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Earn your master’s degree through a unique program designed for educators who want to customize their advanced degree. Our Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Open Option provides educators with the opportunity to develop advanced teaching, research and leadership skills that align with the latest research and theories in almost any field. 

Priority Application Dates

Applying after the priority date? Admissions applications are welcome at any time. However, for priority consideration, apply by the priority date.

Fall

Submit by July 1

Classes start end of August

Spring

Submit by Nov. 1

Classes start in January

Summer

Submit by April 1

Classes start mid-May


View the UTA Official Catalog for admissions requirements and details about probationary admission, deferred admission, and more for the following programs. 

 

  • Department of Curriculum and Instruction graduate programs:
    • M.Ed. or Certificate in Instructional and Learning Design Technology
    • M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction - Open Options 
    • M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education 
    • M.Ed. in Teaching with Teacher Certification 
    • Initial Teacher Certification Only Program 
    • Criminal History Acknowledgement for Educator Certification programs

  • Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies graduate programs: 
    • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration Emphasis 
    • Dual Degree: Master of Social Work and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, with Higher Education Administration Emphasis 
    • B.A. to Ph.D. Track in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
    • Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate 

Applicants seeking admission must submit two recommendation forms. Please wait until you have your 10-digit, UTA student ID number to submit recommendation forms.

 

For online programs:

The required Recommendation Form is available for download here

For on-campus and hybrid (featuring online and in-person courses):

The required* Recommendation Form is available for download here.

The Hispanic Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certification does not require a recommendation form at this time. 

 

Some applicants, such as international students, may have additional admissions requirements* and/or program** limitations.

English Language Test Score Requirements

UTA accepts TOEFL* or IELTS or Duolingo. If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies. You are required to submit official test score reports directly from the testing agency unless you hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S institution.

You are required to submit an official test score report sent directly from the testing agency. UTA's ETS institutional code is 6013.

*Certification programs only accept TOEFL due to Texas Education Agency requirements. 

View test score requirements online

Additional Resources

Have additional questions?

Email UTA's international office at international@uta.edu.

 

*The resources provided here are for informational purposes. Please review the Official Catalog for official information. 

**The M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education is not eligible for international students at this time.


Upon admission to the program, you will meet with your program director to create a program of work. This will plot out what courses you will take each semester until you complete the program.

Total Hours: 30

 

Course of Study

Total 30 credit hours (10 classes), including: 

  • Hybrid mix of online and in-person courses 
  • Non-Thesis (no thesis is required for this degree program)
  • Application of coursework immediately within local schools/community, including your own classroom 

 EDUC 5305  Effective Teaching and Learning for 21st Century EC-12 Students  3
 EDUC 5309  Advanced Teaching Models for Diverse Learners  3
 EDUC 5394  Understanding and Designing Classroom Research  3
 EDUC 5397  Implementing and Disseminating Classroom Research (Capstone)  3

Six courses chosen which support the candidate's professional growth, an additional academic discipline or an add-on certificate such as ESL or Bilingual. Prior approval of the coursework by the program director is required. Two of these six focus area courses must be 5000-level EDUC classes.

Transfer credits are allowed with program director approval. 

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For more information about the program and advising assistance, please contact coedgrad@uta.edu.

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