Academic and occupation information for those interested in the field of curriculum and instruction. Article includes a list of highly selective universities offering this major.
Those interested in education may want to pursue the field of curriculum and instruction. This field involves ensuring that teachers and other educational professionals comply with educational standards in their schools. These instruction professionals evaluate schools and check to see if schools are performing well on standardized tests.
Some professionals are former teachers and principals, but employment opportunities are open to anyone who is able to develop curriculum and instructional materials to instruct teachers and other staff members. They may also work with other professionals to create programs that work to benefit students.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, the field of curriculum and instruction is expected to experience large growth in the upcoming years as schools seek experienced and creative individuals who can formulate studies and use current technology to teach students much needed skills to graduate and gain employment. Education requirements vary depending upon the position desired.
Top Schools for Curriculum and Instruction Programs
(Source: U.S. News, www.usnews.com):
*1. Utah State University-This university has recently improved student body retention rates and admitted better prepared students. -Undergraduate Student Body: 13,585; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19; Tuition Costs: In-State: $3,533, Out-of-State: $10,432; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.6; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40% had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 30% had scores 1000-1099. For more information, try www.usu.edu.
*2. Drake University- This institution is ranked 4th in the category of Universities-Master's (Midwest) by U.S. News. -Undergraduate Student Body: 2,835; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15; Tuition Costs: $21,462; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.7; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 50% had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 30% had scores 1200-1299. For more information, try www.drake.edu.
*3. University of Redlands- This private university is ranked 7th in the category of Universities-Master's (West) by U.S. News. -Undergraduate Student Body: 3,295; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:10; Tuition Costs: $27,164; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.5; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT: More than 40% had scores 24-29, SAT: More than 40% had scores 1000-1099. For more information, try www.redlands.edu.
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