Who is this program for?
An Advanced Degree for Certified Teachers
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for certified teachers and individuals who are interested in researching, developing and implementing curriculum changes to support student achievement in K-12 Education. This program allows students to focus on curriculum methodology, pedagogy, and theoretical applications and how to apply these to the classroom. The degree program requires 36 hours of graduate coursework.
Admission Standards
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of work prior to receiving the bachelor’s degree, or an overall 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Applicants with a completed master's degree must have at least a 3.4 GPA on the graduate coursework.
Complete an Apply Texas for Graduate Programs with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. Send your offical transcripts verifying you meet the GPA requirements above to:
How can this degree advance my career?
Beyond providing an opportunity for lifelong learning, the Masters of Education, Curriculum & Instruction can support certified teachers in advancing their career into roles such as district-level curriculum developer, mentor teacher, teacher leader, content specialist, and dual-credit/community college instructor.
How do I apply?
Admission Standards
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of work prior to receiving the bachelor’s degree, or an overall 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work. Applicants with a completed master's degree must have at least a 3.4 GPA on the graduate coursework.
Step 1: Apply to the Graduate School at UNT Dallas.
Complete an Apply Texas for Graduate Programs with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee. Send your offical transcripts verifying you meet the GPA requirements above to:
Step 2: Apply to the Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction Program
Complete an application, including an essay and two recommendation letters. Additional instructions here.
How are courses delivered?
face to face, hybrid, and online coursework
Core Courses (18 hours)
EDCI 5011 Introduction to Classroom Research
EDCI 5012 Capstone Research Project
EDCI 5013 Technology in STEM
EDCI 5014 Instructional and Behavior Management in Classrooms
EDCI 5015 Action Research in Multicultural and Multilingual Education
EDCI 5016 Literacy Across the Curriculum
Concentration Courses (18 hours)
EDCI 5017 Human Development
EDCI 5320 Curriculum Development
EDCI 5301 Historical and Theoretical Foundations of Education
EDCI 5321 Principles of Professional Teaching
EDBE 5560 Fundamentals of Bilingual Education
EDRE 5070 Literacy Development for English Language Learners
Who can I contact with questions?
Contact Program Coordinator Dr. Mychelle Hadley Smith 972.338.1373.