Curriculum and Instruction - MS

The Master of Science (MS) in Curriculum and Instruction degree (Plan A) is a research-oriented degree designed to prepare the candidate for further graduate study. It requires a strong relationship with a major professor who will serve as an advisor and supervisor of the master’s thesis. The thesis will consist of a major research project under the supervision of the major professor who will act as chair of a three-person faculty committee responsible for providing formal supervision and approval for the thesis.

The MS is the degree suggested for candidates whose long-range goals include the possibility of pursuing a doctorate or teaching at an institution of higher education.

The candidate should make contact in advance of the application, with potential faculty mentors to clarify research goals and identify possible members of the supervisory committee.

This program does not lead to a recommendation for teaching licensure from USU. Licensure is obtained directly from the Utah State Board of Education.

For additional information and contact information about the Curriculum & Instruction Master of Science program, visit the department’s website at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/graduate/master-of-science.

Specialization Options:

• Early Childhood Education Specialization - not currently offered

• Elementary Mathematics Specialization

• English as a Second Language Specialization

• Gifted and Talented Specialization - not currently offered

• Interventions for Secondary Students Specialization - not currently offered

• Literacy Education

• Science Education- not currently offered

• Social Studies Education

Students should have a 3.0 GPA for the last 30 credits of coursework taken prior to the application for admission, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts (not needed if degree is from USU) and a statement of purpose outlining your desire to pursue graduate studies.

Deadline for applications: March 1st, June 1st, and November 1st