National Board Certification Program
Align Your Career Goals with a Distinguished Degree
Discover a program designed for educators like you who are interested in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs in K12 school settings. Your dedication to making an impact with your educational career distinguishes you as a leader who is making a difference in teaching. By furthering your education, you are making a solid commitment to enhancing the educational experience of your students. University of Cincinnati’s Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction empowers dedicated teachers like you with the confidence and communication skills necessary to bring your classroom environment to new levels of success.
National Board
The National Board concentration of University of Cincinnati’s Masters in Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is tailor-made for teachers who are committed to students and their learning and are seeking National Board Certification. These teachers know the specific subjects that they teach as well as, how to teach those subjects effectively to students. Additionally, they are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. Teachers, who are considering the National Board concentration, think systematically about their practice and learn from experience, they are often members of learning communities. The UC MEd National Board degree program is founded on many leadership qualities including truth, efficiency, community, professionalism, democracy, excellence, integrity, and progress.
The Ideal Masters in Education Program for You and Your Students
Pursuing your Masters of Education speaks volumes to the dedication you have as teacher to your students and their success. Regionally and NCATE accredited, this program is designed with working educators like you in mind. Choose from four convenient start dates, and enjoy all of the resources and support of a respected university, while never stepping foot on campus.
* Comprehensive and relevant curriculum
* 45 quarter credits – graduate in as little as 2 years
* Completely online – no campus visits
Masters in Education Programs
UC offers a comprehensive suite of Online Masters in Education Programs. See below for additional programs.
- Masters in Reading Education
- Masters in Math Education
- Masters in Gifted Education
- (TESOL) – Degree – Teaching English as a Secondary Language
- Masters in Special Education
- Masters in Educational Leadership
- Masters in Curriculum & Instruction
- STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
- National Board Certification
NCATE Accredited
NCATE Accreditation
UC’s College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Top Ranked
U.S. News & World Report – Top 100
UC is ranked as one of the Top 100 public universities (U.S. News & World Report).
Money Magazine – Elite Value
UC is ranked among the Top 100 “Elite Values” in higher education (Money Magazine).
Regionally Accredited
Regionally Accredited – North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
UC’s College of Education is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

