以课程和教学领导为重点的课程与教学教育专业学位的目标是在课程与教学的硕士学位上建立以“变革型领导”为主题。该学位是为想要担任课程负责人的教育工作者设计的。大多数候选人将获得与教育领域相关的学位。但是，他们的教师顾问可能需要其他课程工作。这将取决于申请人的背景，先前的课程工作和预期的学校角色。
Educational Specialist: Curriculum and Instruction<br>Student Learning Outcomes<br>Students graduating from this program will:<br>Candidates demonstrate critical thinking through interpretation, problem solving, evaluation, and analysis.<br>Candidates express their thinking clearly and professionally in written and oral communication.<br>Candidates treat students equitably and demonstrate the belief that all students can learn.<br>Candidates demonstrate mastery of their content and expertise in pedagogy.<br>Candidates demonstrate the ability to create quality learning environments and to effectively assess student learning.<br>Candidates demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement through self-reflection.<br>Candidates demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other professionals and stakeholders, such as parents and the community.