Description
The College of Education offers master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees in Curriculum and Instruction.
The master’s program offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees and is designed for those who are interested in curricular studies, a more general, broadly based master's program, or who have interest in the flexibility this program offers to pursue graduate course work in middle school, pre-K handicapped, multicultural, and gifted education.
The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program is designed for individuals in teaching and in other instruction or training leadership positions. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program is designed for those interested in teaching in a college of education, teaching a content field at the community college level, becoming a school district leader in curriculum and instruction, or performing instructional design tasks in military or business settings.
Degrees OfferedEducation Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Admission
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions and Registration section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. Please be sure to submit all requested material by the established deadline(s).
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must provide:
Master’s programs:
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) combined score of at least 840 from test taken within the last five years and a GPA of 3.0; if GPA is below 3.0, GRE of 1000 (in lieu of the GRE, a GMAT score of 500 or higher may be used for admission consideration)
- Applicants to the M.Ed. program must (1) have completed all course requirements for Florida state teacher certification in the program's subject area and/or grade range, or (2) present a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate upon admission to the program. Applicants who have graduated from an accredited university or college teacher certification program in another state or country, in the appropriate subject and/or grade range, may also be admitted to the M.Ed. program at the discretion of the program director. Applicants teaching in an area that does not require state certification—higher education, informal education, business, industrial, or military training—may be admitted with a minimum of two years teaching experience.
Students may not switch from an M.A. program to an M.Ed. program, or vice versa, without going through the university's admission process. Courses used to gain initial state certification may not be transferred into an M.Ed. program.
Ed.S. and Ed.D. programs:
- Official GRE combined score of at least 1000 from test taken within the last five years and a GPA of 3.0
- Resume
- Goals statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Evidence of completion of a master's degree
All applicants:
- For applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, an official score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.
Additional Information on Admissions Policy
For the Ed.S. program, admissions will occur three times a year: fall, spring and summer. Admitted students may begin course work during the first new semester after admission.
Admission to an education specialist program is separate from admission to the doctoral program. Upon completion of the Ed.S. degree, the candidate may apply for admission to a doctoral program.
Application Due Dates
All students applying for fellowships or assistantships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) |
Fall Priority |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Feb 1 |
Sep 20 |
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| Florida Gulf Coast Univ - Next available term is Fall 2004 (deadline Feb 1) |
| Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Jun 20 |
Sep 20 |
Feb 15 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Jul 15 |
Dec 1 |
Apr 15 |
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Jul 15 |
Dec 1 |
Apr 15 |
International Applicants
| Program(s) |
Fall Priority |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
Jul 1 |
|
| Florida Gulf Coast Univ - Next available term is Fall 2004 (deadline Feb 1) |
| Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
Jul 1 |
|
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
Jul 1 |
|
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
Jul 1 |
|
International Transfer Applicants
| Program(s) |
Fall Priority |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Feb 1 |
Sep 1 |
|
| Florida Gulf Coast Univ - Next available term is Fall 2004 (deadline Feb 1) |
| Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Mar 1 |
Sep 1 |
|
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Mar 1 |
Sep 1 |
|
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction |
Feb 1 |
Mar 1 |
Sep 1 |
|
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Minimum Hours Required for M.Ed.—33 Credit Hours
The Master of Education program in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for those who are interested in curricular studies, a more general, broadly based master’s program, or have interest in the flexibility this program offers to pursue graduate course work in middle school, pre-K handicapped, multicultural, and gifted education.
Area A: Core—18 Credit Hours
- EDF 6233 Analysis of Classroom Teaching (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6259 Learning Theories Applied to Classroom Instruction and Management (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6446 Assessment of Learning (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization (3 credit hours)
- EME 6602 Integration of Technology into the Curriculum (3 credit hours)
Area B: Specialization—15 Credit Hours
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Minimum Hours Required for M.A.—39-45 Credit Hours
The Master of Arts program is designed for prospective teachers who want to satisfy the certification requirements of the state of Florida while obtaining a degree that is flexible enough to meet their individual needs and helping them ensure quality instructional and curricular practices in schools and other educational settings.
M.A. students who wish to write a thesis will substitute 6 hours of thesis for one course in Area A (3 credit hours) and one course in Area C (3 credit hours).
Area A: Core—12-15 Credit Hours
Required:
- EDF 6233 Analysis of Classroom Teaching (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization (3 credit hours)
- EME 6602 Integration of Technology into the Curriculum (3 credit hours)
Electives:
- EDF 6259 Learning Theories Applied to Classroom Instruction and Management (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6446 Assessment of Learning (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6517 Perspectives on Education (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6046 Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credit hours)
Area B: Professional Teaching Certificate Courses—15 Credit Hours
- EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6236 Principles of Instruction (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 credit hours)
- An approved special methods course in teaching field (3 credit hours)
Area C: Concentration—9-12 Credit Hours
- Option I: Approved electives in subject area to meet certification (9-12 credit hours)
- Option II: Select one of the track options offered in the M.Ed. Program (12-15 credit hours)
Area D: Internship—Only required for students without teaching experience.
