Master of Education, 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.

Take the First Step
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!

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

$560

Next Start Date: 1/10/2022

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.

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

Course Requirements

Please visit our catalog for a list of all courses and credits.

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!

Online

Blended with optional summer classes at our main campus in Bismarck, ND

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.

  • Tuition: $560/credit
  • Application fee: $45
  • Technology fee: $43 per credit
  • Parking fee (summer-class participants only): $25 per semester

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.

The following will be needed when you have applied for admission so we can get you accepted into the graduate program:

  • Official transcripts showing a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
    • Graduated from the University of Mary before? 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
  • Application/enrollment fee - This will be collected at the time you fill out the online application.
    • Professional goal statement
    • Two references (include contact information as part of the application)
    • Resume identifying applicable professional education experience

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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