Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Covers curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Instructional Coordinators
- Median pay
- $77,440
- Hiring change through 2035
- 1.6%
- Job openings a year
- 23,100
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyEducation Teachers, Postsecondary
- Median pay
- $75,350
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.5%
- Job openings a year
- 5,300
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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How admission works
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Program admission | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Main Campus OH | 15 | 71% | Apply after enrollmentFull School of Education admission follows pre-admission coursework. Students need 2.5 cumulative and 2.5 pre-admission GPA, with C or better in both English composition courses. | $14,000 |