Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment – Licensure Track

An online Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment with a licensure track will prepare you to become a licensed teacher and excel in a secondary education classroom.

Designing curriculum, instructing students, and assessing student work are three of the most fundamental tasks of teaching. Through our online MEd program focused on curriculum, instruction, and assessment, you’ll gain advanced skills in these key areas while also preparing to become a licensed secondary education teacher in the state of North Dakota. Start your teaching career now.

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Get in touch with any questions or submit a simple application for admission.
After you're admitted to the university as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

At a Glance

90%
Number of teachers who hold a regular or standard state teaching certificate

Program Length

As little as 1.5 years

Formats

  • Online

  • Blended with summer classes on our main campus in Bismarck, ND

Tuition per Credit

$580

Next Start Date: 5/6/2024

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Is This the Degree For Me?

Who It’s For

  • Those with a bachelor's degree in a teaching content area (specifically Biology, Business, English, History, Social Studies, Math, Music, or Physical Education) who wish to seek licensure and become a secondary education teacher

Career Paths

  • Secondary Education Teacher

What You’ll Learn

Designed to help you become a licensed—and successful—secondary teacher in North Dakota, our Master of Education, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment program with the licensure track component will provide you with hands-on experience while working with expert faculty and experienced practicing teachers and administrators. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Seek and secure teacher licensure in the state of North Dakota.
  • Improve student achievement using the best teaching strategies.
  • Provide the highest quality education to a diverse classroom.
  • Demonstrate ethical decision-making throughout your professional career.

Looking for Scholarship Opportunities?

The Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Pathway program through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is offering scholarships to help paraprofessional educators get their North Dakota Teaching license. To qualify for the scholarship, you need to be working at least 50% of the school day as a paraprofessional in a North Dakota school. If you are interested in applying, please contact an admissions representative.

Accreditations

  • ESPB

    The graduate programs in Education at the University of Mary are accredited by the state of North Dakota’s Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB; 2013). The graduate Education programs are slated to meet all Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Advanced standards newly adopted by ND ESPB by our next accreditation visit in Spring 2021.

Program Details

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Your first step is to get in touch with any questions or submit the simple application for admission. After acceptance to the University as a candidate for graduate studies, we will assist you every step of the way toward acceptance into your academic program so you can enroll and begin your classes!

If you are serving or have served our country, we sincerely thank you. Our military services office is here to work closely with active duty, retired, reserve, and eligible family members qualified for military benefits. Learn how we can help you with the application process and review the benefits you have earned.

For a full list of fees, visit our Tuition and Fees page.

The University of Mary is committed to putting your educational goals within reach. Learn what scholarships you qualify for.

We welcome students from various backgrounds, including transfer students from regionally accredited colleges and universities and those with military or career and work experience. 

How do I show my previous college, military, or work experience?

  • Official transcripts (if applicable) from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 should be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions.

    • Did you graduate from the University of Mary? Then we’ll get your Mary transcript for you!
    • At most other schools, you can request transcripts by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office. 
      • Have your transcripts sent to:
        Office of Admissions
        University of Mary
        7500 University Drive
        Bismarck, ND 58504
      • Or request to send electronic transcripts to registrar@umary.edu.
  • Students with previous career or work experience can earn credits for prior learning.
    • You can choose to test for prior learning credits — we convert your test scores into college credit.
    • You can request a portfolio review for prior learning credits. You’ll assemble documentation to show your experience, which will be reviewed and evaluated by an experienced faculty member.
  • Military experience can count towards a degree.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO APPLY?
  • All of our programs require you to fill out the general application form in addition to submitting the application fee and your transcripts.
  • Any program-specific requirements you’ll need to submit in addition to the items listed above can be found in our catalog.

At the University of Mary, we review every application on an individual basis, ensuring that the materials you submit are evaluated with care and attention. Reach out to us if you have any questions in filling out your application.

Students interested in obtaining an education licensure or endorsement should check with their own state Department of Education for information about licensure and/or endorsement requirements before contacting the university in order to determine what additional coursework may be needed.

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