Fall
Submit by July 1
Classes start end of August
Address:
5th Floor, Hammond Hall, 701 Planetarium Place
Box 19227, Arlington, TX 76019-0227
General Email: education@uta.edu
Certification Office: coedcertification@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-2591
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Open Option
Quench your thirst for knowledge and your passion for K-12 education with an advanced, M.Ed. degree designed with the freedom to let you personalize your program.
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Earn your master’s degree through a unique program designed for educators who want to customize their advanced degree. Our Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Open Option provides educators with the opportunity to develop advanced teaching, research and leadership skills that align with the latest research and theories in almost any field.
About the Program
Customized With Your Professional Goals and Interests
This 30 credit hour degree offers 10 courses, including four required courses and six focus area courses that are chosen with approval from the program director (all courses must be 5000-level or higher, and two of the focus area courses must be EDUC classes). From engineering to theater, the focus area courses can be within nearly any field. And the required Education courses help ensure you have the expertise to excel as an educator.
*The M.Ed. in C&I – Open Option is a master's degree program only and does not lead to initial teacher certification. Individuals interested in obtaining teacher certification of licensure should consider our Initial Teacher Certification program, our M.Ed. in Teaching with certification, or our M.Ed. in Special Education with certification.
Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost for tuition and mandatory fees would be $3,628 as of Spring 2024 for an in-state, Texas resident enrolling in 6 credit hours (two courses) of graduate coursework through the College of Education.
Please note that the cost can vary by student in relation to that student's individual circumstances. Additional fees may apply.
Paying for School
View the College of Education's funding page for a list of competitive scholarships, grants, financial aid, and more that candidates may be eligible for to help pay for school.
Priority Deadlines
Applying after the priority deadline? Admissions applications are welcome at any time. We will process your application as quickly as possible and every attempt will be made to ensure consideration for the desired semester. However, for priority consideration, apply by the priority deadline.
Spring
Submit by Nov. 1
Classes start in January
Summer
Submit by April 1
Classes start mid-May
For registration deadlines, semester start dates, holidays, final exam schedules, and more, visit the Academic Calendar.
For payment deadlines, information about payment plans and more, visit Student Accounts.
*The Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate does not offer summer admission.
View the UTA Official Catalog for admissions requirements and details about probationary admission, deferred admission, and more for the following programs.
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction graduate programs:
- M.Ed. or Certificate in Instructional and Learning Design Technology
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Open Options
- M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education
- M.Ed. in Teaching with Teacher Certification
- Initial Teacher Certification Only Program
- Criminal History Acknowledgement for Educator Certification programs
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- Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies graduate programs:
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration Emphasis
- Dual Degree: Master of Social Work and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration Emphasis
- B.A. to Ph.D. Track in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate
Applicants seeking admission must submit two recommendation forms. Please wait until you have your 10-digit, UTA student ID number to submit recommendation forms.
For online programs:
The required Recommendation Form is available for download here.
For on-campus and hybrid (featuring online and in-person courses):
The required Recommendation Form is available for download here.
Some applicants, such as international students, may have additional admissions requirements* and/or program** limitations.
English Language Test Score Requirements
UTA accepts TOEFL* or IELTS or Duolingo. If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies. You are required to submit official test score reports directly from the testing agency unless you hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S institution.
You are required to submit an official test score report sent directly from the testing agency. UTA's ETS institutional code is 6013.
*Certification programs only accept TOEFL due to Texas Education Agency requirements.
View test score requirements online.
Additional Resources
- International Student Checklist.
- UTA International Admissions.
- Office of International Education.
- Residency Form.
- Statement of Resources Form.
- School Transfer Notification for F-1 Visa Holders.
- UTA Official Catalog.
Have additional questions?
Email UTA's international office at international@uta.edu.
*The resources provided here are for informational purposes. Please review the Official Catalog for official information.
**The M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education is not eligible for international students at this time.
Upon admission to the program, you will meet with your program director to create a program of work. This will plot out what courses you will take each semester until you complete the program.
Total Hours: 30
Course of Study
Total 30 credit hours (10 classes), including:
- Hybrid mix of online and in-person courses
- Non-Thesis (no thesis is required for this degree program)
- Application of coursework immediately within local schools/community, including your own classroom
| EDUC 5305 | Effective Teaching and Learning for 21st Century EC-12 Students | 3 |
| EDUC 5309 | Advanced Teaching Models for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5394 | Understanding and Designing Classroom Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5397 | Implementing and Disseminating Classroom Research (Capstone) | 3 |
Six courses chosen which support the candidate's professional growth, an additional academic discipline or an add-on certificate such as ESL or Bilingual. Prior approval of the coursework by the program director is required. Two of these six focus area courses must be 5000-level EDUC classes.
Transfer credits are allowed with program director approval.
| 53XX | Choose courses in consultation with your program director | 3 |
| 53XX | 3 | |
| 53XX | 3 | |
| 53XX | 3 | |
| 53XX | 3 | |
| 53XX | 3 |
Program Coordinator
Dr. Jiyoon Yoon
Associate Professor, Early Childhood – Grade 6 Science Education
Research Interests: Science education, culturally-responsive, inquiry-based, interdisciplinary approach
Graduate Recruiter
Manuel Alonso
Academic Recruiter
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