Students and faculty in Curriculum Research, Early Childhood Education, Aesthetics, and Teacher Education (CREATE) program prepares scholars willing to engage deeply with curriculum research and development, the complexities of early childhood education systems, perspectives on aesthetic issues, and the ever-changing realm of teacher education. CREATE faculty support and encourage a wide variety of interdisciplinary perspectives. The Masters degree is ideal for current teachers and other education professionals who wish to advance their impact on education.<br>The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Education (Ed.M.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Art (M.A.), Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).Through the Master of Education and the Certificate of Advanced Study, experienced teachers are prepared to become more competent and better informed practitioners who serve as leaders for educational reform in local schools and school districts. Students and faculty in Curriculum Research, Early Childhood Education, Aesthetics, and Teacher Education (CREATE) program prepares scholars willing to engage deeply with curriculum research and development, the complexities of early childhood education systems, perspectives on aesthetic issues, and the ever-changing realm of teacher education. CREATE faculty support and encourage a wide variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.The Masters degree is ideal for current teachers and other education professionals who wish to advance their impact on education.