Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation

Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation

Education Specialist

The Ed.S. Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation program is designed for those individuals who already possess a master's degree in other education fields and are interested in improving their instructional expertise and developing skills as a teacher leader.

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  • 100% online
  • Program utilizes set courses to plan schedules ahead of time
  • Student typically completes this 36 credit program in 18-24 months

Ed.S. Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation

The Ed.S. Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation program is designed for those individuals who already possess a master's degree in other education fields and are interested in improving their instructional expertise and developing skills as a teacher leader.

General courses from both the building administration and superintendent programs may be used to satisfy the elective requirement. Individuals who currently hold a master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation from NNU would not qualify for this program but would qualify to apply for other NNU Ed.S. programs.

Program Design

This online program utilizes a cohort model, which allows students to plan their schedules ahead of time and continue to work full-time. Students typically complete the program in 18 - 24 months, depending on their start date and courses transferred into the program.

Application Requirements

The following requirements must be received by Admissions a minimum of one week before classes start and are online, mailed, or emailed as indicated. Recommendation forms and essay guidelines are available online within the application portal.
For mail: 
Northwest Nazarene University
Attention Graduate Admissions
623 University Boulevard
Nampa, ID  83686
For email: gps@nnu.edu
  • Online: Application and $50 non-refundable application fee.
  • Mail, or email from a digital service such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse: Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution(s) where the applicant received a master's degree.
  • Email or mail: A copy of the applicant's teaching certificate (if applicable).
  • Online: Two online recommendation forms completed by professional colleagues.
  • Online: One supervisor recommendation form.
    The three recommendations must be completed by three different individuals.
  • Online: Evidence of writing competency, preferably from a research paper or other document completed during master's courses.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must have the following:
  • A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the master's program.
  • Approval by the Graduate Education Admissions Committee.

Program Start Dates

Classes begin every 8 weeks, and new students may join throughout the year. Contact us now to get started on your graduate degree.

Required Courses

EDUC8000 Orientation: Graduate Education (0)
EDUC7505 Teachers as Leaders (3)
EDUC7511 The Learning Process (3)
EDUC7532 Instructional Models (3)
EDUC7552 Instructional Coaching (3)
EDUC7553 Curriculum, Assessment, and Collaboration (3)
EDUC7554 Innovative Instruction (3)
EDUC7555 Mixed Methods Research (3)
EDUC7556 Conceptual Statistics and Applications for Educators (3)
EDUC7557P Program Portfolio (0-1)
EDUC7571 Education in a Globalized and Multicultural Society (3)
EDUC7572 Innovative Instruction 2.0 (3)
EDUC7584 Data-Driven Decision-Making (3)
EDUC____ Elective (3)

Elective Options in Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation (select a minimum of 3 credits)

EDUC7536 Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care (3)
EDUC7548 Methods and Adaptations for Exceptional Learners (3)
EDUC7566 Educational Values (1)
EDUC7575 Legal/Financial Issues in Education (3)
EDUC7579 Special Ed Law for Administrators (2)
EDUC7581 Instructional Supervision/Leadership (3)
EDUC8671 Educational Change: A Historical Perspective (3)
EDUC8674 School Facilities (3)
EDUC8675 Public Relations and Marketing for Schools (3)
EDUC8676 Special Populations: Issues and Resources (3)

Total Credits: 36 semester credits are required.

Degree Details

Education Specialist

Offered Online

$565 per credit, $150  per semester technology fee

Related Career Paths
Career Avg. Salary
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School $74,990
Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates for the Boise area are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Through this program I have awoken to the vast arsenal of pedagogy, course organization, classroom management techniques and leadership styles available to me. I have gained a deeper knowledge of educational practice that I will pass on to my faculty and my colleagues.

Robert Smith

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