Curriculum & Teaching (Ed.M.)

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The Ed.M. is an advanced master’s degree that offers a flexible program of study focusing on leadership in curriculum and teaching in a range of educational settings. This degree program offers students the opportunity to develop specialized understandings and a capacity for leadership in curriculum and pedagogy. Leadership is interpreted broadly in this program to include developing curricula, studying teaching, designing professional development, and engaging in action research, all with a focus on challenging inequalities and imagining new possibilities for education.

Graduates of the program go on to pursue doctoral degrees, conduct research and inquiry as master classroom teachers, become administrative leaders in schools, and design curricula, facilitate professional development, and bring educational expertise to a wide range of learning organizations.

The Ed.M. degree is an advanced master’s degree (between an M.A. degree and an Ed.D. degree) that offers a flexible program of study focusing on leadership in curriculum and teaching in a range of educational settings. This degree program offers students the opportunity to develop specialized understandings and a capacity for leadership in curriculum and pedagogy. Leadership is interpreted broadly in this program to include developing curricula, studying teaching, designing professional development, and engaging in action research, all with a focus on challenging inequalities and imagining new possibilities for education.

The Ed.M. is a 60-point degree program, with the possibility of transferring in 30 points from previous relevant graduate study. It does not lead to New York State certification as a teacher or building administrator. Two years of teaching experience or the equivalent is a prerequisite for admission. Many students hold a master’s degree with initial teacher certification.