Curriculum and Instruction (MED/MS)
Hone your skills, specialize your expertise, and advance your career. Our online master's program is affordable and designed for working educators.
- Offered Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce and Mesquite.
- 16-18 months Including Summer
- 30 credit hours; 36 credit hours dual credit
- 8-week terms
- Instructional Coaching or STEM Certificate can be added
INSPIRE GROWTH AND DISCOVERY
This program offers a deeper understanding of how to navigate complex educational systems, advocate for students and staff, and respond thoughtfully to the evolving landscape of education.
Earn your Masters for ONly $10,000
Get your MS or MEd in Curriculum and Instruction in as little as 16 months through our 100% online or hybrid program. To qualify, students must enroll in at least six credit-hours per semester and be enrolled every semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) until completion. For more information, contact us at [email protected].
What Are My Job Opportunities?
A master’s degree in curriculum and instruction involves more than just opportunities in the classroom. You can step into several roles which offer the chance to innovate and influence the future of education.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
A master’s in curriculum and instruction will help prepare current and aspiring educators to take on leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond.
What Will I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Technology Integration
Understand how to leverage technology, AI and digital tools to enrich teaching and support student learning in today's classrooms.
Trends in Education
Stay informed about current trends in education, including personalized learning, social-emotional learning, and culturally responsive teaching.
Curriculum Design
Master the principles of creating effective and inclusive curricula that meet the learner’s needs and align with educational standards.
Taking Classes
Our flexible programs are designed for current educators and working professionals. We offer 8-week courses.
Designed for your life
Whether you are a full- or part-time student, you can complete the program at your own pace. Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times.
Online
Our program is a fully online program designed to accommodate the needs of today's professionals. This format allows you to pursue your degree without the constraints of traditional in-person classes, enabling you to effectively balance work, family and other responsibilities.
Curriculum
We offer two tracks for your master's degree.
Future K-12 Educators
Our degree lets you earn your alternative teaching certification while pursuing your master's. Improve classroom content and delivery by studying classroom management, educational integrity, and language arts. You will be certified to teach in Texas upon successful completion of your degree and program requirements.
Current Educators and others in Curriculum, Teaching or Higher Education
For Texas-certified educators, our Master of Education (MED) focuses on improving classroom teaching. You'll learn how to enhance the classroom experience by studying the content and methodology of subjects. In addition, you choose an area of emphasis or an option to earn a certificate. Visit our Adding Value with Certificates section to learn about earning a certificate.
Emphasis Areas
- Literacy Studies
- Bilingual
- Secondary
- Early Childhood Education
- Interdisciplinary (you choose any EDCI or 500-level electives)
- Dual Credit (18 hours in one discipline = adds 6 hours to the degree)
Adding Value with Certificates
Gaining a certificate in curriculum and instruction enhances your credentials and demonstrates your commitment to effective teaching. These qualifications boost your marketability and empower you to significantly impact your classroom.
STEM Education Graduate Certificate
This certificate focus on helping you prepared to design, develop and evaluate STEM resources in or outside the classroom.
Instructional Coach Graduate Certificate
This certificate will prepare professionals to train and empower educator leaders to support and guide their colleagues in effective instruction within the classroom.
Reading Specialist Certification
Reading specialists work alongside K-12 educators and often provide one-on-one instruction for students struggling with reading and writing comprehension. You'll develop individualized plans for addressing students’ reading difficulties. Offered as part of the master's in reading program, you can earn your certification in no time.
Principal Certification
The Principal Certification program is designed for potential principals, assistant principals, administrators of curriculum and instruction, and all school administrators holding a position below that of superintendent.
Note: Reading Specialist Certificate and Principal Certification require a separate application with the certification office due to TEA regulations.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support, and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from varied backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Julie Mills, Ph.D.
Alum Faculty
Kamshia Childs, Ed.D.
Faculty
Amy Corp, Ed.D.
Alum Faculty
Carol Revelle, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
At East Texas A&M, student organizations empower you through collaboration and innovation. Our organizations foster a supportive community that promotes professional development, networking and advocacy for student success.
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How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You’ll be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Admission Process
Note: This program is not available to international students.
- Create an ApplyTexas account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
Select one of the following as your “Program.”
- Curriculum and Instruction, MED
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript. We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents.
If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Submit a statement of educational and professional goals of 500 words or less on the following prompt:
- Discuss your educational and professional goals and how you believe this graduate degree will help you achieve them.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have a valid teaching certificate. Email a copy of your valid teaching certificate to your graduate coordinator.
To apply for teaching certification, you may submit your scores for one of the following tests:
- PPR, ExCet or TExES
- MED applicants can submit PACT or PRAXIS scores in place of GRE scores.
If you are not a certified teacher nor seeking teacher certification, upload a statement of the position (job title) you desire and possible location (Example: Dallas College Instructor, Metroplex area).
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
View Degree Plan
DegreeWorks is where you track your progress through your program and make sure you are meeting all your requirements for graduation.
- Sign in to myLEO
- Navigate to “Student Resources”
- Select “Grad School DegreeWorks”
Register for Classes
- To register for classes, go to myLEO > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship.
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Cost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents.
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- 903.886.5537
- 903.886.5581