Chloe Widener
208.467.8688
gradeducationinfo@nnu.edu
Education Specialist
N麻豆原创’s Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation program is designed for educational professionals who have a master鈥檚 degree who are seeking formal educational leadership roles with curriculum, instruction and innovation. Students have the convenience of a fully online program with an option to meet with faculty online to enhance learning and build community.
- Accessible professors听and staff allowing for support in each course
- A completion timeframe听of 18 months
- Can add a Teacher Leader Instructional Specialist endorsement on an Idaho Teaching Certification for only 1 additional credit
- 100% online
About Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation
N麻豆原创’s Education Specialist in Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation program is offered utilizing a cohort model. Students have the convenience of a fully online program with an option to meet with faculty face-to-face or online to enhance learning and build community.
With a focus on high-quality instruction, instructor leadership, innovation, personal reflection and research practices and applications, the program equips graduates with the appropriate skill sets needed to access and effectively use technology and resources in today鈥檚 dynamic learning environments. The objective is to develop attitudes and practices that prepare educators to remain current and effective in an ever-changing world.
Students who have been working in a certified teaching position for at least three years can add just one additional credit to this degree to earn a Teacher Leader Instructional Specialist Endorsement.听
Tuition Costs
$590 per credit, $150 per semester technology fee
Program Design
The program coursework is offered fully online with opportunities to meet with faculty throughout the semester either face-to-face or online. The following highlights outline the program design and features:
- An average completion time of 18 months
- Accessible professors and staff allow for support in each course
- Emphases to promote personalized learning:听Curriculum Design, Instructional Coaching, Innovation
- Alignment with the Ed.S. program (Ed.S. is aligned with Ed.D. and Ph.D.)
- Competitive听tuition costs
- A fully online structure with opportunities for face-to-face instructor meetings
- N麻豆原创鈥檚 reputation for high-quality, rigorous academics
- Hallmarks of a traditional C&I program
- Attention to essential skills for remaining current in the field
- Faculty advisers to help direct the course of study
- A focus on innovative skill sets
Application Requirements
The following requirements must be received by 麻豆原创 a minimum of one week before classes start and are online, mailed or emailed as indicated. Recommendation forms and essay guidelines are available online within the application portal.
For mail:
Northwest Nazarene University
Attention Graduate 麻豆原创
623 University Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83686
For email: gps@nnu.edu
- Online: Application and $50 non-refundable application fee
- Mail听or email from a digital service such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse: Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution(s) where the applicant received a bachelor’s degree
- Email or mail: A copy of the applicant’s teaching certificate (if applicable)
- Online: Two online recommendation forms completed by professional colleagues
- Online: One supervisor recommendation form; the three recommendations must be completed by three different individuals
- Online: Evidence of writing competency through an essay based on the essay guidelines
Admission Requirements
Candidates must have the following:
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the baccalaureate program
- Approval by the Graduate Education 麻豆原创 Committee
Program Start Dates
Classes begin every 8听weeks, and new students may join throughout the year.听Contact us now to get started on your graduate degree.
Required Courses
EDUC8000听Orientation: Graduate Education (0)
EDUC7505听Teachers as Leaders (3)
EDUC7511听The Learning Process (3)
EDUC7532听Instructional Models (3)
EDUC7552听Instructional Coaching (3)
EDUC7553听Curriculum, Assessment, and Collaboration (3)
EDUC7554听Innovative Instruction (3)
EDUC7555听Mixed Methods Research (3)
EDUC7556听Conceptual Statistics and Applications for Educators (3)
EDUC7557P听Program Portfolio (0-1)
EDUC7571听Education in a Globalized and Multicultural Society (3)
EDUC7572听Innovative Instruction 2.0 (3)
EDUC7584听Data-Driven Decision-Making (3)
Total Credits:听33听semester credits are required.
To add a Teacher Leader Instructional Specialist endorsement to an Idaho Teaching Certificate, add:
EDUC7514 Teacher Leader Practicum (1)
EDUC7514B Teacher Leader Portfolio Binder (0)
(note: must have 3 years teaching)
CAEP ACCREDITED PROVIDER
Northwest Nazarene University’s College of Education meets the requirements for accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
COLLEGES OF DISTINCTION
Notice Out-of-State Students
Since this is a program that leads to professional licensure, prospective students should review important information about N麻豆原创鈥檚 participation in the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and Professional Licensure about this program. Individual states often have different expectations for professional licensure, so it is in a prospective student鈥檚 best interest to investigate whether N麻豆原创鈥檚 degree program will help them achieve licensure in their home state.
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Note: Teacher positions require teacher certification in the State of Idaho.
Instructional Coordinator
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Meet the Team
Lisa Amundson, Ph.D.
Professor of Education; Exceptional Child Program Director
Robin Gilbert, ED.S.
Associate Professor of Education; Educational Leadership Program Director
Michelle Van Beek, PH.D.
Assistant Professor of Education; Graduate Chair
Jackie Schober, BA
Program Coordinator, Educational Leadership Programs
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