Curriculum and Instruction Marketable Skills
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Studies
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Advanced Instructor
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Professional Education
- M.A. in Administrative Leadership
- M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling
- M.A. in Professional Counseling
- M.Ed. in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education
- M.S. in Professional School Counseling
- M.S. in Educational Leadership with Texas Principal Certification
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Studies/Texas Teacher Certification
When you graduate with a Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction-Teacher Studies degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
Interpersonal Skills
- Graduates will demonstrate professional leadership skills and commitment to continued growth through research and scholarship in collaboration with others.
- Graduates will apply creative and critical thinking and utilize new technologies to the solution of practical educational/training problems.
- Graduates will research, write, revise, and edit with fluency and clarity.
Professional Skills
- Graduates will evaluate, modify, and utilize appropriate curricula and resources to meet student, client, and program needs.
- Graduates will utilize research-based strategies to create and implement appropriate lesson plans.
- Graduates will evaluate student abilities and modify instruction to meet the needs of a multicultural student population.
- Graduates will analyze data to plan and improve lessons based on best practices.
Career Opportunities
- Classroom teacher
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Advanced Instructor
When you graduate with a Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction-Advanced Instructor degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
Interpersonal Skills
- Graduates will demonstrate professional leadership skills and commitment to continued growth through research and scholarship in collaboration with others, including effective listening to accommodate client needs.
- Graduates will apply creative and critical thinking to utilize new technologies to the solution of practical educational/training problems.
- Graduates will research, write, revise, and edit with fluency and clarity.
- Graduates will apply knowledge of methods and techniques to foster cultural awareness, encourage cultural sensitivity, and broaden viewpoints to promote cohesion within the workplace.
- Graduates will apply knowledge of coaching methods and techniques to help others identify goals, develop action plans, seek development opportunities, and monitor progress.
- Graduates will plan appropriate steps, allocate resources, communicate with colleagues, monitor progress, and evaluate achievement on long-term and short-term projects.
Professional Skills
- Graduates will assess learner needs and apply appropriate curriculum models and processes to develop learning outcomes, effective materials, and content to assist learners in the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
- Graduates will evaluate, modify, and utilize appropriate curricula and resources to meet student, client, and program needs.
- Graduates will analyze and select the most effective instructional strategies, methodologies, and technologies to maximize student learning experiences and knowledge transfer.
- Graduates will assess and evaluate learning experiences for effectiveness; collect and analyze data to inform instructional and organizational decision-making.
- Graduates will apply the principles of adult learning theories to address the varied needs of learners and create environments conducive to collaboration, relationship-building, and learning.
- Graduates will articulate principles, values, and competencies that guide the organization’s culture, design opportunities for collaboration and feedback, and promote stakeholder engagement.
Career Opportunities
Positions in corporate, education, military, or non-profit organizations:
- Curriculum Developer/Curriculum Coordinator
- Instructional Designer
- Instructor/Trainer
- Instructional Coach/Instructional Specialist
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction – Professional Education
When you graduate with a Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction-Professional Education degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
Interpersonal Skills
- Graduates will demonstrate professional leadership skills and commitment to continued growth through research and scholarship in collaboration with others, including effective listening to accommodate client needs.
- Graduates will apply creative and critical thinking to utilize new technologies to the solution of practical educational/training problems.
- Graduates will research, write, revise, and edit with fluency and clarity.
- Graduates will apply knowledge of methods and techniques to foster cultural awareness, encourage cultural sensitivity, and broaden viewpoints to promote harmony within the classroom.
- Graduates will apply knowledge of coaching methods and techniques to help others identify goals, develop action plans, seek development opportunities, and monitor progress.
- Graduates will plan appropriate steps, allocate resources, communicate with colleagues, monitor progress, and evaluate achievement on long-term and short-term projects.
Professional Skills
- Graduates will assess learner needs and apply appropriate curriculum models and processes to develop learning outcomes, effective materials, and content to assist learners in the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
- Graduates will evaluate, modify, and utilize appropriate curricula and resources to meet student and course/program needs.
- Graduates will analyze and select the most effective instructional strategies, methodologies, and technologies to maximize student learning experiences and knowledge transfer.
- Graduates will assess and evaluate learning experiences for effectiveness; collect and analyze data to inform instructional and organizational decision-making.
- Graduates will apply the principles of learning theories to address the varied needs of learners and create environments conducive to collaboration, relationship-building, and learning.
- Graduates will articulate principles, values, and competencies that guide the organization’s culture, design opportunities for collaboration and feedback, and promote student engagement.
Career Opportunities
- Dual Credit Teacher
- Undergraduate Instructor
M.A. in Administrative Leadership
When you graduate with a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
Soft Skills:
- Communication Skills – Graduates will use professional communication skills (whether with colleagues, superiors, families, students, or internal and external communities) required for administrators.
- Critical Thinking Skills - Graduates have experience researching and reading, analyzing and synthesizing information, and later applying the analysis to real-world scenarios. Graduates develop creative solutions to issues found in administration.
