Northeastern Illinois University
M.S. in Teaching and Inquiry
Chicago, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 17,089 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The M.S. in Teaching and Inquiry program focuses on developing advanced skills in teaching and educational research.
It caters to educators seeking to enhance their proficiency through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
The program spans two years, with options for full-time or part-time study, allowing students to tailor their learning experience to fit their schedule.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including positions as educational researchers, instructional coordinators, and curriculum developers.
They may also work in academic institutions, educational non-profits, and governmental educational departments, leveraging their expertise to improve teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
The M.S. in Teaching and Inquiry is for teachers interested in developing and expanding their craft, knowledge, and skills in teaching. The program is open to K-8 teachers with a minimum of two years of teaching in their own classroom.
Each semester, students take one required core course and one elective. Students choose their electives from dozens of course options. With students choosing their five electives, the program allows each student to create a custom program that will most benefit their personal and professional goals. Students can take one general education elective in a subject they teach.
Program Benefits
The program focuses on core topics:
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Project-based teaching
- Authentic and integrated curriculum development
- Teaching 21st-century literacies
- Multicultural education
- Teacher action research
Choose electives in a specific area, such as literacy, early childhood education, or bilingual education endorsement.