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Curriculum & Instruction Specialization, M.Ed.

Transform Learning Experiences
  • 30

    Credit Hours

  • 2

    Years to Complete M.Ed.

  • No GRE

    Program Does Not Require the GRE

Offers you

Cohort model that fosters critical community building and engagement

Dedicated faculty with expertise in curriculum studies

Flexible online synchronous classes designed to accommodate working professionals

Strong school, district and community partnerships

Program Overview

New approach to pedagogy

Our program offers new approaches to pedagogy, learning and community engagement that transform students’ learning experiences.

  • Pedagogy: Critical questioning and analyzing traditional curriculum and its implications on educating diverse learners in classrooms and communities.
  • Learning: Engage in activities that model ways to include local knowledge and collaboratively generate meaning which give way to multi-dimensioned connections to content.
  • Community Engagement: Bridge research and practice as you integrate academic and community research, enabling experienced locals to contribute to curriculum goals and development.

Candidates will complete 30 credit hours of courses and participate in research projects and applied learning experiences. 

Sample Courses

sample courses in the M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies for Equity program
EDL 507 Curriculum Studies
EDL 575 Social Justice Issues
EDL 545 Collaborative, Participatory & Empowerment Research
EDL 583 Global Perspectives in Education
EDL 540 Transformational Praxis
EDL 574 Social Action Research
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Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Specialization

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  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
  • All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Main Campus
  • Distance Education

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Spring 2025:
    • November 1, 2024
  • Fall 2025:
    • July 1, 2025

Transcripts

One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • Not Required

Recommendations

  • 3 recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant roles

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
  2. Essay: Education Statement of Interest Essay
    Essay
  3. Licensure: Candidates must hold, or be qualified to hold an initial Class "A" teaching license in at least one area of education

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