Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
The Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction program is designed for persons who desire to engage in graduate studies that will help them improve their competencies as educators. The MEd coursework degree (Professional/Plan C) program is the most pursued degree option and is available for students both at the Logan campus and at Statewide campuses. The basic elements of the MEd coursework option include completion of 30 credits in an approved program of study. All courses require a grade of C or better and students must maintain an overall GPA of 3. 0 or higher.
At the conclusion of the program, each student must complete/submit the following:
- exit interview
- exit survey
The MEd project (Plan B) program is a research-oriented degree with a focus on improving the instructional skills of the candidate. The program requires a minimum of 30 credits in an approved program of study. Each MEd project student is expected to develop a master’s creative project related to their area of concentration and designed to achieve professional goals. The MEd project option requires a strong relationship with a major professor and a three-person faculty committee responsible to provide formal supervision and approval for the culminating project.
For candidates whose long-range goals include the pursuit of a doctoral degree, the Master of Science (Plan A) program may be a better choice to acquire research skills.
This program does not necessarily lead to a recommendation for teaching licensure from USU. Licensure is obtained directly from the Utah State Board of Education.
For additional information about the Curriculum& Instruction Master of Education program, contact the School of Teacher Education& Leadership or visit the department’s website at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/graduate/master-of-ed.
School of Graduate Studies General Graduation Guidelines
Degree Verification
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U. S. college or university or a similarly recognized international university is required for admission to and completion of a graduate program.
Overall Graduate GPA
At least 3. 0 and no grades of C- or lower. Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3. 0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of C- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.
Course Number Acceptability
The Program of Study for a master’s degree must include at least 15 semester credits at the level of 6000 or above.
Matriculation Start Semester
A master’s degree must be completed within six years of entering the degree program. Additional time may be requested and submitted to the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies for review.
Coursework Validity
Coursework over eight years old at the time of degree completion may not be used for a graduate degree unless it is revalidated.
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