Graduate Degree
Education – Masters Degree (online)
Our online Master of Arts in Education focuses on Curriculum & Instruction
30-hour Online Program
12 HOURS IN EDUCATION & 18 HOURS IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
- 30 hours of coursework completed in just 12 months*
- 8-week, 15-week, and summer courses
- Fall and summer start dates during the year
- Affordable tuition of $15,000 for entire program
- All online classes (asynchronous format)
- No on-campus requirements
*Contingent on the number of hours taken
Why an Education Master's in Curriculum & Instruction?
A focus on curriculum and instruction prepares educators to be instructional coordinators, grade level chairs, and department chairs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual salary for instructional coordinators is much higher than the average for U.S. workers, and the career path also has above-average growth projections.
Who can apply for this program?
̽’s program is designed for educators who are certified to teach and are interested in developing professional growth opportunities in the area of curriculum and instruction.
Program Courses
Education Courses (12 hours):
- Issues, Strategies, and Models in Curriculum Design
- Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms
- Research Methods
- Creativity: Theories, Research, and Applications
Curriculum & Instruction (18 hours):
- Advanced Curricular Design
- Social Foundations and Education Trends
- Comparative Curriculum in International Contexts
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Curriculum & Instruction – Special Topics
- Capstone
Email Dr. Jeannette Jones, professor and chair of the Education Department, with questions or to schedule an information session.
Application Information
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Admission Requirements
- Provide official transcripts from all institutions attended showing you earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Must have earned an undergraduate GPA of 2.9 or greater
- Must be a certified teacher at the start of the program
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How to Apply
- Visit our Application page. Select the application type “Graduate” when creating your application.
- Submit the following documents to complete your application file:
- Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (including any dual credit or summer coursework)
- Current resume
- Educational philosophy
- Education goals
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Licensure or Certification in Another State
If you are a current or prospective student interested in pursuing licensure or certification in another state, we recommend you review your state’s licensure or certification requirements.
About NC-SARA
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
NC-SARA is a nonprofit organization that helps expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs.
Every student deserves a positive educational experience. Sometimes a student’s experience may not be what they anticipate, and the student may have a concern or a complaint. For this reason, NC-SARA has a process for student complaints. To learn more about this process or to file a complaint, please visit the NC-SARA website: