Curriculum and Instruction

Students seeking admission into the Master of Science in Education degree program in Curriculum and Instruction must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School and the specific program requirements.

Unconditional Admission Status

• Hold a valid teaching license.
• Achieved a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
• Have two years of teaching experience.
• Have a written commitment from a practicing program director who is in your area of licensure and who will function as your mentor during the program.

Conditional Admission Status

Students who do not meet the requirements for unconditional admission may be granted conditional admission as follows:

• Hold a valid teaching license.
• Achieved a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours. Any courses attempted, including any repeated courses, are considered in computing the GPA.
• Have two years of teaching experience.
• Have a written commitment from a practicing program director who is in your area of licensure and who will function as your mentor during the program.

National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE)

NCATE’s dual mission is accountability and improvement in education preparation. The NCATE accreditation process establishes rigorous standards for teacher education programs, holds accredited institutions accountable for meeting these standards, and encourages unaccredited schools to demonstrate the quality of their programs by working for and achieving professional accreditation.