Overview
Excel in Remote Instruction
Become an expert in bringing the classroom completely online for preschool through twelfth-grade students.
In our increasingly digital age, the ability for educators to deliver online learning in a clear, compelling and proficient manner is a highly desired skill set. Trevecca’s Master of Education in curriculum and online teaching is a groundbreaking advanced degree that equips educators with the tools needed to bring comprehensive instruction online for preschool through twelfth-grade students. The Curriculum and Online Teaching Program is designed to meet a variety of needs within the educational profession. This degree does NOT lead to teacher licensure, but is a great option for in-state, out-of-state and international students who already hold a teaching license and want to advance their credentials. It is also beneficial for those seeking to teach in private education.
This online master’s degree is based on best-practice standards from both the National Board for Professional Teaching and the International Society for Technology in Education. Additionally, curriculum was created with the help of leading Tennessee school districts, universities and professionals at the forefront of digital literacy initiatives.
Trevecca has been a leader in developing online degrees for university students for the past decade. Now this new and exciting program will prepare educators to do the same for elementary, middle and high school students. The curriculum emphasizes online instructional strategies, inquiry-based learning and organizational skills. It also focuses on the integration of technology as it relates to instructional improvement, student achievement data, research, technology plans and community relations. The valuable skills obtained in this degree prepare educators to serve their own students more effectively as the need for remote learning continues to rise.
Throughout the program, you’ll master these key concepts:
- Develop remote classroom design
- Demonstrate effective use of instructional technology tools for remote instruction
- Focus on research and best practices that facilitate curriculum development
- Utilize a variety of learning management systems to manage content
- Apply copyright laws to remote classroom instruction
- Learn how to meet ADA requirements for students with IEPs
- Identify ways to promote technological equity in diverse classrooms
The degree is 100 percent online, with books and materials delivered to your front door. You’ll take one course at a time and participate in an online learning cohort with other students as you complete the program together in 15-16 months. You’ll also develop an e-portfolio that will demonstrate the expertise you’ve gained in online learning initiatives.
This program equips classroom teachers, instructional coaches, principals and deans for a variety of career opportunities associated with online learning. You’ll discover how to provide a quality online learning experience for students and facilitate professional development for faculty members. In addition, you’ll be trained to bring an understanding of the essentials of remote learning to school-age parents through workshops and communication avenues. At a district level, graduates of the program are prepared to provide instructional leaders with the tools needed to coordinate online learning for a large number of schools throughout a region.
Faculty
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Core Classes
Technology Integration in Teaching and Learning
EDU 6100
Focuses on integrating technology into instructional content. Candidates will experience emerging technologies and classroom hardware/software. They will also develop instructional technology and technology presentation skills. Candidates will use technologies for instructional improvement that will include consideration of candidate achievement data, research, technology plans, and community relations.
Course Hours: 3
Instructional Design
EDU 6110
Course is an introduction to the instructional design process with a focus on developing instructional goals, objectives and assessment outcomes. Learners will investigate the various elements that should be considered in the design process such as: needs assessment, common instructional problems, learner characteristics, task analysis, content sequencing, instructional strategies, instructional delivery, evaluation instruments, instructional resources (media selection), formative evaluation, and summative evaluation.
Course Hours: 3
Leading Curricular Change
EDU 6120
Focuses on research and best practices that facilitate curriculum development. Standards will be analyzed regarding their impact on curriculum development. Candidates will investigate curriculum change, network and make learning links with diverse colleagues, investigate how to develop high quality curriculum, and learn about the impact that transforming a curriculum can have in raising the quality of teaching and learning and in improving outcomes for students. The candidate will focus on leading educational change through the use of distributive leadership.
Course Hours: 3
Copyright Laws for Online Learning and Development
EDU 6130
This course will teach the basics of copyright laws, fair use guidelines, and ADA compliance regulations relevant to the design process. Learners will investigate the idea of intellectual property as it applies to P-12 schools. The goal is to provide learners with a practical framework for analyzing copyright issues that they encounter in their professional work. This course will use real-life examples—some of them quite complex—to help learners get used to the systematic analysis of copyright problems in course design. This course is intentionally a step toward bridging the gulf that is often perceived between desirable educational practice and legally permissible activities.
