Whether you want to teach at the college level, lead curriculum development, or become a master teacher in your discipline, our program prepares you to excel. We empower educators to be instructional leaders in secondary schools and community colleges across diverse learning environments.
Our flexible program design and experienced faculty allow you to continue working full-time while advancing your career. We offer three curricular tracks—history, math, and chemistry—with intensive summer coursework and online education core courses.
 | Designed for Working Teachers - Complete your 30-credit master's degree while teaching full-time. Summer intensive courses and flexible fall/spring delivery fit your schedule. |
 | Qualify for College Teaching - Meet minimum qualifications to teach at community colleges and junior colleges while deepening your disciplinary knowledge and pedagogical skills. |
 | Three Curricular Tracks - Choose your specialization—history, math, or chemistry—and study alongside fellow secondary and college educators in your field. |
Career Pathways
In Curriculum & Instruction (DSP)
Newman University's M.S.Ed. in Discipline-Specific Pedagogy provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
A degree at Newman University will prepare you for
- Adjunct or full-time faculty at community colleges and junior colleges
- Instructional coach or curriculum specialist in secondary schools
- Department chair or instructional leader in K-12 settings
- Master teacher in advanced secondary coursework
Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
- Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction
- Specialized certification in instructional design
Degree Requirements & Curriculum
Program Structure
30 credit hours | 10 coursesSummer Intensive Courses (Disciplinary Content): Two discipline-specific courses offered each summer during one-week intensive sessions in June. Work alongside other secondary and college teachers to deepen content knowledge and update pedagogical practices.
Fall & Spring Semesters (Education Core): Eight-week courses delivered through flexible online format with live and recorded Zoom sessions. Complete coursework in curriculum theory, instructional strategies, educational research, and professional writing.
Available Tracks:
- History
- Math
- Chemistry
"Newman is very flexible. They always are very supportive. I don't think I ever, ever felt like lost because they very reachable. My teachers that were online teachers, they were always communicating through emails and were asking us questions and asking if we were okay - touching base with me."
MSED, Samaria Estrella