Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

• 30 credits
• Most degree candidates complete the program in 2-3 years
• Fall, spring, or summer enrollment
• Flexible scheduling
• Individualized capstone project with optional research component

• Graduate application
• Professional résumé
• Proof of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA
• 2 recommendations that speak directly to the applicant’s academic and interpersonal skills
• Undergraduate transcripts
• Applicants for the Administration and Supervision program, 15-credit certificates, or the non-licensure M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction are not required to take the VCLA or Praxis assessments
• Interview with faculty advisor

International Students:
For university coursework completed outside the U.S., a course-by-course transcript evaluation is required from a NACES member evaluation agency such as World Education Services or Educational Credentials Evaluators.

Students for whom English is a second language must submit a recent official score of 96 from TOEFL, 6.5 from IELTS, or 58 from the PTE academic exam, or documentation of program completion at one of Marymount University’s language partners. For complete information about International Admissions Guidelines and language partner programs, visit our International Graduate Students page, contact our Office of Graduate Admissions at 703-284-5901, or schedule an appointment.

Throughout the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree program, Marymount’s expert faculty will advise, nurture, and inspire you as you develop into an educational leader and caring practitioner. You’ll start by creating a customized master’s in Curriculum and Instruction plan that will help you achieve your professional aspirations. All of our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction students take core courses in:

• Instruction and Assessment: Develop curriculum and instruction for diverse classrooms, emphasizing data-informed decision-making and the use of reliable assessments to enhance student learning outcomes and achievement goals.
• Educational Technology: A hands-on course designed to prepare students with the integration of technology into an educational curriculum, including multimedia, evaluation of educational software, and an introduction to telecommunication resources and programming. Integrate advanced learning technologies into STEM, maker education, AI, and computational thinking to enhance curricular practices and foster innovative problem-solving across grade levels and content areas.
• Foundations and Characteristics Of Exceptional Learners: Explore the foundations of special education, covering historical perspectives, regulatory requirements, models, ethical issues, trends, and developmental characteristics of individuals with high-incidence disabilities.

You’ll then build on the knowledge you’ve gained in your core coursework and specialize in one of the four concentrations: curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, special education, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

At the end of the Curriculum and Instruction degree program, you’ll complete a capstone project—with an optional research component—on a topic that is meaningful to you.

Unlike Marymount’s other graduate degrees in Education, our Curriculum and Instruction master’s degree is built for students who want to pursue careers not only in schools but in other organizations. Our master’s in Curriculum and Instruction degree is a non-licensure program, which means your career could take you beyond traditional classroom teaching to work in:

• Educational agencies and museums
• Government positions with the CIA, FBI, or NASA
• International or private schools
• Curriculum development
• Nonprofits
• STEM programs

We are thrilled to welcome you to Marymount University’s School of Education, where our mission is to empower those who are committed to making a positive impact in schools, families, communities, and organizations. Are you eager to learn with purpose? Are you driven to educate with purpose? Are you ready to lead with purpose? If so, you’ve found the right place!

Our School is a vibrant community of dedicated teacher-scholars who are not only experts in their fields but also passionate and innovative educators. We create learning experiences that ensure all students succeed. For decades, our faculty and staff have advised, nurtured, and inspired students, all while remaining deeply committed to our mission of Preparing Educational Leaders for Diverse Learning Communities. Through transformative experiences, we aim to deepen your knowledge and skills, empowering you to enact positive change as critical thinkers and compassionate practitioners. Our programs are renowned for their small class sizes and the personalized attention students receive from our expert faculty. Graduates of our programs leave with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to make a difference, not only locally but across the nation and the world.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions or to request additional information about our programs, resources, or activities. Joining our vibrant community offers limitless opportunities for both your professional and personal development. We look forward to welcoming you to our School of Education!

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“When I started my Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Marymount, I didn’t know what STEAM was about. But thanks to Dr. Rajdav and Dr. Langran, I was exposed to STEAM education and its benefits of equipping our students with the skills they need to be successful in the workplace.” – Monica Nichols, Class of 2019, Founder & Executive Director at Pink Space Theory