Course Hours: 3
Curriculum Planning and Instructional Practice
EDU 6140
Focuses on the assessment of quality curriculum and instructional practices. Candidates will demonstrate instructional strategies, inquiry based learning, organizational skills, and the integration of technology. They will also engage in using methodologies for monitoring, assessing, and supporting quality instruction.
Course Hours: 3
Interactive and Digital Tools for Learning
EDU 6150
Course focuses on the design and development of various forms of interactive instructional media to support learning. This course will provide experiences in investigating, designing, developing and integrating a variety of interactive instructional media and mobile devices.
Course Hours: 3
Field Experience
EDU 6160
Provides hands-on learning experience in environments in collaboration with practicing school educators. Assessment feedback will be included from course instructors in EDU 6150 and EDU 6170. Emphasis is placed on instructional strategies and the integration of technology.
Course Hours: 2
Issues in Instructional Design and Technology Integration
EDU 6170
Course is designed to examine how technology can facilitate instructional practices. Students will explore instructional software, online resources, and synchronous and asynchronous methods in technology mediation. Learners will study variables that affect P-12 learning, techniques for stimulating and sustaining student motivation, and how to reinforce learning to a global audience.
Course Hours: 3
Inclusive Practices in Teaching and Learning
EDU 6180
Focuses on the impact of economic disparities within neighborhoods and predicts the impact on local schools. Areas of emphasis will include: differentiated instruction, special education, inclusionary practices, legal and ethical issues, and community relations. The goal is to identify instructional and assessment practices that promote technological equity in the classroom.
Course Hours: 3
P-12 Online Course Design
EDU 6190
This course explores methods for designing courses for P-12 students through non-traditional methods. Students learn and practice how to design a course online, which includes setting up the course in an online platform, creating lessons and assignments, providing feedback in a variety of modalities, assessing, and setting up a grade book. How to flip a classroom to get P-12 students more involved in their own learning is another method that is examined. Emphasis is placed on students’ chosen content areas as they create lessons, assignments for each course design.
Course Hours: 3
Exit Assessment/E-Portfolio
EDU 6200
Beginning with the first course of the Curriculum and Online Teaching (COT) program, the e-portfolio will be a work in progress for the duration of the program. This collection of work will include a compilation of artifacts that demonstrate the candidates’ expertise in the National Board and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards. The e-portfolio will serve as the culminating activity and is required for completion of the COT program.
Course Hours: 1
Program Details
Total Credit Hours
30
Program Length
15-16 months
Mode
100 percent online
Additional Information
Throughout this program, students will develop an e-portfolio. This collection of work demonstrates their expertise gained in online learning initiatives and strategies. It’s a valuable tool that can help with future job opportunities. Students also participate in a field experience that provides hands-on learning opportunities in collaboration with practicing school educators. Emphasis is placed on instructional strategies and the integration of technology into online learning environments.
Examples of topics covered in this program include how to integrate technology into teaching and learning; leading curriculum change; curriculum planning and instructional practice; course and instructional design; inclusive practices; copyright laws for online learning and development; and interactive and digital tools for learning.
Locations/Modes
Online
For a decade, Trevecca has offered fully online academic programs that allow students to earn their degree in a format that works for them. We understand life is busy and you may not have time to attend classes on campus. Whether you’re a working adult or simply live outside Nashville, we make it easy to focus on one class at a time, any time—24/7.
All classes are taught online with books and materials delivered to your front door. Online students also benefit from a cohort model, where students begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other online classmates working toward similar goals.
With our digital programs, you can expect the same level of quality and rigor that Trevecca has provided students since its inception in 1901. Trevecca is committed to holistic education, encouraging students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. The Carnegie Foundation has classified Trevecca as a doctoral university, ranking it among the top seven percent of schools nationwide. Regionally, the Nashville Business Journal has recognized Trevecca as one of the fastest-growing universities in Middle Tennessee for the past five years.
