Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction – National Board Certification PreK-12 Online
Empower yourself with the tools to make a positive impact on student learning as a highly qualified educator in public and private school settings. This affordable and accredited online program from Emporia State University is designed to prepare you for the review process to become a National Board Certified Teacher.
Program Overview
Learn why our online MS C&I – National Board Certification PreK-12 program stands out
Empower yourself with the tools to maximize student learning as a highly qualified educator in public and private school settings. The Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) – National Board Certification PreK-12 online at Emporia State University prepares you for the review process to become a National Board Certified Teacher.
In the online coursework, you will receive guidance on developing your portfolio and organizing supportive professional documentation, as designed and required by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). You'll also explore practical application of data, trends and innovations in contemporary teaching strategies to effectively educate students of all backgrounds.
Core courses include Curriculum Leadership: Models and Strategies; Cultural Influences and Educational Practices; Supporting Technology Integration for School Leaders; Developing Authentic Assessments, and more.
Please note this program does not lead to obtaining a teaching license.
In this online MS C&I – National Board Certification program, you will:
- Prepare for the rigorous process of receiving National Board Certification as recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS)
- Learn to design and implement curriculum for grades PreK-12
- Apply course material to improve critical thinking and problem solving as well as decisions related to evaluating and producing curriculum for national, state and local levels
- Gain practical understanding of fundamental principles, generalizations, and theories of curriculum leadership, curriculum models, and educational research
- Develop and hone leadership skills in the area of technology integration and its partnership with curriculum reform
- Prepare for the rigorous process of receiving National Board Certification as recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS)
- Learn to design and implement curriculum for grades PreK-12
- Apply course material to improve critical thinking and problem solving as well as decisions related to evaluating and producing curriculum for national, state and local levels
- Gain practical understanding of fundamental principles, generalizations, and theories of curriculum leadership, curriculum models, and educational research
- Develop and hone leadership skills in the area of technology integration and its partnership with curriculum reform
This online program prepares you for roles such as:
- National Board Certified Teacher Leader
- Instructional Coordinator
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum and Instruction Director
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum Specialist
- National Board Certified Teacher Leader
- Instructional Coordinator
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum and Instruction Director
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Curriculum Specialist
Dual-Degree Option: Accelerated online MS in Curriculum & Instruction + MS in Educational Administration
Emporia State University offers you an opportunity to complete both your Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction and Master of Science in Educational Administration accelerated online programs together, saving you time and tuition compared to completing these programs separately.
When completed together at ESU, the dual-degree option shares a maximum of 15 credit hours.
This option is ideal for if you are:
- Interested in pursuing the Educational Administration program, but do not have the minimum required teaching experience (3 years per KSDE) to start that program. You can begin the C&I program without experience and work to add professional experience for the Ed Admin while completing your C&I.
- A working educator who wants to earn your MS in C&I degree while also completing nearly half of the coursework requirements for the Ed Admin program.
- An educator who wants to become an administrator and also add to your marketability with an advanced degree in curriculum and instruction.
As a dual-degree student, scheduling and pacing of coursework is up to you, but we recommend that you complete your MS in Curriculum & Instruction first, then continue with the remaining coursework for the Ed Admin program. If you pursue the dual-degree option, you will likely find that the C&I concentrations in Curriculum Leadership or Instructional Coach are most relevant to MS in Educational Administration coursework.
Note: As a dual-degree student, you can return at any time for the second program, provided all coursework is completed within a 7-year time frame (starting with the first dual course applied towards the second degree), per university policy.
For more information on the accelerated online dual-degree option, please contact the program’s academic advisor, Megan O’Brien, via email (preferred) at [email protected] or via phone at (620) 341-5091.
Emporia State University offers you an opportunity to complete both your Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction and Master of Science in Educational Administration accelerated online programs together, saving you time and tuition compared to completing these programs separately.
When completed together at ESU, the dual-degree option shares a maximum of 15 credit hours.
This option is ideal for if you are:
- Interested in pursuing the Educational Administration program, but do not have the minimum required teaching experience (3 years per KSDE) to start that program. You can begin the C&I program without experience and work to add professional experience for the Ed Admin while completing your C&I.
- A working educator who wants to earn your MS in C&I degree while also completing nearly half of the coursework requirements for the Ed Admin program.
- An educator who wants to become an administrator and also add to your marketability with an advanced degree in curriculum and instruction.
As a dual-degree student, scheduling and pacing of coursework is up to you, but we recommend that you complete your MS in Curriculum & Instruction first, then continue with the remaining coursework for the Ed Admin program. If you pursue the dual-degree option, you will likely find that the C&I concentrations in Curriculum Leadership or Instructional Coach are most relevant to MS in Educational Administration coursework.
Note: As a dual-degree student, you can return at any time for the second program, provided all coursework is completed within a 7-year time frame (starting with the first dual course applied towards the second degree), per university policy.
For more information on the accelerated online dual-degree option, please contact the program’s academic advisor, Megan O’Brien, via email (preferred) at [email protected] or via phone at (620) 341-5091.
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Accreditation
The Teachers College at Emporia State is accredited under the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation standards through the CAEP accreditation system, for a period of seven years.
Tuition
Learn about our affordable program tuition
Tuition for the MS in Curriculum & Instruction – National Board Certification PreK-12 online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees for the MS program are included. However, additional fees specific to the National Board process will apply. For more details please contact the NBC administrator: Alvin Peters at 620-341-6788 or [email protected]
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS – C&I – National Board Certification PreK-12 | $332 | $996 | $10,956 |
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Calendar
Know the schedule for our online education program
The MS in Curriculum & Instruction – National Board Certification PreK-12 program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
| 7 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024, Session II | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/11/24 |
| Spring 2025, Session I | 1/13/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/5/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/9/25 |
| Spring 2025, Session II | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/6/25 |
| Summer 2025, Session I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/1/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/8/25 |
| Summer 2025, Session II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/26/25 |
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Admissions
Find your fit in our online degree
Your journey begins here! The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree. Be sure to get familiar with these requirements to enroll in the MS in Curriculum & Instruction – National Board Certification PreK-12 online program.
Admission Requirements:
- Official transcripts
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
MS in Curriculum & Instruction – National Board Certification PreK-12 Online Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher in the last 60 hours of study or an overall GPA average of no less than a 3.0 for a completed master's degree.
- No GRE, teaching license or experience required for the MS program. However, National Board Certification will require both a teaching license and teaching experience. It is strongly encouraged that students submit a copy of their teaching license by the admissions document deadline and required no later than the first day of class. Students that do not submit a copy by first day of class could potentially be dropped from all classes. The teaching license can be uploaded to the Graduate Application Portal or emailed to [email protected].
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be submitted via a secure electronic service offered by the issuing institution to [email protected] or by selecting Emporia State University on the transcript request form, mailed (or overnighted) to:
Graduate School
Room 313 Plumb Hall
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801
Students who have obtained a degree from a foreign university/college must have a transcript evaluation from a recommended external source that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). Students will not be allowed to enroll until the evaluation has been received in the Graduate School.
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Courses
Take a look at the online master's in curriculum and instruction classes
The MS in Curriculum & Instruction – National Board Certification PreK-12 online curriculum is comprised of 11 courses (33 credit hours), including 24 credit hours of core courses and nine credit hours of National Board Certification Area of Concentration courses.
*Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
