The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) is a professional degree designed to improve educational practice and to develop an understanding of educational thought.

The degree requires the completion of a minimum of thirty-six semester hours in graduate work with an eighteen-hour Department of Curriculum and Instruction core, a twelve-hour specialization area, and three hours of approved electives. The specialization may be used to develop a specialty area related to education or to improve preparation in a teaching field. With approval, up to twelve hours may be taken outside the School of Education. Specialization areas offered in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction include, but are not limited to: English Education, Informal Education, Literacy and Reading Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, and Technology Education.

A written Comprehensive Examination upon program completion is required for the Master’s degree.

Admission Requirements

The general requirements for admission to the Master of Science in Education degree in curriculum and instruction follow the requirements outlined earlier in this catalog for the Master’s degree. All applicants must submit an official transcript to indicate completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a curriculum vita/resume, a professional goals statement, and three letters of recommendation. Admission is competitive and based on a review of the application materials. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Program Director and the Graduate Faculty Committee conduct the review. The review may include a virtual interview.

Requirements for an MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
EDC 5303	Models of Teaching and Learning	3
EDC 5311	Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Research	3
or EDP 5335	Research in Education
EDC 5321	Contemporary Curriculum-Designing and Implementing	3
EDC 5370	Applications of Technology to Teaching and Learning	3
EDC 5348	Issues in Curriculum Development	3
EDC 5391	Social Foundations of Education	3
Electives		6
An approved elective at the 5000-level
Specialization Area		12
These courses are determined during advisement.
Total Hours		36