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May 15, 2026
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2026-2027 University Catalog
Curriculum and Instruction MEd
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Curriculum and Instruction Core Requirements
Program Description
The Masters in Curriculum and Instruction is a graduate program of advanced study for licensed classroom teachers intending to become teacher scholars and to assume positions of leadership within their schools with respect to the development of curriculum, instructional strategies, and related classroom concerns. This program is not intended for candidates seeking their initial teaching endorsement. The Curriculum and Instruction program is intended to allow current teachers to focus on areas of emphasis in the P-12 classroom settings. Prerequisite: A minimum of one year of contracted teaching experience in a P-12 classroom setting is required for admission to the Curriculum and Instruction program. One of the three required recommendations must come from the applicant’s current or most recent principal or designee. Program: The student will complete at least 48 credits as outlined in an approved course of study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and Continuing Education. The development of a course of study most appropriate to the professional goals and purposes of each individual student must be completed and approved by a program advisor or committee chair upon the completion of 18 credits. Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: - Design evidence-based instructional practices grounded in pedagogy and content-specific methodologies.
- Integrate research, theory, and professional practice by developing and defending a master’s-level thesis, capstone project, or comprehensive examination.
- Perform analytical and practical skills at a master’s level in their chosen area(s) of emphasis.
- Communicate research findings and educational concepts effectively in written, oral, and digital formats at a master’s level.
Education Foundation Required Courses Credits: (7)
Education Foundation and Research Electives Credits: (6-10)
Select courses from the following. Thesis Credits: (3-6)
Students must select one of thesis courses below and take it for a total of 3-6 credits, over multiple quarters. EDF 700 is recommended for all students, but students with Bilingual Education/TESL or Elementary Education may choose options relating to those endorsement areas. Total Core Credits: 16-20
Department-approved Electives (Areas of Emphasis) Credits: 29
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