Curriculum and Instruction

Advanced degrees in the area of Curriculum and Instruction prepare curriculum leaders, researchers, and professors with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to analyze, construct, and evaluate curricula in ways that create optimal learning conditions for all learners.

Master's Degrees

An M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction involves completing 18 hours of core coursework and 18 hours of elective coursework. In addition to electives within the department, students also have the option of taking electives outside of the department. One example is the option of taking 18 hours of electives from the Department of English or the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, which can lead to dual credit certification in those content areas.

Curriculum and Instruction - Concentrations in:

• Curriculum Studies/Teacher Education (CSTE)
• Language and Literacy Education
• STEM Education
• Blended Learning/Personalized Learning
• Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL)

Doctoral Degrees

Curriculum and Instruction - Tracks in:

• General Curriculum and Instruction
• Curriculum Studies/Teacher Education (CSTE)
• Language Diversity & Literacy Studies
• STEM Education