Designed for K-12 teachers of all content areas, this program equips you with the latest research and practical strategies to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Transform your teaching and inspire your students while advancing your career.
Locations
- Online
Why Earn a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction?
- Fully online program you can complete part time while continuing to work.
- Choose your course load to finish at your own pace.
- Increase your pay and career opportunities.
- Curriculum designed specifically for Georgia’s standards and curriculum.
- 36 credit hours to completion.
Elevate your teaching and broaden career opportunities with the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern University. Designed for educators and professionals alike, this program enhances your expertise in key areas such as assessment, curriculum design and student performance through the latest research and evidence-based practices. Earn a Level 5 certificate upgrade, adding Curriculum and Instruction to your professional credentials.
Our highly interactive online learning environment offers the flexibility of distance education with the personalized support of face-to-face engagement. Benefit from the combined resources and expertise of Georgia Southern, Columbus State and Valdosta State, gaining insights from faculty across three institutions well-known for their teacher preparation.
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What Can You Do With a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction?
Through advanced credentials and the skills to develop more engaging lesson plans, enjoy increased effectiveness in the classroom and higher pay. Or, you can take on broader responsibility for school-wide learning as an instructional coordinator. Outside of education, leverage your knowledge of creating, evaluating and implementing instructional programs to serve as a training and development specialist within a business or another organizational setting.
Where our graduates work:
- Public school districts in Georgia
- Private schools
What our graduates do:
- Instructional coordinator
- Curriculum specialist
- Lead teacher
- Training and development specialist
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Program Overview
Discover the distinctive features of Georgia Southern University’s online M.Ed. program and how you can upgrade your skills and advance your career.
What You’ll Learn
In the program’s initial stages, you’ll examine the challenges and opportunities of teaching in a multicultural classroom, cultivating sensitivity to the needs of each unique learner. You’ll also sharpen your analytical skills and explore current trends and issues in education research.
Then, you’ll focus on enhancing your approach to assessments, curriculum design, teaching and supporting student performance. You’ll consider the process of decision-making for improving curricula and programs and deepen your knowledge of how K-12 pupils absorb and retain information.
With nine hours of electives, you can add an endorsement to tailor your training further.
See the CurriculumWant to Learn More?
Explore essential information about our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program, including application details, accreditation status, and licensing disclosures. Gain insight into the program’s credibility and requirements to help you start your journey toward success with the knowledge you need.
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework.
You must also possess a valid Level 4 or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate or Life certificate.
To apply, please complete the online application. (There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.)
International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-accredited evaluation service and must be a course-by-course evaluation and include a GPA.
Application Deadline
Students are admitted to begin the program in the fall, spring and summer terms. The application deadlines are:
Fall – Aug. 1
Spring – Dec. 15
Summer – May 1
Your application and all required documents must be received by the deadline.
Provisional Admission
Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of “B” or higher in their first nine (9) hours of coursework after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status.
Program Contact Information
Kelly Kennedy
Advisor, Graduate Academic Services Center
kdkennedy@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1774
At Georgia Southern, enjoy the flexibility of fully online courses that fit within your busy schedule as an educator. Online instructors weave interactive experiences into each course, ensuring you engage at a deeper level.
About Our Online ProgramsFor All Online Programs
Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) as a program leading to certification in Curriculum and Instruction.
The Department of Elementary and Special Education anticipates that graduates of the M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction program will be eligible to seek professional certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission as a certified teacher in Curriculum and Instruction.
The Department of Elementary and Special Education has determined the required classes and educational activities of these academic programs qualify a graduate of this program to take the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE) exam for Curriculum and Instruction certification in Georgia. The Department has not determined whether these programs satisfy the requirements of all states and territories for certification in Curriculum and Instruction.
Faculty Feature
With a background in elementary teaching in Turkey before graduate school and launching his university career, Dr. Yasar Bodur brings a unique international perspective on multicultural issues to his teaching and scholarship.
Learn More About Professor Bodur
Take the Next Step
Increase your impact, your pay and your opportunities with an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern.
Contact Us
Program Director
Kymberly Harris
Phone: 912-478-5041
Fax: 912-478-0026
kharris@georgiasouthern.edu