- EDG 6940 Graduate Internship (6 hours)
Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction
Minimum Hours Required for Ed.S.—36 Credit Hours beyond the master’s degree
The Education Specialist program is designed for individuals in teaching and in other instruction or training leadership positions.
General Degree Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 36 credit hours beyond the master’s degree including the selected program requirements.
- Have an overall 3.0 grade point average on all graduate work attempted.
- The completed planned program must include a minimum of 12 graduate-level hours in the specialization area AND a minimum of 6 graduate-level hours in Research/Statistics.
- Pass all required examinations.
Degree Requirements
Minimum Hours Required for Ed.S.—36 Credit Hours beyond the master’s degree.
Area I—Curriculum and Instruction Core—9 Credit Hours
- EDF 7232 Analysis of Learning Theories in Instruction (3 credit hours)
- EDG 7221 Advanced Curriculum Theory (3 credit hours)
- EDG 7356 Models of Teaching and Instructional Theory (3 credit hours)
Area II—Specialization—12 Credit Hours
Students will select an area of specialization in consultation with their adviser. Specializations may include, but are not limited to, Curriculum, Instruction, Social or Psychological Foundations, Educational Leadership, Community College, or an academic content area.
Area III—Research, Statistics, Measurement or Evaluation—6 Credit Hours Minimum
Students will select, in consultation with their adviser, 6 credit hours of Research, Statistics, Measurement or Evaluation courses to compliment their Specialization.
Examinations
Curriculum and instruction majors must successfully complete one 3-hour examination in curriculum and instruction and one 3-hour examination in their area of specialization.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction
The Doctor of Education program provides advanced study for the education practitioner who desires a more in-depth understanding of curricular theory.
Prerequisites—12 Credit Hours
- EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6259 Learning Theories Applied to Classroom Instruction and Management (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data (3 credit hours) (or equivalent)
- EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 credit hours)
Curriculum/Instruction Core—12 Credit Hours
- EDF 7232 Analysis of Learning Theories in Instruction (3 credit hours)*
- EDG 7221 Advanced Curriculum Theory (3 credit hours)
- EDG 7356 Models of Teaching and Instructional Theory (3 credit hours)
- EDG 7692 Issues in Curriculum (3 credit hours)
* EDF 6259 is a prerequisite to EDF 7232 for the Ed.D. program.
All core courses and the core examination must be completed in the first six semesters of enrollment in the doctoral program.
Specialization Area—45 Credit Hours Minimum
- Includes selected courses in Curriculum, Instruction, Foundations, Educational Leadership, and Community College
Research and Data Analysis—6 Credit Hours
- EDF 7403 Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research (3 credit hours)
- EDF 7463 Analysis of Survey, Record, and Other Qualitative Data (3 credit hours)
Dissertation—21 Credit Hours Minimum
Doctoral students must present a prospectus for the dissertation to the doctoral adviser, prepare a proposal and present to the dissertation committee, and defend the final research submission with the dissertation committee.
Candidacy
To enter candidacy for the Ed.D., students must have an overall 3.0 grade point average on all graduate work included in the planned program and pass all required examinations.
Candidacy Examinations
- Examinations must be completed prior to admission to candidacy.
- Examinations will be scheduled near the tenth week of the fall and spring semesters. Summer examinations will be scheduled for the sixth week of the term.
- All Ed.D candidates will be required to write examinations. Students must be enrolled in the university during the semester an examination is taken.
- Specialization/Teaching Field—5-hour examination
- Curriculum/Instruction Core—3-hour examination
- Research/Data Analysis—3-hour examination
Financial Support
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see Financing Grad School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Key points about financial support:
- If you’re interested in financial assistance, you’re strongly encouraged to apply for admission early. A complete application for admission, including all supporting documents, must be received by the priority date listed for your program under "Admissions."
- You must be admitted to a graduate program before the university can consider awarding financial assistance to you.
- If you want to be considered for loans and other need-based financial assistance, review the UCF Student Financial Assistance website at http://finaid.ucf.edu and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply early and allow up to six weeks for the FAFSA form to be processed.
- UCF Graduate Studies awards university graduate fellowships, with most decisions based on nominations from the colleges and programs. All admitted graduate students are automatically considered in this nomination process. To be eligible for a fellowship, students must be accepted as a graduate student in a degree program and be enrolled full-time. University graduate fellowships are not affected by FAFSA determination of need.
- Please note that select fellowships do require students to fill out a fellowship application (either a university fellowship application, an external fellowship application, or a college or school fellowship application). For university fellowship applications, see Financing Grad School.
- For information on assistantships (including teaching, research, and general graduate assistantships) or tuition support, contact the graduate program director of your major.
Contact Info
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Larry Holt, Ed.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2015
holt@mail.ucf.edu Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction
Larry Holt, Ed.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2015
holt@mail.ucf.edu Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
David Boote, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-4160
dboote@mail.ucf.edu Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
David Boote, Ph.D. , Assistant Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-4160
dboote@mail.ucf.edu
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