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Create the material that revolutionizes education.
As the creator of curriculum and instruction, you will be the person who gives teachers the tools they need to be effective and the resources they use to educate. People with Curriculum and Instruction degrees develop curricula, train teachers, select materials and implement new technology in the classroom.
With a bachelor degree in Curriculum and Instruction, you can go on to receive a Doctorate - Curriculum and Instruction, Master's - Elementary Education, Master's - Adult Education, Master's - ESL, Master's - Curriculum and Instruction.
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| “I was hesitant about going to school online, but it was a great experience. It was easy to get in touch with my advisors and instructors. They were very professional and responded promptly with good feedback.” |
Melissa Hancock, MA Education Curriculum and Technology,
University of Phoenix |
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Opportunity to advance with a Curriculum and Information degree is great as people with the degree continue to be in high demand. Depending on education and experience, higher administrative positions can be within reach, as can management and executive positions in private industries. People with Curriculum and Instruction degrees work as:
- Instructional coordinators
- Education administrators
- Teachers
- Human resources specialists
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- school counselors
- textbook publishers
- textbook editors
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27% Job Growth |
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The need to meet new educational requirements and implement new technology will continue to increase the demand for people with Curriculum and Instruction degrees. Average earnings for careers in this field range from $36,000 to $65,000 per year, and people with Curriculum and Instruction degrees often pursue jobs in management and executive positions in private industries where the salary range is even higher. |
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At least a bachelor’s degree is required to work in this industry. Having a Master’s degree will enable you to apply for better and higher paying jobs. With a degree in Curriculum and Instruction, you will review as well as create textbooks and other materials, provide onsite education for teachers and administrators, implement new technology in the classroom, and how to measure and improve student performance. Employers look for candidates with good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as candidates who are familiar with computer technology. |
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