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Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) – Career and Technical Education Specialization

Empowering educators. Strengthening the workforce.

The curriculum and instruction (M.Ed.) – career and technical education specialization prepares educators and industry professionals to teach the skills that drive today’s workforce. Through flexible, online graduate-level coursework, students gain expertise in hands-on learning, industry-aligned curriculum design and instructional leadership, preparing them for careers in schools, technical education and workforce training programs.

Quick Facts
Locations
Brookings Main Campus, Online
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Have a desire to make positive changes in education and the lives of youth.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree in agriculture, business, consumer science, health science, human development or a related field.
  • Possess strong critical-thinking, leadership and communication skills.
  • Want to advance your career as an educational leader.
  • Want to improve your effectiveness in the classroom.

Job Outlook

Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Teacher
  • Administrator
  • Workforce development
  • Education-industry partnerships