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Curriculum and Instruction Master's
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
2-3 years
Credit Hours:
30
Grow as an educator who can advance educational classrooms and school systems.
The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to enhance
the knowledge and expertise of educators, combining theoretical perspectives and research-based
practice with multiple opportunities for action research. Its goal is to support educators
as they assume leadership roles at the campus and district or to prepare them for
further graduate studies.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Curriculum and Instruction Master's?
Graduates of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program gain an understanding of the relevance of research and theory to practice.
UNT’s expert faculty provide educators with the knowledge and skills to understand major theories of curriculum and instruction both within and beyond the state curriculum.
You'll gain expertise and become a leader through mentoring, curriculum development and professional development.
Online course schedule rotates throughout fall, summer, and spring with courses offered each semester — allowing for a flexible schedule for working educators.
Marketable Skills
- Conduct research
- Apply curricular theory to practice
- Make data-based instructional decisions
- Mentor and lead students/colleagues
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Highlights
Early Childhood Education — For those who would like to explore ideas within the field
of early childhood education.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Education — For those who would like to become
leaders in the education of bi/multilingual learners in ESL K-12 contexts.
Literacy Education — For those seeking a deeper understanding of literacy education,
especially in diverse instructional settings.
Mathematics Education — For those who would like to become leaders and gain knowledge
in K-12 mathematics education.
Social Justice — For those who would like to gain a deeper understanding of the structural
inequalities in education, how this impacts diverse learners and the need for curriculum
and instruction that is responsive to learners.
Teacher Leadership — For those who want to gain a wide knowledge in the field of teacher
leadership and wish to assume various leadership roles.
Curriculum and Instruction Master's Courses You Could Take
Curriculum Development (3 hrs)
Identification and understanding of historical, contemporary and emerging curriculum
issues and trends; processes of curriculum development; and critical curriculum perspectives.
Examines theoretical and social foundations of curriculum, including philosophy, history,
major terms and concepts, and decision making.
Advances in Teaching (3 hrs)
Theoretical grounding and practical experiences to further enhance the knowledge and
expertise of certified teachers. Attention is given to national and state standards
for teacher development beyond initial certification. By focusing on relevant research
and theory, curriculum, and student needs as a basis for instructional decision making,
the course enables teachers to enhance student learning in the classroom and to assume
campus leadership roles such as mentor teacher and staff developer.
Research in Classroom Settings (3 hrs)
Introduction to critical reflection and inquiry through action research. Development
of basic skills as consumers of educational research and as teacher-researchers. Admission
procedures are completed and degree plan developed.
Schooling in a Multicultural Society (3 hrs)
Recognition and examination of the philosophy and principles germane to multicultural
education. Emphasis is on sensitivity to racial and cultural differences and their
influences on an effective educational program as well as the political and social
implications of these differences. Students also examine the great diversity of lifestyles
that our multicultural heritage embraces.
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