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.