Program Overview
Online Coursework for Your Convenience
Complete all coursework online, with the exception of select field-based coursework for students interested in our Education for Sustainability specialization.
Courses are available during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The program includes 30 graduate credits in 12 core credits and 18 credits of electives (see specialization pathways below). Throughout the program, you will develop knowledge and skills in educational justice, building criticality to transform education, centering humanistic pedagogies, and building a reflexive practice.
Through our Accelerated Master's Pathway, current UVM undergraduate students can save time and money by beginning ASEP graduate level coursework in their junior or senior year.
Core Courses (12 credits)
- EDCI 6008 Curriculum Theory
- EDCI 6009 Critical Pedagogies
- EDLP 6008 Inequalities and Ed Policy
- EDRM 6300 Applied Educational Research
Students admitted into the C&I program before Summer/Fall 24 can complete their original core requirements:
- EDLP 6200 Collaborative Consultation
- EDCI 6310 Society, Stress, and the Brain or EDSP 6300 The Trauma Lens
- Research Course (recommended: EDRM 6300 Applied Educational Research)
- Curriculum Course (recommended: EDCI 6008 Curriculum Theory or EDCI 6008 Critical Pedagogies)
Specialization Pathways (18 credits)
- Education for Sustainability
- Reading and Literacy
- Resiliency-Based Approaches: Two Track Options: Trauma-responsive and Restorative Practices or Family-school-community partnerships and interprofessional collaboration
- School Library Media Science
- Individually Designed Program – for those who started before Summer/Fall 24
- Curriculum & Instruction: Two required courses (EDML 6220 Social Justice Teaching & Advocacy and EDSP 6300 The Trauma Lens plus four courses or nine credits in approved electives (advisor will help you develop a plan of study)
ePortfolio
During the final semester, all students will develop and defend an ePortfolio including an archive of work with reflections and a unifying introduction that connects with the program learning outcomes. This serves as your comprehensive exam.
The portfolio will be presented to Kathleen Brinegar, Cee Carter, and your peers who are also completing that semester. The date and time for this virtual meeting will be determined collaboratively at the beginning of the semester in which it will take place. Portfolio reviews and presentations cannot be scheduled during the summer months.
Application Information
Online Application
Application Deadlines:
- May 1 for Fall or Summer admittance
- December 1 for Spring admittance
Personal Statement: Please include an area of practice or specialization that you are interested in studying throughout the duration of the program.
International Students: UVM is not able to issue an immigration document for participation in this program.
Funding and Scholarships
Learn about our generous funding and scholarship opportunities for master's degree students.
Information Sessions (Online)
Connect with our faculty and staff at an online information session:
Sign up to attend an online information session
Contact Us
- Complete the inquiry form below. We look forward to hearing from you.
- Email crclmins@uvm.edu if you have questions.