Master of Education Curriculum & Instruction - Program Overview
On-campus or online, the choice is yours! Earn a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Southern New Hampshire University and increase your expertise and marketability. Curriculum plays a critical role in a student’s education and in the growing nationwide emphasis on educational quality and accountability. Your M.Ed. degree in Curriculum and Instruction will give you a specialized understanding of the latest theories and practices in curriculum development. Gain valuable knowledge and insights that prepare you to make significant contributions to students, schools, parents, communities, and your career.
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction - Enhance Your Career with a Specialized Concentration - Online or on Campus
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction leads to NH State Certification/Licensure as a Curriculum Administrator, with coursework online or on campus. Choose from one of five specialized concentrations designed to meet key areas of need in education. Specializations will boost your career options and make you even more effective in the classroom:
- Special Education
- Reading Specialist
- Technology Integration Specialist
- Educational Leadership
- Self-Designed Concentration (choose from a suite of course offerings)
Benefits of M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Degree at SNHU
- One of the most affordable online M.Ed. programs offered by a respected, private, nonprofit university
- Online or Campus, SNHU offers flexible schedules for busy teachers
- Recently ranked as a Tier 1 university by U.S. News and World Report
- Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) , the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission and the New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification
- No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Choice of Four “High Need” Specialized Concentrations set you apart in a competitive market
- Learn innovative curriculum, leadership, and educational practices from instructors who are accomplished academics and industry experts
- One-to-one personalized support from an academic advisor
- Graduate in as few as 18 months, with two courses per 11-week term
- Earn NH Certification/Licensure as a Curriculum Administration
- In-class or online coursework leads to the same Southern New Hampshire University diploma
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction - Take Courses Online, On Campus or Both!
Southern New Hampshire University’s Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction degree is designed for busy teachers and administrators. Our on-campus and online courses provide both quality and flexibility. Experienced instructors undergo extensive training before teaching online courses. Studies that compare distance learning to on-campus courses show both models deliver the same quality of education (depending on the school, of course). Distance learning’s distinct advantage is the continuous virtual interaction with your peers.
Whether you choose to pursue the Master of Curriculum and Instruction online, at our Manchester campus, or a combination of these course styles, you will get the same high level of interaction and experienced faculty.
Fully Accredited Online Master of Curriculum and Instruction Degree
Southern New Hampshire University is at the leading edge of online education, with high quality online degree programs that have won regional and national awards such as the Best of Business and a Best Buy. SNHU is a fully accredited and respected institution with more than 80 years of experience graduating highly successful leaders and professionals. Earn a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from a university you can be proud of, for less than you might expect.
Education Programs are accredited by:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission
- New Hampshire State Department of Education for Teacher Certification


