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Gain the qualifications and tools you need to rise to a curriculum and instruction specialist or curriculum director role and effect positive changes from the top down. Arkansas State offers online curriculum and instruction programs that can be completed while you continue in your current career.
  • MSE in Curriculum & Instruction
  • Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Director
  • Curriculum Director Certificate

Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Duration: As few as 14-16 months  |  Credit Hours: 30  |  Tuition: $10,500

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

Expand your scope as an educator with the Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program. Designed for practicing teachers, this degree program prepares you to obtain licensure in areas such as a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or Gifted and Talented.

In this program, you will focus on enhancing your leadership skills, evaluating and improving curriculum development processes, enriching instructional best practices and developing curriculum specialist tools.

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
What you need to know before applying
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of one year of teaching experience

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.


This program is intended for those who are planning to teach in a public school in Arkansas.

Education Specialist in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Director

Duration: As few as 14-16 months  |  Credit Hours: 30  |  Tuition: $10,500

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

Prepare for a curriculum leadership role at the campus or district level with the Education Specialization in Educational Leadership, Curriculum Director online program. This Ed.S. program includes an internship requirement that can be completed while you continue working as an educator or school administrator.

In this online program, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to confidently design course curriculum, instructional materials and student-centered learning activities to meet the educational needs of students. You will learn to evaluate and develop educational programs, using textbooks and classroom technologies, and guide teacher professional development. As part of this online program, you will also focus on leadership operational responsibilities such as administrative logistics, ethical and professional practices and legislative aspects of the school system from a curriculum leadership perspective.

As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared for various educational leadership roles, including:
  • Curriculum Director
  • Director of Leadership Development
  • Leadership Development & Evaluation Coordinator
  • Professional Development Coordinator
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Education Support Specialist
See the steps to being admitted to our online Ed.S. curriculum director program
  • Online application
  • Master's degree
  • Active teaching license

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Curriculum Director Certificate

Duration: 12 Months  |  Credit Hours: 18  |  Tuition: $6,300

Apply by: 12/15/25  |  Start class: 1/12/26

The Curriculum Director Certificate online program offers you a fast-track program of study to prepare for leadership roles in curriculum development. Designed for experienced educators and educational leaders, this graduate-level certificate program builds upon your previous education and paves the way to earning your Curriculum Program Administrator License for the role of curriculum director.

In this graduate-level online certificate program, you will gain an understanding of the many factors that curriculum directors must weigh in the selection and organization of course content, instructional materials and student-centered learning activities for primary and secondary educational institutions.

Upon completion of this certificate program, you will have acquired the skills and tools necessary for advanced roles in curriculum development.

Getting admitted to our online Curriculum Director Certificate program
  • Online application
  • Master’s degree
  • 1 year of teaching experience

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Hear from our graduates

"It had always been a personal goal of mine to go back and get a master's degree. This online program gave me that opportunity."

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Hear from our graduates

"It had always been a personal goal of mine to go back and get a master's degree. This online program gave me that opportunity."

Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!

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About Arkansas State University Online

From its creation in 1909, the university has grown, innovated and diversified into a nationally ranked provider of high-quality degrees both on campus and online. A-State continues to expand in exciting ways not only in our region, but by opening our doors to the entire world with online programs taught by the same respected faculty who teach our on-campus programs. Our robust alumni network is more than 75,000 strong.

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Affordable Tuition

Stay on top of your finances with competitively priced, pay-by-the-course tuition.

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Interactive Instruction

Courses are carefully designed to maximize your communication with professors and fellow students.

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Online Format

Our multiple start dates + efficient course schedule help you fast-track your degree.

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Study on Your Time

Learn whenever it fits your schedule with our convenient, flexible, 100% online format.

Ahna Davis - A-State student
Now that I'm a principal, my specialist degree comes into play because I'm having to see things more on a district level as opposed to just a building level. The degree gives me an understanding when my superintendent talks about budget or enrollment within the district. I understand it because of my classes through A-State.

Ahna Davis, Education Specialist, Superintendent online graduate

Licensure programs within A-State’s College of Education & Behavioral Science are accredited by CAEP.

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

The educator preparation programs at Arkansas State University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Contact CAEP at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20036 or by calling 202-223-0077.

Leave your mark on the world with an A-State Online Degree. Let’s get started today!

Or call 866-621-8096

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