The Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction allows students to seek an advanced degree in a variety of concentrations. The program focuses on curricular issues as a field of inquiry and develops strengths in the areas of understanding and addressing the complex and multiple questions that influence curriculum theory, design, development, delivery, assessment and evaluation. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a 36-hour master's degree that is designed to meet the diverse needs of professional educators in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. The 36-semester-hour plan includes core and specialty courses, and a 6-hour thesis or elective. Courses provide you with opportunities to develop, understand, and apply various curriculum, pedagogical, and assessment models in educational contexts. Students can choose a general option or choose a concentration for the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in the following areas: Curriculum Studies/Teacher Education, STEM Education, Bilingual and ESL Education, Personalized Learning, and Language and Literacy. Upon the completion of our program, students will be prepared to provide leadership in K-12 school districts and other educational settings in each of the respective areas. The department offers both face-to-face and online options for students to complete the program.