Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for professionals in K-12 settings who are seeking advanced study to enhance their teaching and leadership skills in the field of education. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in education or hold a professional or temporary teaching certificate. This program places emphasis on curriculum theory, pedagogy and innovation in education, advocacy, social dimensions of learning and research.
M.Ed. (C & I) Admission Requirements and Documents
The program welcomes applications from individuals who have strong academic records and who have experience and interest in education or related fields. To be accepted, applicants from outside The University of Tampa must meet the following requirements:
- Completed application for the University
- $40 application fee
- Official transcripts for all previous college work received directly from each institution
- Applicants must have earned a four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution in the subject area designated by their intended program.
- Applicants need to have an overall GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a minimum of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.
- Undergraduates who are in the process of completing degrees may apply for admission with full acceptance contingent upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
- Two professional reference forms (PDF)
- Résumé
- Personal statement addressing why they seek a graduate-level degree
Entrance Requirements for M.Ed. applicants from outside The University of Tampa (applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria):
- Bachelor's degree in education
- Hold a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate
- Hold a statement of eligibility for a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate
- Hold a Professional Teaching Certificate in another state
- Hold a temporary Teaching Certificate
Graduate Admission (4+1 Option) for the M.Ed. Requirements and Documents
The 4+1 Option allows a University of Tampa undergraduate Education major to begin two courses (up to 8 credits) from the M.Ed. program in their last two semesters of undergraduate study. To qualify for this option, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Completed M.Ed. application
- Earned 90 hours in coursework and be enrolled in the Senior 1 or Senior 2 block of education coursework
- Applicants need to have an overall GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a minimum of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.
- Have no Dispositional Rating below a 3.0
Unlike external applicants, 4+1 applications:
- Have their fees waived
- References do not need to be provided
- Transcripts are provided by UT
Transfer Credit Policy
A maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate-level credit taken at other regionally accredited institutions will be evaluated for application toward the M.Ed. degree. Only credits earned with grades of “B” or better will be considered. Coursework completed more than seven years prior to admission will not be applied toward a master’s degree.
Degree Requirements
Electives for the M.Ed. Program
M.Ed. candidates will also choose two graduate electives to complete their degree. Students may take courses listed if prerequisites for the courses are met. Students may take courses not listed with recommendation of the advisor and permission of the department chair.
| EDU 617 | Technology for Education and Leadership | 4 |
| EDU 619 | Children's Literature in the Reading Program | 4 |
| EDU 624 | Public School Law and Professional Ethics | 4 |
| EDU 626 | Socio-Emotional Learning and Teaching | 2-4 |
| EDU 670-679 | Special Topics in Education | 3 |
| EDU 682 | Grant Writing in Education | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
M.Ed. (C & I) Curriculum Core Courses
| EDU 601 | Curriculum Theory | 4 |
| EDU 608 | Cross-Cultural Diversity | 4 |
| EDU 611 | Human Development and Social Dimensions of Learning | 4 |
| EDU 612 | Pedagogy and Innovation in Education: Models in Teaching | 4 |
| EDU 613 | Research in Education | 4 |
| EDU 616 | Social Change and School Reform | 4 |
| EDU 622 | Applied Philosophy for Curricular Design and Implementation | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Total Credit Hours: 36