Curriculum and Instruction, MEd

The Master of Education with a major in curriculum and instruction is designed to enhance the knowledge and expertise of practicing teachers, combining theoretical perspectives and research-based practice with opportunities for action research. The degree is intended to support teachers as they assume leadership roles at the campus and district levels, and prepare students for doctoral studies.

The program includes course work related to curriculum and instruction in one or more specialization areas, such as bilingual education, early childhood education, English as a second language (ESL) education, literacy education, mathematics education, social justice, and teacher leadership.

Admission requirements

Students must meet the requirements of the Toulouse Graduate School and a specific set of department requirements when applying to the master’s program. For graduate school requirements, go to the Admission section of this catalog or visit the Toulouse Graduate School web site at graduateschool.unt.edu.

The department’s requirements are:

minimum GPA of 2.88, or 3.0 on the last 60 semester credit hours at the bachelor’s level;
valid Texas teaching certification or the equivalent;
three- to four- page essay on your personal philosophy of teaching with concrete examples of that philosophy applied to your own teaching practices;
letter of intent for pursuing a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction; and
current curriculum vitae or resume.

Degree requirements

This degree requires a minimum of 30 semester credit hours.

Core courses, 12 hours

Specialization resource areas, 12 hours

An additional 12 hours are selected by the candidate from one of the resource areas with the approval of the departmental advisor and program coordinator.

Bilingual education
Early childhood education
English as a second language (ESL) education
Literacy education
Mathematics education
Social justice
Teacher leadership
Other specializations can be requested

Electives, 6 hours

In addition, 6 hours of electives are selected from courses in curriculum and instruction, early childhood studies, literacy, bilingual education, or ESL, but students whose resource areas are in these fields may choose electives from other programs.

Note

Students will satisfactorily complete an oral comprehensive capstone presentation at the end of the program.