Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Program Overview
This program is tailored to current or future educators in both traditional and non-traditional teaching settings. The program is tailored to current or future educators in both traditional and non-traditional teaching settings
Curriculum and Careers
Students in this program engage with advanced theories regarding curriculum and instruction. Students specialize in one of several available emphasis areas: general, subject matter specialty or teaching English as a second language (TESOL). The TESOL emphasis has an option to earn add-on certification in English language learning (ELL). The culminating experience is the completion of an action research project and related research report.
Graduates are teachers or educators in both traditional and nontraditional educational settings. Many take on roles as teacher-leaders, instructional coaches or mentors or supervisors to preservice teachers.
Program Structure
Format
Hybrid: in-person evening courses, online, blended and summer course options
Typical program length
Two years (30 credit hours)
Typical course load
Two courses in Fall and Spring semesters and one or two courses during the Summer semester
Most schools say they support their students, but UMKC actually put action behind their words.
Elise Byers
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction: art education, '22
How to Apply
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Admission process
- Create an account, complete your application and pay the nonrefundable application fee through the UMKC general application
- Submit your application materials through your online application:
- One-page statement of interest or purpose
- Contact information for two references
What This Program Offers
Enhanced Professional Credentials
Students interested in dual-credit credentialing can take content area courses as electives in our general emphasis, while our TESOL emphasis can fulfill course requirements for add-on certification as an K-12 ELL teacher in the state of Missouri.
Experience in teacher research
Reflect on your practices and put your questions to the test through engaging in teacher research.
Real-world application of theory
Learn advanced theories of curriculum and instruction in relation to diverse and urban teaching contexts.
Still Have Questions?
Contact the program director for more information
Candace Schlein Professor and Director of the Preparing Future Faculty Program Phone: 816-235-5754 Email: schleinc@umkc.edu