Curriculum and Instruction (MED/MS)
Whether you are a current teacher looking to advance your career or a future teacher eager to join the classroom, this hybrid and online program lets you apply principles of pedagogy, methodology and instruction to the elementary classroom.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. LEAD THE NEXT GENERATION.
Students who pursue a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction will acquire specialized skills and deeper understanding of pedagogical practices that enable them to create meaningful learning opportunities for all learners.
Earn your Masters for ONly $10,000
Get your MS or MEd in Curriculum & Instruction in as little as 16 months through our 100% online or hybrid program. To qualify, students must enroll in at least six credit-hours per semester and be enrolled every semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) until completion. For more information, contact us at [email protected].
Careers
Gain the recognition you deserve by earning your master's degree in curriculum and instruction. Many ISDs reward educators with salary increases and job openings when they pursue higher learning. Our graduate program also opens opportunities to make a difference at the administrative level.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024
See Yourself Succeed With a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with knowledge of curriculum content, pedagogy, instructional design and evidence-based assessments.
Accomplished Faculty
Take credit for what you already know. Our competency-based program lets you receive credit for skills developed through work and military experience. You deserve credit. We’re ready to give it to you.
Education Success
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Hands-on Training
Whether it's a full year in the classroom, practicum courses or internships, you will engage in practical, real-world learning experiences that build confidence and skills.
Guidance You Need
Located in the Frank Young Education North Building, our Mentor Center provides the information and support you need to reach your career goals.
Focus Your Passion
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers two tracks to your master’s degree. Explore the option that works best for your research interests and lifestyle.
Future Educators
Earn your way to the classroom through our Master of Science (MS) degree. Our flexible program lets you earn your initial teaching certification while working toward your master’s degree. Improve classroom content and delivery by studying classroom management, integrity in education, and language arts. Upon successful completion of degree and program requirements, you will be certified to teach in Texas.
Current Educators
Designed for Texas certified educators, our Master of Education (MED) focuses on improving classroom teaching. You’ll learn how to enhance the classroom experience by studying the content and methodology of subjects. In addition, you'll receive a minor in a topic of your choice. We recommend this program to students interested in instructional design.
Outcomes
- L – Learning to make a meaningful impact on your classroom
- I – Implementing knowledge you gain with other learners in welcoming and supportive classrooms
- O – Ongoing learning and self-improvement through reflexive praxis
- N – Networking with peers and colleagues, schools, families, and communities.
- S – Successfully completing an action research project that improves skills in research design, research-based literature review, data collection, and data analysis
Faculty Spotlight
David Brown, Ph.D.
Julie Mills, Ph.D.
Kamshia Childs, Ed.D.
Course Delivery
Designed for current educators and working professionals, our fully online program offers a flexible way to earn your master’s degree. Study at your own convenience, wherever you may be. Our Master of Education is offered at the Collin Higher Education Center, Mesquite Metroplex Center, main campus, and Fully online. While our Master of Science is offered at Collin Higher Education Center.
Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times. Locations and times are subject to change.
Graduate Program Cost
PROGRAM COSTS
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.
Admission
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
The courses for this program are available only online (no face-to-face courses). This program is not available to international students.
Graduate Step 1 Part 1
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select one of the following as your “Program.”
- Curriculum and Instruction, MED for certified teachers or
- Curriculum and Instruction, MS for those seeking initial teacher certification as part of the master's degree
Domestic Application Fee 395064
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Graduate Coordinator DeRene Sutton 395159
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Submit a statement of educational and professional goals of 500 words or less on the following prompt:
- Discuss your educational and professional goals and how you believe this graduate degree will help you achieve them.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have a valid teaching certificate. Email a copy of your valid teaching certificate to your graduate coordinator.
If you do not have a teaching certificate, you may submit your scores for one of the following tests:
- PPR, ExCet or TExES
- MS and MA applicants can submit PACT or PRAXIS scores in place of GRE scores.
Submit official General Test GRE scores
- Request that your GRE®scores be sent to East Texas A&M University (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the Schedule of Classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Graduate Enrollment Specialist Audrey Weiss 395278
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
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