Master of Science in Teaching and Curriculum

The master’s degree in Teaching and Curriculum prepares current educators for deeper study in their content area and specific areas of interest. This program provides highly motivated students a fully customized program in a concentration area of your choosing. Some examples of programs of study and goals include: A current social studies teacher can combine deeper study in political science with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs with work in cutting edge pedagogy better address citizenship, media literacy, and student biases in their classroom. A recent graduate of an initial certification program in secondary mathematics can combine deeper study in mathematics with the College of Arts and Science with exploration in mathematics education and teaching and learning through problem solving. A current art educator can expand on their own artistic practice with work in the School of Art and Design, study how to create a more multicultural and interdisciplinary curriculum, and apply this knowledge in the field in art workshops with youth. A current elementary teacher can more deeply investigate and explore how to develop literacy and more broadly adapt instruction to students with different learning style and needs, among ELL students, and for those with reading challenges.

Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA at or near 3.0. Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study. A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to educational access for all, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics. 3 Letters of recommendation. Resume or CV. International students: competitive IELTS or TOEFL scores. No GRE exam scores or initial teacher certification are required for this program.