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Overview
Take the next step in your education career with Bluefield University’s Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction (MAEd) — a flexible, career-focused graduate program designed for educators who are ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference in the lives of students.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your instructional skills, move into leadership, or increase your earning potential, this MAEd program with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction equips you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to grow.
MAEd in Education Degree Opportunities
Balance your career, classroom, and life with a program built for flexibility. Our MAEd allows you to continue teaching while advancing your degree.
- Practical, Classroom-Focused Learning
Apply what you learn immediately. Courses are grounded in real-world strategies you can use in your classroom the very next day. - Leadership Development
Prepare to step into roles such as instructional coach, curriculum leader, or school administrator with coursework focused on leadership and educational innovation. - Supportive, Faith-Based Environment
At Bluefield, you’re more than a student — you’re part of a Christ-centered community committed to your personal and professional growth.
Quick Program Details
Tuition: $505 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: October 2026
Time to Complete: 18 Months
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Career Outlook
Graduates of Bluefield’s MAEd program are equipped to pursue a variety of advanced roles in education, including:
- Instructional Coach
- Curriculum Specialist
- Lead Teacher
- Academic Coordinator
- School Administrator (with additional licensure, if applicable)
- College Adjunct Faculty
- College Professor
With a master’s degree in education, you can position yourself for career advancement, increased earning potential, and expanded leadership opportunities.
Courses & Competencies
Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
Total Credits: 30
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements
- Advanced Educational Psychology
- Education & Society
- Foundations of Special Education
- Assessment & Evaluation for Student Growth
- Understanding & Implementation of Curriculum
- Research in Education
- Action Research in Education
- Teaching Strategies for Student Learning
- Reading in the Content Area
- Advanced Classroom Management