M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Two Endorsements, One Degree
Add two in-demand endorsements to your Illinois teaching license, completely online, through NLU's Curriculum and Instruction program, built for working educators who want to expand their credentials and classroom impact without slowing down.
- 16 Concentration Options
- Two Endorsements Per Degree
- 100% Online + Video Teleconferencing
- CAEP-Accredited NCE
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Program at a Glance
What You'll Learn
- Earn two Illinois endorsements in one degree
- Accommodate diverse learners through curriculum and data
- Make evidence-based instructional decisions
- Deepen expertise in two content or specialization areas
- Collaborate with colleagues and advocate for change
- Qualify for specialist, coach, and teacher-leader roles
Full Course List
Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.
Admissions Requirements
- A valid Illinois Professional Educator License (for endorsement concentrations)
- Standard NCE graduate admission requirements
- Online application at nl.edu (no application fee), with official transcripts
- An advisor helps you choose your two concentrations
- Note: endorsements cannot be added to administrative or support PELs
Every graduate completes two concentrations, expanding eligibility in two directions at once, unusual among C&I master's programs.
ESL, LBS I and II, Math Specialist, Reading Teacher, Technology Specialist, the endorsements Illinois districts actively recruit for.
Three CIC seminars produce real artifacts, from an initial resume to a power resume, documenting your growth.
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
This M.Ed. is for educators who want to become more valuable to their schools, not by leaving teaching, but by deepening expertise in the areas schools are trying to hire for. Completing two concentrations positions graduates for specialist and coordinator roles, department leadership, and expanded endorsements that open new hiring markets.
Instructional coordinators earn a median salary of $74,720 with about 21,900 openings a year (BLS, May 2024). Graduates with ESL, special education, or math and reading specializations are especially sought after across Illinois schools.
How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps
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Request Information
Submit the form above. An NLU enrollment specialist will reach out within one business day.
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Connect With an Advisor
Your advisor helps you select the two concentrations that match your license, goals, and endorsement eligibility.
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Apply and Start Classes
Submit your application at nl.edu with no application fee, transcripts, and your PEL (for endorsements). Next start: September 21, 2026.
Take the First Step
No commitment required. An NLU advisor will reach out within one business day to map your two-concentration pathway.
Take the First Step- 16 Concentration Options
- Two Endorsements Per Degree
- 100% Online + Video Teleconferencing
- CAEP-Accredited NCE
*Salary and openings: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Instructional Coordinators (SOC 25-9031), May 2024. Endorsement-specific roles map to other SOC categories.
**Curriculum, concentrations, and accreditation: SmartCatalog, National Louis University, Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. (nl.smartcatalogiq.com); NCE is CAEP-accredited.