Master's Degree (M.Ed.) in
Curriculum and Instruction

Program Overview

The Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program provides advanced preparation for PK-12 teachers. The program leads to a Master’s in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction and may include the necessary coursework for add-on certification in an area of education (depending upon the program of study developed for the candidate). The Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program is aligned with the standards adopted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as well as the Conceptual Framework of the College of Education and Human Development.

Program Details

The Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program is 36 credit hours and focuses on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions associated with effective teaching. The program of study is divided into 4 components. Each is described below:

1. Focus Area The focus area is comprised of a minimum of 15 credit hours of 6000 level Curriculum and Instruction coursework (EDCI).
2. Research EDFR 6700: Educational Research
3. Specialty Area A minimum of 6 credit hours in one specialty area*
4. Flexible Hours The program allows a MAXIMUM of 12 credit hours of elective coursework. Candidates may use these graduate courses to:

• Address initial teacher certification via an alternate certification program
• Address the requirements of an add-on certification
• Address additional focus area coursework
• Address additional research coursework
• Address one or two additional specialty areas
• Address graduate content coursework in the College of Liberal Arts
  or Sciences.

For Curricutlum Sheets on a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with Certification in Library Science please see the Curriculum Sheets web page.

Candidate Assessment Information

The Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program requires candidates to meet performance standards associated with assessments in addition to satisfactory completion of coursework. In addition to the admissions review, the program includes interim and exit reviews. Assessments include unit assessments that are incorporated into each College of Education and Human Development program of study and program assessments unique to the Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction program.