Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Arts in Education and Human Development
Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy

Mission and Program Outcomes

The master’s program in curriculum and instruction equips students with the knowledge to improve K-16 education in local, national, and international settings.

As part of a 33-36 credit hour program, master’s students may choose to work toward improving their practice and/or conduct research on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the politics of learning environments both within and outside of the US. Alternatively, master’s students may choose to expand their content knowledge through linkages with disciplines within arts and sciences, and through internships in local schools and educational organizations. Our unique location in Washington, D.C., affords master’s students an opportunity to study in a culturally rich and diverse metropolitan environment.

NEW: Earn a Certificate in International Education as part of your coursework in the MA C&I concentration in Elementary Education. See our Program of Study for details.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Colin Green

Program Details

Program Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus

36 Credit Hours

Sampling of coursework:

• Foundations of Curriculum Development
• Development & Diversity
• Teacher Leadership in Education
• Foundations Reading Development
• Intro. to International Curricula
• Issues/Studies/Practice in ESL
• Children’s/Young Adult Literature
• Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum

Admissions Deadline:
Fall: January 15 (Priority deadline to be considered for tuition support) or April 1 (final deadline)
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1
Late applicants may be considered.

Semesters for Entry:
Fall, Spring, and Summer

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