About

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to enhance knowledge and expertise by combining theoretical perspectives and research-based practices. Offering seven specialization options, this 30-hour graduate program can be completed fully online.

Graduates of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program gain an understanding of the relevance of research and theory to practice while also becoming agents of change in their school communities. 

UNT’s expert faculty provide educators with the knowledge and skills to understand major theories of curriculum and instruction both within and beyond the state curriculum.

Join the University of North Texas College of Education to gain expertise and become a leader through mentoring, curriculum development, and professional development.

Benefits of this Program

  • Earn a Master's Degree — online courses offered every semester!
  • Increase your options and competitive edge in the workforce with your completion of the specializations of the degree program.

How it works

  • The 30-hour Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction requires four departmental core courses (12 hours), and four courses (12 hours) within the specialization area and six hours of electives (selected in consultation with advisor).
  • Online course schedule rotates throughout fall, summer, and spring with many courses offered each semester — allowing you to easily fit the courses offered to your personal schedule.
  • There are seven specialization fully within the department including Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language Education, Literacy Education and Mathematics Education. Other specializations also are offered with classes from across the university in instructional technologies, social studies and more.
Apply

Admission to the Master of Education in Teaching program is a two-step process. Each applicant must first apply to and meet the general admission requirements of UNT's Toulouse Graduate School.Then, applications for students who meet initial admission standards are forwarded to the College of Education for review and final decision.

Program deadlines

For Fall, Aug 1st
For Spring, Dec 18th
For Summer, May 14th

Apply to Toulouse Graduate School

You must be admitted to the Toulouse Graduate School before enrolling in the accelerated online program.

  • Submit your application at https://goapplytexas.org/. Make sure you confirm that you are applying for the Online Program when prompted. Details on their requirements and applications deadlines can be viewed at https://tgs.unt.edu/future-students/graduate-admissions. Requirements for international applicants can be viewed at http://admissions.unt.edu/international​, including information on meeting the English Language Proficiency requirement. Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the posted deadlines.  All departmental application materials must be received within two months of the submitted online application.
  • Pay the $75 application fee, which can be submitted through https://goapplytexas.org/.
  • Request an official transcript of your records from each college or university that you have attended (official transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken, including an undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution in an allied field) and have them sent to the Toulouse Graduate School. Submit documents to:
    • University of North Texas
      Toulouse Graduate School
      1155 Union Circle #305459 (USPS)
      1147 Union Circle, ESSC Room 354 (UPS/FedEx)
      Denton, TX 76203
      Email: GradAdmission@unt.edu
      Phone: 940.565.2383
      Fax: 940-565-2414
APPLY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL

Admission of International Students

  • Applicants who do not hold either U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident alien status should apply through the UNT International Admissions Office, in addition to the Toulouse Graduate School and College of Health and Public Service. An international applicant's bachelor's degree should be equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. International students ONLY: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)--a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required.
  • Click here for the International Graduate Student Admissions Checklist

Apply to the College of Education

The student must meet the requirements of the Toulouse Graduate School and a specific set of department requirements when applying to the master's program. For graduate school requirements, go to the Admission section of this catalog or visit the Toulouse Graduate School website at graduateschool.unt.edu.

The department's requirements are:

  • Grade Point Average (GPA): GPA of 2.88 overall or 3.0 in the final 60 hours at the baccalaureate level. 
  • Teaching Certificate or Equivalent: A valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent, which may include teaching certificates from other states or requisite experience as verified by an administrator.
  • Essay: a thoughtful, well-organized 2-3 page double-spaced essay on the applicant's personal philosophy of teaching, with concrete examples of that philosophy applied to the applicant's own teaching practices 
  • Letter of Intent: a letter of intent to pursue Master's studies in Curriculum and Instruction (in a few sentences, include that you are applying to the C&I M.Ed program, intended specialization, and the reasons for seeking it)
  • Resume: a professional Curriculum Vita (CV) or resume

We welcome applicants whose conversational, reading, and writing skills in English are still emerging, but you should use the following information to ensure you can succeed:

  • English Language Proficiency: UNT degree program applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 79 and the minimum IELTS score is 6.5. UNT International provides a complete list of ways to demonstrate English language proficiency. If applicants do not meet these requirements, we encourage them to consider enrolling in UNT’s Intensive English Language Institute. Applicants must apply for IELI directly with UNT International.
Please send all departmental materials and application inquiries to:


University of North Texas
Department of Teaching Education and Administration
1155 Union Circle #310740
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Email: COE-CandIMastersProg@unt.edu

Check Status Online

  • To check if your transcripts have been submitted: The Toulouse Graduate School will send you an email and pin number to check online at my.unt.edu. You will need to activate your EUID with the pin number and click on Admissions Status.
Courses

The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction requires students complete 30 hours of coursework that includes 12 hours of core courses, 12 hours of specialization courses, and 6 hours of electives. Courses are typically three credit hours each. If a specialization is outside the department then students must take both their electives in the department. Full time enrollment requires 9 hours. While time requirements vary from week-to-week and course-to-course, students should expect to dedicate considerable attention to their course each week. The portfolio and comprehensive oral exam (non-credit) must be completed in the graduating semester at the scheduled time.

Core courses, 12 hours

Specialization resource areas, 12 hours

An additional 12 hours are selected by the candidate from one of the resource areas with the approval of the departmental advisor and program coordinator.

  • Bilingual Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • English as a Second Language Education
  • Literacy Education
  • Mathematics Education (can be used for dual credit credentialing)
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Science Education

Electives, 6 hours

In addition, 6 hours of electives are selected from courses in curriculum and instruction, early childhood studies, literacy, bilingual education, or ESL, but students whose resource areas are in these fields may choose electives from other programs.

Note

Students will satisfactorily complete an oral comprehensive capstone presentation at the end of the program.

Costs

Estimate tuition and fees by using the Tuition Calculators. For more information about tuition plan options, fees, and tuition, see Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid

UNT offers a variety of options to help finance your education. Visit financialaid.unt.edu to find out more about the application and award process.

UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys© for 25 consecutive years and offers the quality of a private university at an affordable cost.

Applying for financial aid

  1. Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov. The application is required for all types of financial aid, including Pell and other federal grants, state grants and loans. The FAFSA and Renewal FAFSA are available annually.
  2. You must enroll in 6 hours (over one or two online sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid.
  3. Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
  4. Contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or by visiting online at financialaid.unt.edu