Curriculum, Instruction and Innovation

Program Design

• An average completion time of 18 months. 
• Accessible professors and staff allowing for support in each course. 
• Emphases to promote personalized learning: Curriculum Design, Instructional Coaching, Innovation. 
• Alignment with the Ed.S. program (Ed.S. is aligned with Ed.D. and Ph.D.).
• Competitive tuition costs.
• A fully online structure with opportunities for face-to-face instructor meetings.
• NNU’s reputation for high-quality, rigorous academics.
• Hallmarks of a traditional C&I program.
• Attention to essential skills for remaining current in the field.
• Faculty advisers to help direct the course of study.
• A focus on innovative skill sets.

Application Requirements

• 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 bachelor'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 through an essay based on the essay guidelines.

Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the baccalaureate 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