Master in Curriculum and Teaching

Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire, is a liberal arts institution that offers a close-knit campus environment and strong undergraduate focus. Founded in 1909 and serving roughly 3,500 students, Keene State emphasizes small classes, engaged faculty, and a broad selection of majors across the arts, sciences, and professional studies. The campus culture prioritizes mentorship, experiential learning, and community involvement.

Students benefit from individualized attention and a range of experiential opportunities, including internships, field experiences, and collaborative projects with regional partners. Keene State advances sustainability and civic engagement through curricular and co-curricular programming, and its diverse offerings across many majors allow students to combine interests and develop interdisciplinary skill sets. Dedicated support services help students navigate academic planning and professional development.

International applicants will find targeted orientation programming, limited but focused international student services, and opportunities to engage with the local community. The career center assists with internship placement, resume building, and employer outreach. Prospective students should review program requirements, connect with admissions for visa and housing information, and consider campus visits or virtual sessions to assess fit and available support structures.

The Master in Curriculum and Teaching at Keene State College is a degree program for educators looking to develop their leadership skills and teaching craft. This one-year program is offered in English and helps students build their skills through a mix of courses, research, and curriculum leadership projects.

The curriculum emphasizes curriculum design, instructional leadership, legal and ethical issues, reflection, diversity and equity, and research. Students will work with faculty mentors and develop their skills as teacher leaders, learning to design curricula, lead instruction, and address key issues in education.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Curriculum Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Education Consultants, or Teacher Leaders, working in schools, school districts, or other educational institutions.