The Master of Education (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction program at UL Lafayette is designed to enhance pedagogical skills and content knowledge for certified teachers. Earning your master’s in curriculum and instruction will prepare people at all stages of their teaching careers to reform, refine, and develop curricula and instruction techniques at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

The master’s in curriculum and instruction is housed in the nationally-accredited College of Education.

Best in Louisiana: U.S. News & World Report ranks our Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction as the best in the state.

Our online education master’s degree program is best suited for teachers already passionate and skillful in their own classrooms who are ready to share their expertise with other teachers, schools, and school systems. Except for one, all concentrations offered in 100% online accelerated 8-week terms, this program is ideal for teachers who want a flexible schedule and to learn from respected and passionate professors and practitioners.

Our faculty’s focus areas range from integrating technology in the classroom to multicultural and social justice education, and they’re excited to work with you to explore the areas that interest you most.

With five concentrations to choose from, you can customize your master’s degree in the education program. You can focus on teaching math in the elementary and middle schools, pursuing leadership roles in private schools, working with students with learning disabilities, developing skills in non-teaching areas such as educational technology and exercise science, or conducting education research.