Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction prepares candidates to be aspiring, inspired, and empowered agents of change who possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to transform the world through education. This program cultivates the candidate's ability as critical thinkers to foster positive impact and places an emphasis on curriculum theory and practice, culturally responsive teaching and learning, educational innovation, advocacy, social dimensions of learning, and research. Through analyses of multiple forms of data, candidates will develop the skills to critically evaluate academic literature and tie evidence-based research to effective curricular practice. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in education or hold a professional or temporary teaching certificate. The M.Ed. is a 100% online program with required synchronous components embedded throughout the curriculum.

M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction) Admission Requirements and Documents

The program welcomes applications from individuals who have strong academic records and who have experience and interest in education or related fields. To be accepted, applicants from outside The University of Tampa must meet the following requirements:

Completed application for the University.
$40 application fee
Official transcripts for all previous college work received directly from each institution.
- Applicants must have earned a four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution in the subject area designated by their intended program.
- Applicants need to have an overall GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a minimum of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.
- Undergraduates who are in the process of completing degrees may apply for admission with full acceptance contingent upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Two professional reference forms (PDF)
Résumé
Personal statement addressing why they seek a graduate-level degree.

Automatic Admission: Special consideration is given to UT Education alumni and graduates from CAEP-accredited Education Programs. Contact Graduate Admissions for details.

Entrance Requirements for M.Ed. applicants from outside The University of Tampa (applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria):

Bachelor's degree in education.
Hold a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate.
Hold a statement of eligibility for a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate.
Hold a Professional Teaching Certificate in another state.
Hold a temporary Teaching Certificate.

Graduate Admission (4+1 Option) for the M.Ed. Requirements and Documents

The 4+1 Option allows a University of Tampa undergraduate Education major to begin two courses (up to 8 credits) from the M.Ed. program in their last two semesters of undergraduate study. To qualify for this option, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Completed M.Ed. application.
Earned 90 hours in coursework and be enrolled in the Senior 1 or Senior 2 block of education coursework.
Applicants need to have an overall GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a minimum of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study..
Have no Dispositional Rating below a 1.0.

Unlike external applicants, 4+1 applicants:

Have their application fees waived.
References do not need to be provided.
Transcripts are provided by UT.

Transfer Credit Policy

One transfer or transient course is allowed based on program coordinator approval.

Degree Requirements

M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction) Core Courses

EDU 601	Curriculum Theory and Practice	4
EDU 608	Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning	4
EDU 612	The Innovative Educator	4
EDU 613	Teacher as Research Scholar	4
EDU 616	Social Justice Education	4
EDU 624	Law and Leadership in Education	4
EDU 626	Social Emotional Learning and Teaching	4
Total Credit Hours:		28

Electives for the M.Ed. Program

M.Ed. candidates will choose one graduate elective for 2 credits to complete their degree. Elective coursework is offered during the May semester. Students may take courses listed if prerequisites for the courses are met. Students may take courses not listed with recommendation of the advisor and permission of the department chair.

EDU 611	Educational Neuroscience and Dimensions of Learning	2
EDU 619	Children's and Adolescent Literature	2
EDU 627	Inquiring Minds	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Total Credit Hours: 30