Keiser University

What you'll study

The major core comprises 12 courses (36.0 credit hours) that cover foundational and applied topics in contemporary education. Core modules include:

• Education Governance, Motivation and Ethical Decision Making (3.0 credit hours)
• Affirming Diversity (3.0 credit hours)
• Introduction to Curriculum and Instructional Design (3.0 credit hours)
• Advanced Educational Assessment and Evaluation (3.0 credit hours)
• Law in Education (3.0 credit hours)
• Psychological Basis of Education (3.0 credit hours)
• Continuous Improvement and Planning (3.0 credit hours)
• Teacher in American Society (3.0 credit hours)
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (3.0 credit hours)
• Portfolio in School Leadership (3.0 credit hours)
• Action Research I (3.0 credit hours) — prerequisite for Action Research II
• Action Research II (Capstone) (3.0 credit hours)

Coursework explicitly addresses curriculum across settings (traditional classrooms to online learning), assessment and data-driven decision-making, classroom management strategies, language and diversity issues, and use of technology to enhance instruction. Students develop research competence via action research applied to real-world problems in their schools or districts.

Entry requirements

The public program materials reference an admission checklist and state licensure disclosures. Specific entry criteria (e.g., prior degree, licensure status, GPA, or application components) are listed by the university but are not detailed on the source page; applicants are advised to consult Keiser University admissions for the exact requirements and any state-specific disclosures.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for instructional leadership and curriculum-focused roles in K–12 and other educational settings. Typical positions cited include curriculum specialist, instructional designer, teaching mentor, education director and other roles that influence curriculum evaluation, professional development and school-level planning.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page notes that financial aid is available for those who qualify and recommends speaking with a dedicated financial aid counselor to review funding options. Time-to-degree and transfer-credit estimates are case-dependent and not guaranteed.