comprehensive assignments that will require them to make recommendations regarding the structure of the education system.
SPED 8039: Differentiating Content Instruction
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will address instructional strategies that reflect high expectations, engagement of students with diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness with a focus on content area instruction. Students learn to create safe and collaborative learning environments that respect student differences and back grounds. They learn to develop differentiated lessons in collaboration with colleagues. Lessons are designed following instructional practices that reflect high expectations regarding content and quality of effort. This course involves embedded experiential (field-based) learning components.
SPED 9200: Consultation and Collaboration Strategies
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students study theory and practice skills related to communication processes, as well as effective consultation and collaboration strategies for working with school personnel, families, human service agencies and key special education stakeholders. This course focuses on emerging issues related to student assistance, inclusion, communicating with diverse families, IEP development, and implementation and monitoring and transition planning/post-secondary life. Strategies for welcoming, engaging in culturally proficient communication, and working collaboratively with diverse families are emphasized. Students learn how to evaluate their collaboration and consultation skills, target collaboration opportunities and maintain themselves as ethical and reliable consultants/collaborators in a variety of school, community and agency situations.
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