Teaching and Curriculum (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education degree in Teaching and Curriculum is designed to enhance the skills of PreK–12 teachers for public and private schools. The program focuses on four essential components of effective education: learning, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Teaching and Curriculum Program conforms to the guidelines for teacher quality and is unified by its vision of critical thinking, democracy, diversity, life-long learning, nurturance, and scholarship.

The M.Ed. in Teaching and Curriculum program will enhance your ability to: 

• Communicate effectively with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
• Conduct instructional programs that provide a sound intellectual and emotional climate for learning
• Implement a variety of teaching methods, materials, and content
• Interpret and assess educational literature and research
• Evaluate major issues and current trends in instructional curriculum practice and development

In addition to completing the core requirements, graduate students may choose from various areas of specialization, including special education, early childhood education, literacy, English as a second language, and math education. Courses are offered in multiple formats, including online, remote blended, hybrid, and in-person.

Degree Conferred: M.Ed.

Teaching Certificate Program

Penn State Harrisburg also offers initial teacher certification programs for post-baccalaureate students in elementary education, secondary English, mathematics, science, social studies, and special education.