The Master of Arts in Education Curriculum & Instruction emphasis, designed for educational professionals and leaders, provides advanced preparation in the study of research and practice issues confronting classroom educators. This degree program is created for specific populations of professionals seeking to apply their graduate learning towards their career goals.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis
1. Application– Apply to both the University Admissions office and the School of Education, MA in Education Program.
2. One Set of Official Transcripts– One official set of transcripts from each of the colleges or universities attended must be mailed directly to the CI Admissions office. Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for acceptance into the Master of Arts in Education. Students with a GPA lower than 3.0 may qualify by petitioning for conditional program admittance within the Statement of Purpose writing sample.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation– Two letters of recommendation from professionals who are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional work.
4. Interview - Interview with the Teacher Education Department Admissions Committee.
5. Writing Sample– A written Statement of Purpose (500-600 word essay) describing why the candidate desires to obtain a Master’s in Education in the chosen emphasis. This essay will include reflection on personal and professional goals, and the ways in which the knowledge and skills will be developed to achieve these goals.
Program Maintenance Requirements
Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better with no course grades lower than a C+. The progress of students in meeting this requirement and in progressing toward completion in a timely manner will be monitored at the conclusion of each term.
The MA in Education Curriculum & Instruction emphasis must be completed within five years. An extension may be granted, if warranted by individual circumstances and/or if the outdated coursework is validated by examination. Transfer electives, if applicable, must be completed within seven years of the date of graduation. Students may petition for an extension with a Request for Program Variation form.
Advancement to Candidacy
Advancement to Candidacy represents the formulation of an official program of study for a master’s degree in the School of Education. It establishes your catalog rights and forms the basis of your degree audit when you are ready to graduate. At least one semester prior to graduation, you must advance to candidacy, which is when you receive approval of your program of study from your Graduate Advisor. You must be enrolled when you advance to candidacy. Advancement to Candidacy is a prerequisite for enrolling in the culminating experience (thesis or comprehensive examination). Students are eligible to advance to candidacy and must meet the following requirements before submitting the Advancement to Candidacy Worksheet:
1. Resolve incomplete grades, if applicable.
2. Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative and program grade point average.
3. Complete six units of program requirements, program prerequisites (if applicable), and any other program requirements for advancement to candidacy.