Outcomes/Careers
As schools seek to increase their capacity to offer remote learning, earning a Master of Education in curriculum and online teaching offers key preparation in the emerging field of distance education. Schools are increasingly hiring individuals to facilitate online instruction for their students, signaling that a significant need for this relevant expertise is on the rise.
If you are a licensed teacher, a district curriculum developer, a corporate trainer or a specialist in art, music or literature, this degree can expand your career potential. The field of instructional design and technology is exploding with opportunity. You’ll be prepared for roles such as these after completing the degree:
- Curriculum consultant
- Course design manager
- Curriculum developer
- Director of centers for teaching and learning
- Training and development specialist
- Distance training specialist
- Employee trainer
- Instructional design coordinator
- E-learning specialist
Financial Aid & Costs
Worried about the future? We’ve got you covered!
At Trevecca, we understand we’re in unprecedented times. We believe you should be free to follow your dreams without fear. If you’re unable to complete a course due to COVID-19, we’ll refund the course cost to you. Full details can be found here.
| Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length | Tuition Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| $435/credit hour | 30 | 15-16 months | $13,700 including technology fees |
How am I going to pay for it?
- Federal loans are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
- Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
- Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
- Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
- Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
- For military benefits, contact the Academic Records Office at 1.615.248.1268
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!).
Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here! - Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution
Admissions Requirements
- Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy
- 2.7 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Provide a photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)
- You must complete fingerprinting and a background check
- An interview and writing sample. You will be contacted by the School of Education to schedule your interview once all pieces have been turned in.
- Some proficiency with computer technology and reliable access to technology throughout the program
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form to be connected with an enrollment counselor.
FAQs
Overview
Excel in Remote Instruction
Become an expert in bringing the classroom completely online for preschool through twelfth-grade students.
In our increasingly digital age, the ability for educators to deliver online learning in a clear, compelling and proficient manner is a highly desired skill set. Trevecca’s Master of Education in curriculum and online teaching is a groundbreaking advanced degree that equips educators with the tools needed to bring comprehensive instruction online for preschool through twelfth-grade students. The Curriculum and Online Teaching Program is designed to meet a variety of needs within the educational profession. This degree does NOT lead to teacher licensure, but is a great option for in-state, out-of-state and international students who already hold a teaching license and want to advance their credentials. It is also beneficial for those seeking to teach in private education.
This online master’s degree is based on best-practice standards from both the National Board for Professional Teaching and the International Society for Technology in Education. Additionally, curriculum was created with the help of leading Tennessee school districts, universities and professionals at the forefront of digital literacy initiatives.
Trevecca has been a leader in developing online degrees for university students for the past decade. Now this new and exciting program will prepare educators to do the same for elementary, middle and high school students. The curriculum emphasizes online instructional strategies, inquiry-based learning and organizational skills. It also focuses on the integration of technology as it relates to instructional improvement, student achievement data, research, technology plans and community relations. The valuable skills obtained in this degree prepare educators to serve their own students more effectively as the need for remote learning continues to rise.
Throughout the program, you’ll master these key concepts:
- Develop remote classroom design
- Demonstrate effective use of instructional technology tools for remote instruction
- Focus on research and best practices that facilitate curriculum development
- Utilize a variety of learning management systems to manage content
- Apply copyright laws to remote classroom instruction
- Learn how to meet ADA requirements for students with IEPs
- Identify ways to promote technological equity in diverse classrooms
The degree is 100 percent online, with books and materials delivered to your front door. You’ll take one course at a time and participate in an online learning cohort with other students as you complete the program together in 15-16 months. You’ll also develop an e-portfolio that will demonstrate the expertise you’ve gained in online learning initiatives.
This program equips classroom teachers, instructional coaches, principals and deans for a variety of career opportunities associated with online learning. You’ll discover how to provide a quality online learning experience for students and facilitate professional development for faculty members. In addition, you’ll be trained to bring an understanding of the essentials of remote learning to school-age parents through workshops and communication avenues. At a district level, graduates of the program are prepared to provide instructional leaders with the tools needed to coordinate online learning for a large number of schools throughout a region.