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The George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
The George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development

Master's in Curriculum and Instruction

Washington, USA

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USD 1,825 / per credit **

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Introduction

The best practices used in teaching and learning to increase student achievement both within and outside schools are ever-evolving. The curriculum and pedagogical tools used in our nation's schools are the foundation for educational and societal transformation.

The Curriculum & Instruction Master's program, located in Washington DC, prepares teachers and other educational personnel for increased responsibilities in the planning, implementation, research, and evaluation of curriculum and instruction. Students have the opportunity to analyze and critique current standards and impact the future of education in K-16 settings. Optional internships give students a first-hand experience in local schools and educational organizations to impact organizational and social change. Unique to the George Washington University's program, students in the program will individualize their program by selecting a concentration in reading and literacy, elementary education, or secondary education.

Students enrolled in the Curriculum and Instruction Master’s program (Interdisciplinary Studies: Literacy and Reading Education) qualify for state licensure as a literacy coach and reading specialist, which can lead to other leadership positions at school, district, and state levels.

Students enrolled in the Curriculum and Instruction Master's program (Elementary Education or Secondary Education concentrations) may do so concurrently with the Graduate Certificate in Incorporating International Perspectives in Education or the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Courses can be applied toward earning the Master's degree and certificates.

GSEHD graduates are equipped with the knowledge and training to improve K-16 education in local, national, and international settings. Graduates of this program have become managers of educational organizations, research experts, curriculum developers, reading and math intervention leaders, English language educators, reading specialists, and literacy specialists.

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Why a GW Master in Curriculum & Instruction?

  • Convenient Schedule: Courses are scheduled once a week in late afternoons and evenings (Monday-Thursday) to accommodate the schedules of working professionals and for internship experiences. With the flexibility to begin in fall, spring, or summer semesters, the program adjusts to your schedule and needs.
  • Location: There is no better place to examine education reform than in the heart of our nation's capital, Washington, DC. Given our unique location in the nation's capital, graduates have the opportunity to study and have an impact on the policy, standards, and the course of education. Our location also gives students in the Curriculum & Instruction program access to urban or suburban; public, charter, or private schools. This allows students to examine, compare, and contrast schools with widely different student populations, structures, and demographics. Students have the option to pursue internships in a variety of these local schools and educational organizations.
  • Study Abroad: Students in the Curriculum & Instruction program may have the opportunity to participate in short term study abroad trips for course credit. These opportunities allow students to further their work as scholar-practitioners through exposure to and research of other international perspectives.

Curriculum

The following requirements must be fulfilled: a minimum of 30 credit hours (depending on concentration) and completion of the Master of Arts in Education and Human Development comprehensive examination.

Core Courses
(All Concentrations)

  • EDUC 6114 Introduction to Quantitative Research
  • CPED 6340 Teacher Leadership in Education
  • CPED 6608 Development and Diversity

Elementary Education Concentration Requirements

  • CPED 6305 Foundations of Curriculum Theory
  • CPED 6606 Theories of Learning and Development
  • CPED 6622 Foundations of Reading Development
  • CPED 6225 Introduction to International Curricula
  • EDUC 6615 Internationalizing U.S. Schools
  • 9 credits in elective courses. Electives should be selected in consultation with the program advisor.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Literacy and Reading Education Concentration Requirements:

  • CPED 6223 Elementary School Literacy: Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning
  • CPED 6289 Roles of Literacy Education Leaders & Reading Specialists
  • CPED 6292 Practicum 2: Leadership in Interdisciplinary Literacy; Collaboration, Planning & Communication
  • CPED 6624 Foundations and Research of Literacy and Reading Education
  • CPED 6626 Reading Diagnosis, Assessment & Solutions
  • CPED 6628 Teaching and Learning of Literacies in Informal Learning Environments
  • CPED 6691 Interdisciplinary Adolescent Literacies

Secondary Education Concentration requirements:

  • CPED 6305Foundations of Curriculum Theory
  • CPED 6239Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction
  • The remaining 21 credits should be selected in consultation with the departmental advisor

Career Outlook

Recent graduates have become managers of Teacher Leadership Development at Teach for America, research experts at the American Institutes for Research, Reading and Math Intervention Leaders, English Language Lead Educators, and Reading and Literacy Specialists.

Admissions

  • Program Entry: Summer, Fall
  • Prerequisites: Bachelors Degree
  • Campus: Main Campus

Application Requirements

  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts (unofficial)
  • Application Fee

*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants

English Language Requirements

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