Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) in Curriculum and Instruction

The M.A./M.S. degree in education in curriculum and instruction emphasizes professional education. It is also designed to accommodate students in teacher education and educational specialists.

Requirements for degree are:

A program of study consisting of not fewer than 45 credits approved by the graduate advisor and department chair, to include:

  1. A minimum of 21 credits in the Graduate School of Education
  2. A core of studies encompassing preparation in the areas of teaching and learning, curriculum, research and evaluation, human relations, and/or foundations of education. The precise nature of this core of studies is specified by the department. Degree plans are written in cooperation with an assigned advisor.
  3. Eighty-five percent of the required credits must be 500 level.
  4. No more than 15% of the program may be 800 numbers, if approved by the advisor prior to being used for a master's program.

The graduate student will select one of the three options to complete the requirements for the master's degree:

  1. a thesis (requires an oral exam in addition to the written product),
  2. a written comprehensive examination, or
  3. an independent project.

MA/MS Application Packet (PDF)

MA/MS Course Planning Guide (PDF)

MA/MS 1-Year Plan (PDF)

MA/MS Schedule of Classes (PDF)

MA/MS Core Course Information

MA/MS Frequently Asked Questions

Steps to Complete to Graduate

Download admissions materials online or call the following number to have information mailed:

Phone: (503) 725-4619