Challenge and inspire your students and yourself through DU’s Curriculum and Instruction (CI) MA program. Gain the skills needed to construct and implement innovative, inclusive and effective curricula. With a balance of theory and hands-on practice, you will be equipped to reach all types of learners in both formal and informal settings at all levels of learning institutions.
The CI MA program is designed for a variety of educators including classroom teachers, private school educators, educators in nonprofit settings, and any professional who considers themselves an educator conveying essential information to students or clients. This degree will enhance your curriculum development and pedagogy, making your educational space an effective learning setting for all.
Start Dates: Fall
Curriculum: 45 Credit Hours
Program Length: 24 Months
5 Areas of specialization
10% Percent Estimated Job Growth (2020-2030) US Bureau of Labor Statistics
100% Percentage of admitted students who receive some form of tuition assistance from the Morgridge College of Education
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
How our program prepares you for your career
Learn curriculum with an emphasis of DEIJ-A
Our program uniquely integrates both theory and hands-on experience. As a graduate, you'll be highly prepared to enter the field as an educational change agent.
Experience a range of courses
As an MA student, you'll engage in courses spanning Curriculum Instruction, Foundations of Education, Inclusive Excellence, and Research.
Prepare for a variety of positions in education
Prepare for traditional and non-traditional education roles in planning, consulting, research, curriculum development, evaluation and policymaking.
Practical assignments offer “real learning”
Our courses feature practical assignments that connect learning to real experiences in educational settings, ensuring your education is responsive to contemporary needs and opportunities.
Work toward your career goals
Your final project allows you to synthesize coursework from the program and personalize learning outcomes to align with your professional goals.
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Application Information
Required Courses
- CUI 4020 - Introduction to Curriculum
- CUI 4160 - Race, Class and Gender in Education
- CUI 4035 - Critical Perspectives in Education
- CUI 4022 - Curriculum Theory Into Practice
- CUI 4180 - History of Education in the United States
- or CUI 4130 - Philosophy of Education
Specialization
- Minimum 24 total credit hours required. Areas of specialization include: Curriculum Studies, Gifted Education, STEM Education, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education and Special Education.
Research
Choose one of the following courses:
- RMS 4900 - Education Research and Measurement
- RMS 4940 - Structural Foundations of Research in Social Sciences
- RMS 4941 - Introduction to Qualitative Research
- RMS 4960 - Introduction to Evaluation
- CUI 4058 - Teacher as Researcher
Electives
- Minimum 3 total credit hours required
Get Started on Your Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Build your Curriculum and Instruction career with a master's degree from the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education