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| Master of Arts | 100% online |
Rolling Admission |
Most complete in 2-3 years, 30-credit program | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Siena’s Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction gives you the ability to dive into one of society’s most critical and in-demand professions. With the looming teacher shortage, students are in need of educators who can design curricula that fits all types of learners. That’s why the best teachers are Saints.
Focusing on research in order to better prepare children in the classroom, our Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program is made for students who have a passion to learn more about education research and how it can impact and improve the field of education.
Siena’s MA in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for working teachers — 100% online. Most students complete our program in two to three years.
Guided by our expert faculty, you can create a program that aligns with your passions and career goals by selecting the courses that best feed the skills you’re looking to gain.
Courses include:
Advanced Certificate: Certificate of Advanced Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Extension Programs: Middle Childhood Extension; Coordinator of Work Based Learning Programs Extension; Foreign Language Elementary School (FLES); General Science; Bilingual Education Extension
Brief personal essay indicating the reason you are pursuing your chosen graduate program and your intended long-term goals (submitted online with your application). Need some tips?
Include employment history, certificate or licenses held, volunteer/extracurricular activities, leadership roles, honors/awards and education history (submitted online with your application).
Two Letters of Recommendation are required. Recommendations must be submitted by a faculty member at your bachelor’s degree granting institution or professional reference if you have been out of school for some time. (Recommenders are required to submit recommendations online - instructions included within the application.)
Official Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions which you have earned college credit. Unofficial copies may be uploaded for the purpose of application review, but official copies are required prior to enrollment.
Also, if you earned your undergraduate degree outside of the United States, an evaluated transcript is required by a recognized member of The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.) Our preferred evaluators are World Education Services, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Transcripts and evaluations should be emailed directly to our registrar at transcriptreceiving@siena.edu or mailed to the address below:
Siena University
Registrar's Office
515 Loudon Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
Official TOEFL, IELTS or DUOLINGO Test Scores are required from international students whose native language is not English. All English examination scores are considered valid up to two years after the testing date. Certificates of Instruction may be considered if English was the medium of instruction for undergraduate studies.
Accepted tests and minimum scores:
TOEFL - 79
IELTS - 6.5
DUOLINGO - 115
Official Test Results should be sent electronically to graduateadmissions@siena.edu or mailed directly to:
Siena University
Registrar's Office
515 Loudon Road
Loudonville, NY 12211
The program is designed for teachers who already hold initial New York State certification and want to deepen their expertise, improve their classroom practice, and earn a master’s degree. Its flexible structure allows educators to align their coursework with their students’ needs and their own professional goals.
A Master of Arts in Teaching is generally designed for individuals seeking their initial teaching certification. A Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction is intended for certified teachers who want to strengthen their skills in curriculum design, instruction, assessment, literacy, research, and meeting the needs of diverse learners.
Students explore education research, curriculum development, instructional strategies, literacy, technology, assessment, and effective teaching for diverse learners. Coursework helps teachers evaluate their current practices and use evidence to design more effective and inclusive learning experiences.
Yes. With faculty guidance, students can select courses that align with their interests, classroom needs, and career goals. Areas of study may include literacy, teaching multilingual learners, modern instructional practices, education research, and effective teaching for all students.
