Curriculum & Instruction

Gain more in-depth knowledge and skill to take your classroom instruction to a new level.

What You’ll Learn

The Master of Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for candidates seeking more in-depth knowledge and skill for classroom instruction. In addition to foundation courses, students may select from a variety of electives, including courses leading to license endorsements. Candidates will complete a classroom or school-based project as a culminating experience.

What You Can Do

A master’s degree typically adds $3,000–$5,000 annually to a teacher’s base salary. An emphasis in curriculum and instruction supports classroom instruction, and also advances knowledge for instructional coaches or other teacher leaders who facilitate ongoing, day-to-day professional development for the teachers at the assigned school or schools. Other areas supported by this emphasis are college instructors, both adjunct and those in fields that require a master’s degree such as dental hygiene and interior design. 

Common careers for graduates:

  • School teachers
  • Instructional coaches
  • College instructors

Degree Requirements

You must fulfill the following requirements to earn your degree:

  • Completion of the 36 credit-hour program, consisting of 22 credit hours of professional core requirement and 14 credit hours of graduate electives
  • Completion of a master’s project
  • Grade of at least a B- in all foundation courses (Coursework in which Ds, Es or UWs are earned is unacceptable and could result in removal from the program if the problem persists.)
  • Overall 91¶ÌÊÓƵ GPA of 3.0.

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Admission

To apply, follow the steps outlined on our Admission page.

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