The University of Vermont's Master's Degree (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction develops innovative leaders in educational settings including teaching, curriculum theory, curriculum development, and related areas of research for public/private schools.Core coursework includes research methods to advance your practice. We emphasize developing your knowledge and skills with collaboration across school and community contexts, including responsive design to ensure optimal development of the whole child.
The M.Ed. includes 30 graduate credits with many online and hybrid courses for your convenience during the fall, spring, and summer.
Areas of Specialization (Course Sequences)
You can choose your area(s) of specialization in consultation with your advisor, allowing coursework to be aligned with your interests and professional goals. Click on each specialization (sequence) to learn more. Many classes are online or hybrid format, and some course sequences are entirely online.
In addition to your area of concentration, you will complete four core courses. Near the end of the program, generally during your last semester, you will defend an ePortfolio of your coursework. Your advisor will guide you through this process. Upon completion, you can gain additional endorsements through transcript review with the Vermont Agency of Education.
