Curriculum and Instruction professionals

Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction Online


This degree program is designed to prepare practicing teachers for licensure. Educators in this master's degree program focus on enhancing leadership skills, improving curriculum development and expanding instructional best practices.

Next Apply Date: 12/16/24
Next Class Start Date: 1/13/25
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Next Apply Date: 12/16/24
Next Class Start Date: 1/13/25

Program Overview


Why our 100% online M.S. in Education – Curriculum & Instruction stands out

The Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction is designed to prepare practicing teachers for licensure in such areas as Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or Gifted and Talented.

Students are required to complete 33 hours of coursework. Courses are tightly integrated and focused on application-based curriculum. This program is designed especially for working educators, so you can study on your schedule while continuing to work full-time.

As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for licensure in his/her state as it applies to the participation in an out-of-state degree program.

Additional documents
State Program Approvals (.PDF)

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Students in this master's degree program focus on areas of learning that include:

  • Enhancing leadership skills, dispositions, and practices
  • Evaluating and improving processes of curriculum development
  • Enriching instructional best practices
  • Developing tools for individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists
  • Enhancing professional growth by emphasizing critical and analytical skills, communication and collaboration skills, and strong organizational and management skills
  • Enhancing leadership skills, dispositions, and practices
  • Evaluating and improving processes of curriculum development
  • Enriching instructional best practices
  • Developing tools for individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists
  • Enhancing professional growth by emphasizing critical and analytical skills, communication and collaboration skills, and strong organizational and management skills

As a graduate, you will be prepared for curriculum development and managerial roles, such as:

  • Director of Curriculum & Instruction
  • Campus Instructional Coach
  • Instructional Specialist
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Training and Development Coordinator
  • Director of Curriculum & Instruction
  • Campus Instructional Coach
  • Instructional Specialist
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Training and Development Coordinator

Also available:

A-State offers a variety of graduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online graduate programs.

Total Tuition: $11,220
Program Duration: As few as 20 months
Credit Hours 33

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Tuition


Our affordable program tuition includes fees

Our MSE in Curriculum & Instruction online program offers the same affordable tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.

Tuition breakdown:

Per Credit Hour: $340
Total Tuition: $11,220

Calendar


Important dates for our MSE in Curriculum and Instruction students

Our MSE in Curriculum & Instruction online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, with accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.

Please note that the internship course lasts a full semester and only starts in Fall 1 and Spring 1 of terms.

Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.

TermProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Spring 11/13/2512/16/2412/18/241/9/251/10/252/28/25
Spring 23/10/252/24/252/28/253/6/253/7/255/2/25

Now enrolling:

Next Apply Date 12/16/24
Start Class 1/13/25

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Admissions


What you need to know before applying

A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the MSE in Curriculum & Instruction online program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and two years of teaching experience. Make sure to review full admission requirements below.

Admission Requirements:

  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (or 1 year with a 3.0 GPA)
  • Valid, active teaching certificate
  • Commitment from an administrator who will function as your mentor during the program. View acceptable mentors (.PDF)

Note: If you have a 2.75-2.99 GPA, you must make a grade of B or better during the first 9 hours of graduate work at Arkansas State University.

Application submission requirements

  • Complete online application, including the mentor form
  • Pay the nonrefundable $30 fee
  • Send official transcript(s) from the college/university attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the sending institution.

Submit all documents to:

A-State Online
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 7246


Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]

Additional information

Unless otherwise noted, Arkansas State University has not confirmed if a program has met requirements for an out-of-state licensure. Please refer to the Program Approval Map to determine which programs are eligible to be offered in states and to find relevant state agency contact information. Eligibility to offer in a state does not guarantee the program will meet state licensure/certification requirements.

Please contact your state’s Professional License Department/Board to ensure that your chosen distance education program meets your state’s requirements in which you intend to practice.

Appeals process

  • Students who fall below the minimum admission requirements (GPA) may send a written letter of appeal, GRE or GMAT scores (may be unofficial), and additional supporting information to [email protected].
  • The appeal request will be forwarded to the department chair for conditional admission review.

Transfer Credits

Applicants with prior “F” or “D” grades at the graduate level in any graduate program will not be admitted to the A-State MPA program. In addition, students who earn failing (“F”) grades in the A-State MPA program are ineligible for readmission to the program. The only exception is with the Capstone.

Up to 9 graduate hours from A-State or other higher education institutions may be credited toward a program. No course can be older than six years by graduation time. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Director of the Program. To request prior credit be evaluated, please complete the Graduate Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.

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Courses


Read about our curriculum & instruction online classes

Students are required to complete the following 33 hours of coursework.

Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on concepts, programs, and procedures for establishing and maintaining positive relations between the school, its constituents, and related agencies.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Addresses planning and resource allocation in public schools with special attention given to site-based management.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on constitutional and statutory provisions and court decisions regarding the legal aspects of education.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Presents an overview of educational administration for practitioners within the context of ethical and professional behavior.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Combines attributes of supervising teaching with the formal aspects of teacher evaluation via emphasis on adult development, clinical supervision, and evaluation processes and models extant in public schools.
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on authentic problems and clinical activities that require candidates to demonstrate leadership skills and practices integral to school leadership. The internship must be completed during the semester in which a candidate completes the degree. Must be last class taken and taken by itself.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on learning theories and various models of teaching.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory course in methods and techniques of research, and the statistical treatment and interpretation of research data.

These courses are only required for candidates seeking to become Curriculum Directors.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Presents perspectives, skills, and processes necessary for administrators to manage district and building level curriculum and to formalize the curriculum decision-making process.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern elementary school.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the selection and organization of content, selection of instructional materials and activities, factors affecting curriculum revision, and current curricular issues in the modern secondary school.

Candidates seeking to become Gifted, Talented and Creative Directors are required to take the following two (2) courses as well as one (1) of the three (3) courses listed under Curriculum Director.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Presents perspectives, skills, and processes necessary for administrators to manage district and building level curriculum and to formalize the curriculum decision-making process.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of research and theory found in current professional literature related to giftedness and an analysis of data-driven decisions toward effective classroom practice.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive study of leadership for gifted, talented and creative education programs related to the foundation, structure, efficacy and directorship of them.

Candidates seeking to become Special Education Directors are required to take the following two courses as well as one of the three courses listed under Curriculum Director.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Presents perspectives, skills, and processes necessary for administrators to manage district and building level curriculum and to formalize the curriculum decision-making process.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides an in-depth study of and an exploration into the administrative processes of special education.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of legal aspects of special education with emphasis given to the following six principals of special education law: (1) zero project, (2) nondiscriminatory classification, (3) individualized and appropriate education, (4) least restrictive placement, (5) due process, and (6) parent participation.
Applicants seeking an Arkansas teaching license by reciprocity who hold a valid license from another state in Childhood (P-4), Elementary Education (K-6), Middle Childhood (4-8), or Secondary Social Studies (7-12) must meet an Arkansas History requirement by documentation of the successful completion of three (3) college credit-hours in Arkansas History at an accredited college or university OR a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas History through Arkansas IDEAS. Applicants holding a valid license in areas other the four mentioned above do not have to meet the Arkansas History requirement. HIST 3083 History of Arkansas (offered in summer terms only) meets the Arkansas history requirement.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Intensive research seminar covering various aspects of Arkansas history.

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