Program Overview

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is a graduate degree program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational leadership. The program is tailored to meet the needs of working teachers, educators, and professionals seeking to advance their careers in education.

Program Overview

The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program is a 33-credit hour program that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of curriculum development, instructional design, and educational leadership. Students can choose from three specializations: Elementary Education, Middle Level Education, or Secondary Education.

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes a required core of 12 credit hours, a required educational research sequence of 6 credit hours, and 15 credit hours of cognate coursework. The required core courses include:

• EEX 6051: Exceptionalities
• EDG 6415: Issues in Classroom Management
• EDG 6662: Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
• EDF 6691: Foundations of Education: A Bioecological Systems Perspective

The required educational research sequence includes:

• EDG 6916: Applied Research
• EDG 6918: Introduction to Research

Cognate Coursework

The cognate coursework includes 15 credit hours of specialized courses in the chosen area of specialization. Students can choose from a variety of courses, including:

• EDG 5342: Effective Teaching and Instruction
• EDG 5349: Models of Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies
• LAE 5345: Literacy Learning and the Composing Process
• RED 5375: Advanced Methods of K-12 Literacy Instruction
• EDG 6288: Educational Assessment
• TSL 5085: ESOL Principles and Practices

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program, applicants must:

• Have or be seeking a professional teaching certification
• Have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with an institutional GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of coursework in the baccalaureate degree

Tuition and Fees

The tuition for the program is $416.50 per credit hour, with a total program cost of $13,744.50. Financial aid is available to eligible students.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program can pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Literacy and Reading Coach (Instructional Coordinator)
• Elementary School Teacher
• High School Teacher

These careers offer competitive salaries and job growth prospects. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for instructional coordinators is $74,720, while elementary and high school teachers can earn median salaries of $62,310 and $64,580, respectively.

Program Details

• Est. Program Length: 24 months
• Credit Hours: 33
• Course Length: 16 weeks
• Tuition Per Credit Hour: $416.50
• Transfer Credits Accepted: Up to 6