Curriculum and Instruction
In this program you’ll learn research-based approaches to teaching. You’ll also look at how and why we teach what we teach.
Potential careers
What can you do with a curriculum and instruction degree? Here are a few jobs that relate to the program:
- teacher
- curriculum specialist
- athletic coach
- adult learning specialist
- director of learning
- employment services manager
- recreation director
- principal or vice-principal
- education technology specialist
- social director
- special education teacher
- instructional coordinator
- civil servant
- corporate trainer
- program manager
Some of these roles may require post-graduate studies or training.
Find a career that fits you
- Explore your career options at an appointment with a career educator.
- Attend career development workshops as you search for work.
- Take part in the Career Clarity program to generate career ideas and plan your next steps.
Experience & connections
- Career Services offers programs, workshops and support during your time at UVic and beyond.
- With a work study position you can develop skills during your study term.
- Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community while you build skills.
Networks you can connect to
Here are a few professional associations related to curriculum and instruction:
What you'll learn
Every student at UVic builds skills all employers look for. At UVic Co-op & Career we call these "competencies". This is what you’ll learn in the curriculum and instruction program.
Knowledge and technical expertise
- analyze historical, philosophical and sociological factors relevant to educational experiences
- design, use and assess practical teaching activities in a range of settings
- recognize unintended and intended effects of educational thought and practice
- work with children and curricula for young learners
- discuss how current issues, trends and curricular innovations affect teaching
- apply creative practices to the teaching of language and literacy