Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for professionals in K-12 settings who are seeking advanced study to enhance their teaching and leadership skills in the field of education. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in education or hold a professional or temporary teaching certificate. This program places emphasis on curriculum theory, pedagogy and innovation in education, advocacy, social dimensions of learning and research.

M.Ed. (C & I) 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

Electives for the M.Ed. Program

M.Ed. candidates will also choose two graduate electives to complete their degree. 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 617	Technology for Education and Leadership	4
EDU 619	Children's Literature in the Reading Program	4
EDU 624	Public School Law and Professional Ethics	4
EDU 626	Socio-Emotional Learning and Teaching	2-4
EDU 670	Special Topics in Education	3
EDU 682	Grant Writing in Education	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

M.Ed. (C & I) Curriculum Core Courses

EDU 601	Curriculum Theory	4
EDU 608	Cross-Cultural Diversity	4
EDU 611	Human Development and Social Dimensions of Learning	4
EDU 612	Pedagogy and Innovation in Education: Models in Teaching	4
EDU 613	Research in Education	4
EDU 616	Social Change and School Reform	4
EDU 622	Applied Philosophy for Curricular Design and Implementation	4
Total Credit Hours:		28

Total Credit Hours: 36