The Master of Education in Instruction: Teaching and Learning degree program is designed for educators who are interested in developing skills to become leaders of teachers and in the scholarly study of teaching and learning. Candidates study research-based best practices and acquire knowledge and skills needed to promote the success of all students. Candidates explore their own professional practices and reflect upon ways to improve teaching and learning and effective means of providing collegial leadership. The program addresses best practices related to teaching-learning, instructional planning, student achievement and performance, curriculum development, culturally appropriate learning environments, and educational reform.

Multiple assessments are used to determine candidate growth toward achievement of the knowledge and skills described in the Master of Education in Instruction: Teaching and Learning degree program competencies and the college-wide graduation competencies. Performance-based assessments are used to evaluate projects, assignments, and research papers. Goals, learning outcomes and activities, external assignments, and assessment strategies are linked directly to program and graduation competencies as stated on each course syllabus. Other assessment strategies may include mentoring sessions and observations of candidate performance in authentic settings.