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Description
The College of Education offers master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction.
The Curriculum and Instruction programs are designed to enable educators to become more effective classroom teachers or to assume leadership roles to improve curriculum and instruction in their school or school district. In addition, the program meets the needs of educators in the military, industry, and business who want to design more effective instruction.
We offer both Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees in Curriculum and Instruction. The M.Ed. is for teachers who are already certified, who will normally choose an area of specialization. The M.A. is for people seeking teacher certification in Florida or are studying education for the first time. M.A. students can either choose an area of specialization or tailor a program to their professional development needs (in consultation with their academic advisor).
Our Master's of Curriculum and Instruction programs provide educators with a broad background in effective educational practices and theories that inform practice. Focus areas within the program include:
- Curriculum studies
- Foreign language education
- Gifted education
- Multicultural and global
- Urban education
In addition, the program allows students to develop a flexible program of study to meet their professional and personal goals.
The College of Education also offers a Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Education. For more information, please click here.
Degrees Offered
- Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master 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:
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution, GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 maximum) while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student (normally based on the last sixty attempted semester hours), and competitive Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (in lieu of the GRE, a GMAT score may be used for admission consideration).
International students must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, are required to submit a score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) before they can be admitted to the university. A computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (or equivalent score on the paper-based test) is required unless otherwise specified by the program.
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.
Application Due Dates
All application materials must be submitted by the appropriate deadline listed below.
All students applying for fellowships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | Jan 15 | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
International Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
International Transfer Applicants
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
| Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | Jan 15 | Mar 1 | Sep 1 | Dec 15 |
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 a broad based master’s program or want a flexible program to pursue graduate course work in middle school, multicultural, and gifted education, or urban education.
The M.Ed. degree program requires a course-based research study. The research study and final report will focus on reviewing and analyzing contemporary research in a student’s particular specialization within the education profession in order to help students acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to research based best practices in that specialization area. For students already working in a school setting, this research based learning activity also typically involves action research (i.e., application and analysis of the effectiveness of research based best practices in the classroom).
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
Option I: Curriculum Studies—Select 15 credit hours from the following electives.- ESE 6235 Curriculum Design (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6285 Evaluation of School Programs (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6224 Curriculum Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6206 Challenges of Classroom Diversity (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6809 Introduction to Comparative and International Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6517 Perspectives on Education (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6047 Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credit hours)
Option II: Gifted Education
- EGI 6051 Understanding the Gifted/Talented Student (3 credit hours)
- EGI 6245 Program Planning and Methodology for Gifted/Talented Students (3 credit hours)
- EGI 6246 Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students (3 credit hours)
- SDS 6426 Guidance and Counseling of Gifted/Talented Individuals (3 credit hours)
- EGI 6305 Theory and Development of Creativity (3 credit hours)
Option III: Middle School Education—Students take the following courses and complete an elective approved by the adviser.
- EDM 6401 Principles of Middle Level Education (3 credit hours)
- EDM 6047 Understanding the Young Adolescent (3 credit hours)
- EDM 6321 Middle Level Instruction (3 credit hours)
- EDM 6235 Contemporary Issues of Middle Level Education (3 credit hours)
The recommended elective is:
- EDM 6908 Research Project (3 credit hours)
Option IV: Multicultural Education
- EDF 6206 Challenges of Classroom Diversity (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6809 Introduction to Comparative and International Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6884 Education as a Cultural Process (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6886 Multicultural Education (3 credit hours)
An elective selected from the following courses:
- TSL 5345 Methods of ESOL Teaching (3 credit hours)
- TSL 6142 Critical Approaches to ESOL (3 credit hours)
- TSL 6440 Problems in Evaluation in ESOL (3 credit hours)
- Other TSL courses or another elective with adviser approval.
Option V: Pre-K Handicapped
Note: This is an approved graduate certificate program that is currently being offered at off-campus sites in Orange County.
- EEX 5702 Planning Curriculum for Pre-kindergarten Children with Disabilities (3 credit hours)
- EEX 5750 Communication with Parents and Agencies (3 credit hours)
- EEX 6017 Typical and Atypical Applied Child Development (3 credit hours)
- EEX 6224 Observation and Assessment of Young Children (3 credit hours)
- Approved elective (3 credit hours)
Option VI: Foreign Language Education—Students take the following courses and complete 9 credit hours of electives approved by their adviser.
- FLE 6695 Professional Development in Foreign Language Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6886 Multicultural Education (3 credit hours)
- FLE 6455 Curriculum and Materials in Foreign Language Teaching (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6206 Challenges of Classroom Diversity (3 credit hours)
- EDM 6321 Middle Level Instruction (3 credit hours)
- FLE 5335 Foreign Language Methods at the Elementary Level (3 credit hours)
- FLE 6705 Testing and Evaluation in Foreign Language Education (3 credit hours)
- LAE 5295 Writing Workshop I (3 credit hours)
- SPN 5705 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics* (3 credit hours)
- SPN 5502 Hispanic Culture of the United States* (3 credit hours)
* SPN 5705 and SPN 5502 require near native proficiency in Spanish.
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 obtain a degree that is flexible enough to meet their individual needs and helps 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).
In the M.A. program, an internship is required for those without teaching experience. The internship is an independent learning activity that takes place in authentic settings in which students must apply, reflect on, and refine knowledge and skills acquired in the program. The internship experience gives students full control of the operational setting where they are placed (e.g., such as primary classroom teacher while being observed and mentored by a supervising teacher and UCF faculty member). In addition, research studies are housed in one or more courses in the curriculum.
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 credit hours)
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 are interested in financial assistance, you are 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. 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 awarded based on academic merit and therefore 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
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
David Boote, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-4160
dboote@mail.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
David Boote, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-4160
dboote@mail.ucf.edu