Program Overview
Why Our 100% Online M.S. in Education – Curriculum & Instruction Stands Out
The Master of Science in Education (MSE) 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.
$11,916
Total Tuition
As few as 20 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
$11,916
Total Tuition
As few as 20 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
Arkansas State University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly known as the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone: 202-223-0077.
Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework. Courses are tightly integrated and focused on application-based curriculum. This program can be completed in as few as 20 months.
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
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.
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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 in the total tuition.
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total | U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total |
| $291.00 | $40.00 | $331.00 | $873.00 | $120.00 | $993.00 |
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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.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2023 | 7 wk | 03/06/2023 | 04/28/2023 | 02/20/2023 | 02/24/2023 | 03/02/2023 | 03/03/2023 | 04/15/2023 |
| Summer 2023 | 5 wk | 05/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 05/19/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 06/19/2023 |
| 5 wk | 07/03/2023 | 08/04/2023 | 06/19/2023 | 06/23/2023 | 06/29/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 07/21/2023 | |
| Fall 2023 | 7 wk | 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 08/11/2023 | 08/17/2023 | 08/18/2023 | 09/22/2023 |
| 7 wk | 10/16/2023 | 12/08/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 10/12/2023 | 10/13/2023 | 11/17/2023 |
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | 7 wk | 08/23/2022 | 10/07/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 08/01/2022 | 08/18/2022 | 08/19/2022 | 09/23/2022 |
| Spring 2023 | 7 wk | 01/10/2023 | 02/24/2023 | 12/01/2022 | 12/01/2022 | 01/05/2023 | 01/06/2023 | 02/10/2023 |
| Summer 2023 | 5 wk | 05/30/2023 | 06/30/2023 | 05/01/2023 | 05/01/2023 | 05/25/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 06/16/2023 |
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.
- 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 a building level 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
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Courses
Read About Our Curriculum & Instruction Online Classes
Students are required to complete the following 36 hours of coursework.
ELFN 6773: Introduction to Statistics and Research
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introductory course in methods and techniques of research, and the statistical treatment and interpretation of research data.
ELFN 6763: Philosophies of Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on various educational philosophies with emphasis on implications of their tenets on educational theory and practice.
ELAD 6203: Ethical Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Presents an overview of educational administration for practitioners within the context of ethical and professional behavior.
ELAD 6073: School Law
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on constitutional and statutory provisions and court decisions regarding the legal aspects of education.
ELAD 6003: School and Community Relations
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on concepts, programs, and procedures for establishing and maintaining positive relations between the school, its constituents, and related agencies.
ELCI 6533: Theories of Instruction
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on learning theories and various models of teaching.
ELCI 6083: Supervision and Evaluation of Teaching
Duration: 7 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.
ELCI 6063: Curriculum Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on perspectives, skills, and processes necessary for managing curriculum and formalizing the curriculum decision-making process.
ELCI 6493: Curriculum Internship
Duration: 14 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 the last class taken and taken by itself.
These courses are only required for candidates seeking to become Curriculum Directors.
ELCI 6323: Elementary School Curriculum
Duration: 7 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.
ELCI 6423: Middle School Curriculum
Duration: 7 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 middle school.
ELCI 6523: Secondary School Curriculum
Duration: 7 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 Special Education Directors are required to take the following two (2) courses as well as one (1) of the three (3) courses listed under Curriculum Director.
ELAD 6033: Administration and Supervision of Special Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an in-depth study of and an exploration into the administrative processes of special education.
ELAD 6423: Ethical and Legal Issues in Special Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A study of the legal aspects of special education with emphasis given to the following six principles of special education law: zero project, nondiscriminatory classification, individualized and appropriate education, least restrictive placement, due process, and parent participation.
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.
ELAD 6033: Administration and Supervision of Special Education
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an in-depth study of and an exploration into the administrative processes of special education.
ELAD 6053: Planning and Resource Allocation
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Addresses planning and resource allocation in public schools with special attention given to site-based management.
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 than 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.
HIST 6333: Seminar in Arkansas Studies
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Intensive research seminar covering various aspects of Arkansas history.
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