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Master of Curriculum and Instruction
- Boca Raton, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 30-credit non-licensure M.Ed. With four concentrations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Curriculum and Instruction. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Educational agencies and museums
- Government positions
- International or private schools
- Government positions with the CIA
- FBI or NASA
Curriculum
- 30 credits with core graduate coursework then one of four concentrations: curriculum and instruction
- Educational leadership
- Special education or STEM. Non-licensure
- So careers extend beyond classrooms. Courses are on campus
- Hybrid or online
- There is an individualised capstone with an optional research component.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Graduate GPA of 3.25
- Two (2) letters of recommendation that address applicant's academic skills and scholarly potential
- Personal statement describing applicant's research interests vis-à-visa applicant's professional trajectory and anticipated benefit of a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction
- A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required
- FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
- TOEFL 4.5
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution, Foreign credential evaluation (general or course-by-course by a NACES member, Or internal FAU evaluation), GRE/GMAT only for some programmes, Programme-specific prerequisites, Proof of funds on the Financial Certification Form for the I-20.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline on its FAU graduate programmes page. Submit the online graduate application. Send official transcripts from every institution attended
- A foreign credential evaluation by a NACES member or FAU
- GRE or GMAT scores if the programme requires them
- the supplemental items it lists. Submit English test scores (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL or Duolingo 110) unless exempt. If admitted
- Complete the Financial Certification Form for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,251 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boca Raton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Department of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,251 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $29,181 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.

