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Master of Curriculum and Instruction
California State University, East Bay
- Hayward, United States
- 1.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Master
About the program
A 30-credit non-licensure M.Ed. With four concentrations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- 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
- Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least a 2.5 GPA; some departments require more
- plus GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department asks.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a 4-year US bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution (some departments consider WES-evaluated 3-year degrees); GRE/GMAT or supplemental documents where the department requires
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 58
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport
- prior degree certificate
- academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- and a statement of purpose
- a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Curriculum and Instruction. Prepare prior degree records
- academic transcripts
- identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
- references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,793 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Hayward campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate School of Education |
| Department | Department of Teacher Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 31 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,793 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,509 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 58, IELTS Academic 6.5.