Current Curriculum and Instruction Candidates

Financial Aid

Current Master Teacher candidates may apply for fellowships offered through the Department of Curriculum, Supervision & Education Leadership.  Three endowed fellowships are available as follows:

  • Vivian Hogue Endowment
  • Dyveke Maurer Memorial Graduate Fellowship
  • Marit Thomas Rhoads Graduate Fellowship

Steps After Admission

Below is a brief outline of your journey through the Curriculum and Instruction program. It is highly encouraged that you familiarize yourself with the Graduate Handbook.

Familiarize Yourself with the Course Schedule

Two Year Course Schedule

Select Committee Chair

A graduate committee must include three (3) members of the University Graduate Faculty. The committee chair must be a member of the Department of Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership.

Develop a Course of Study

Curriculum and Instruction candidates will complete at least 48 credits as outlined in an approved course of study filed with the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and Continuing Education. The development of a course of study most appropriate to the professional goals and purposes of each individual student must be completed and approved by a program advisor or committee chair upon the completion of 18 credits.

Program Requirements – 48 credits:

  • EDF 700: Thesis (or option) Credits: (6)
  • Educational Foundations and Research electives Credits: (6)
  • Area of Emphasis Electives Credits: (29)
    • Area of emphasis can be special education, STEM, accessibility studies, etc
  • EDF 507- Studies and Problems in Intercultural Education Credits: (3)
  • EDF 510- Educational Research and Development Credits: (4)

Select Graduate Committee and Option
Select Thesis or Written Exam
Graduate Folder Check
Final Oral Examination
Post Oral Examination Responsibilities

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