- Professionalism – Graduates are trained for the expectations and roles of administrators by analyzing scenarios through multiple perspectives, learning to respect and value different thoughts and views, developing professional discretion and maturity.
- Leadership Skills – Graduates develop administrative leadership skills preparing them to lead organizations, assess organizational needs, and lead transformational changes.
Technical Skills:
- Fiscal Management – Graduates are prepared for an administrator’s role in fiscal management through planning and working with budgets.
- Human Relations/Personnel Management - Graduates will establish a culture of professional growth, strengthening an organization’s human resources. Graduates are prepared for the administrative role of observing and evaluating personnel.
- Assessment and Improvement – Graduates will develop critical assessment skills preparing them to design and implement assessments leading to continuous improvement and support. Graduates are prepared for creating department, division, and organization improvement plans. Graduates are prepared to make value-based decisions informed by data, for the benefit of all stakeholders.
- Organizational and Community Relationships and Partnerships – Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and ability to work with outside agencies, organizations, and contractors as administrators, understanding the role and importance of building and maintaining relationships, and identifying necessary partnerships necessary in successful education organizations.
Career Opportunities
- Non-profit organizations
M.A. in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling
When you graduate with a Master of Arts in Mental Health & Wellness Counseling degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
- Graduates will have the foundation necessary to apply research, mental health and wellness concepts, and best practices to their role as a counselor.
- Graduates will seek out, compile, and disseminate professional resources.
- Graduates will serve in the counseling role and adhere to legal and ethical guidelines/standards.
- Graduates will effectively communicate through a variety of means, including face-to-face, in writing, and through technology, with various stakeholders.
Career Opportunities
- Education
- Faith-based organizations
- Clergy
- Human services
- Community health
- Law enforcement
- Nonprofit organizations
- Management/human resources
- Military
- Higher education
M.A. in Professional Counseling
When you graduate with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the professional counselor role. You will be prepared as a counseling professional to explore career opportunities in clinical settings, private counseling practice, non-profit organizations and agencies, educational institutions, government entities, faith-based organizations, and various counseling centers for mental health and wellness.
Marketable Skills
- Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to apply research, mental health and wellness concepts, counseling theories and techniques, and best practices to their role as a professional counselor.
- Graduates will seek out, compile, and disseminate professional resources.
- Graduates will serve in the professional counseling role and adhere to legal and ethical guidelines/standards.
- Graduates will effectively communicate through a variety of means, including face-to-face, in writing, and through technology, with various stakeholders.
Career Opportunities
- Clinical settings
- Private counseling practice
- Non-profit organizations and agencies
- Educational institutes
- Government entities
- Faith-based organizations
- Counseling centers for mental health and wellness
M.Ed. in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education
When you graduate with a Master of Education in Student Development & Leadership in Higher Education degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
- Student development: Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to advise, challenge, and support a wide variety of students and student groups in postsecondary education.
- Helping skills: Graduates will apply counseling theory and employ helping skills in advising and student development practice.
- Program administration: Graduates will plan, implement, and assess programs and events for postsecondary populations.
- Informed decision making: Graduates will analyze and apply legal and ethical principles and student development theory to facilitate effective decision making.
- Multicultural support: Graduates will apply concepts of ethnic and cultural awareness in student development work.
- Issues in the field: Graduates will be prepared to evaluate and respond to evolving issues in the field of college student development and higher education.
Career Opportunities
- Professional careers in postsecondary educational environments working with students outside of the classroom (Student Affairs/Student Life).
- Academic Advisors
- Student Activities
- Multicultural Affairs
- Admissions and New Student Programs
- Military-Connected Student Advisors
- Residence Life
- TRIO Programs
- Career Counseling
- Case Managers
M.S. in Professional School Counseling
When you graduate with a Master of Science in Professional School Counseling degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
- Graduates will have knowledge of leadership and advocacy roles specific to school counseling role
- Graduates will mobilize resources to enhance the delivery of a comprehensive developmental guidance program
- Graduates will possess strategies to work with varied and special populations, including different cultural groups and individuals with special needs
- Graduates will use technology to enhance the delivery of a comprehensive developmental guidance program.
- Graduates will seek out, compile, and disseminate professional resources.
- Graduates will apply counseling theory related to individual, group, and career/occupational counseling.
- Graduates will adhere to legal and ethical guidelines/standards.
- Graduates will effectively communicate through a variety of means, including face-to-face, in writing, and through technology, with various stakeholders.
Career Opportunities
- School Counselor
M.S. in Educational Leadership with Texas Principal Certification
When you graduate with a Master of Science in Educational Leadership degree from Angelo State, you can expect to possess a variety of skills necessary to succeed. You will also be prepared to explore job opportunities in multiple areas.
Marketable Skills
- Graduates will be able to build relationships with stakeholders for positive school culture.
- Graduates will be proficient in collaborative decision-making.
- Graduates will demonstrate professional dispositions.
- Graduates will be proficient in data-driven instruction.
- Graduates will be able to lead effective professional development.
- Graduates will be able to observe teachers and provide T-TESS aligned feedback.
Career Opportunities
- Assistant Principal
- Principal
- Central Office Administrator
- Instructional Coach