The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction program requires 36 hours of course work designed to prepare candidates with advanced knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to leading K-12 curriculum design, development, and evaluation in their respective fields of content specialization. The program is administered using a cohort model in that students begin the program as a group in the summer and finish the next summer. Upon completion of degree requirements and passing the appropriate GACE® assessment, graduates are eligible for level five (5) Georgia Service Certification in Curriculum and Instruction in Georgia.
For admission, a student must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, hold or be eligible for a clear renewable, level four (4) Georgia Teacher Certificate, and submit University Admissions Form including application fee, if applicable. Additionally, candidates must submit two professional recommendations, official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, verification of immunization, and a resume.