Graduate Degree
Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Our online Master of Arts in Education focuses on Curriculum & Instruction
30-hour Online Program
12 HOURS IN EDUCATION & 18 HOURS IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
- 30 hours of coursework completed in just 12 months*
- 8-week, 15-week, and summer courses
- Fall dates during the year
- Affordable tuition of $15,000 for entire program
- All online classes (asynchronous format)
- No on-campus requirements
*Contingent on the number of hours taken
Why an Education Master's in Curriculum & Instruction?
A degree in Curriculum and Instruction is not just for teachers! It provides graduates with a broad, meaningful degree that gives them opportunities to excel and lead in a number of job types. Examples include:
- Instructional design
- Corporate or military training
- Curriculum development (i.e. textbook publishing, campus, district, content development in any field)
- Campus instructional leadership for educators (i.e. team lead, department chair, instructional coach roles, future principals, Dean of Instruction)
- Nonprofit roles that involve training, after school programs, program development.
Master's in Education- Curriculum and Instruction graduates will be able to design, implement, and evaluate learning experiences. Anyone interested in improving content or teaching-- whether in k12, community, corporate, or other organizational environments--can benefit from this degree.
Who can apply for this program?
TLU's Master's Program is designed for anyone interested in professional growth related to curriculum and teaching.
Program Courses
Education Courses (12 hours):
- Issues, Strategies, and Models in Curriculum Design
- Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms
- Research Methods
- Creativity: Theories, Research, and Applications
Curriculum & Instruction (18 hours):
- Advanced Curricular Design
- Social Foundations and Education Trends
- Comparative Curriculum in International Contexts
- Evaluation and Assessment
- Curriculum & Instruction – Special Topics
- Capstone
View the Education MA Degree Plan
Email Dr. Jeannette Jones, professor and chair of the Education Department, or Dr. Donna Kubena, Division of Education Chair, with questions or to schedule an information session.
Application Information
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Admission Requirements
- Provide official transcripts from all institutions attended showing you earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Must have earned an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater
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How to Apply
- Visit our Application page. Select the application type “Graduate” when creating your application.
- Submit the following documents to complete your application file:
- Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (including any dual credit or summer coursework)
- Current resume
- Educational philosophy
- Education goals
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Licensure or Certification in Another State
If you are a current or prospective student interested in pursuing licensure or certification in another state, we recommend you review your state’s licensure or certification requirements.
About NC-SARA
TLU has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
NC-SARA is a nonprofit organization that helps expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs.
Every student deserves a positive educational experience. Sometimes a student’s experience may not be what they anticipate, and the student may have a concern or a complaint. For this reason, NC-SARA has a process for student complaints. To learn more about this process or to file a complaint, please visit the NC-SARA website: