This program provides P-12 educators with a thorough background of current scientific research and pedagogy to help them learn how students learn. It is designed around the “learn, apply, assess” model to maximize gains in student performance.
Total cost at ACE
$9,500(tuition + fees)
Compare with other institutions*:
Grand Canyon University
University of Phoenix
Capella University
*Based on information provided on each institution's website as of August 2018
Applications due April 5 for April 8, 2019 Term
View Tuition DetailsFor more information about this program, view the College Catalog. You can also ask questions anytime via chat.
Nine of your semester credits will be spent specializing in a focus area of your choice.
View the College Catalog for full descriptions.
Curriculum and Instruction Core
Differentiated Instruction
Digital Learning and Teaching
Effective Classroom Management
Elementary Literacy
English Language Arts 6-8
English Language Arts K-6
Mathematics 6-8
Mathematics K-6
Science
Secondary Literacy
You also have the option of customizing this program by selecting a General Track and choosing the three courses that best fit your needs.
After you complete your M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, you can earn a second M.Ed. degree in less time due to the overlap in required courses. If you’re interested in an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership or an M.Ed. in Elementary Education, visit our Dual Degree page.
Tiffany Hamlett, Ph.D.
Administrative Faculty and Chair,
Department of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Tiffany Hamlett has worked in higher education for eight years in various educational fields. Her background includes early childhood education, curriculum development, and research methods. In addition, she serves as a reviewer for Social Development and the Southern Early Childhood Association. She is particularly interested in studying developmentally appropriate practice, lifespan development, and constructivist teaching practices.
We are, and have always been, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation guarantees that our programs meet certain levels of quality standards.
A Note About Licensure:
While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification, or endorsement. ACE offers several programs that do provide a pathway to licensure, certification, or endorsement and they can be found here.
Disclaimer
**Granted Accreditation by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of seven years: May 3, 2013 to May 3, 2020. This accreditation certifies that this program has provided evidence that it adheres to TEAC's quality principles.
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Total Tuition
34 semester credits x $235 per credit
$7,990
Fees
$50 Application Fee
$1,360 Technology & Library Fee ($40 per credit)
$100 Program Conferral Fee
$1,510
Total Program Cost*
$9,500
*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program credit hours, receipt of scholarship and/or grant amounts, and adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section.
State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
It is a state of California requirement that a student who pays his or her tuition is required to pay a state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund. For more information and to see if you must pay the state-imposed assessment for Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) click here.
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
*Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 hours is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the degree program
All applicants must submit to the Admissions Office official, sealed college transcripts from each institution attended.
All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:
Explore the classes you'll take to fulfill this program's 34 semester credit requirement. For more information, a complete list of requirements, and course options, see the College Catalog.
(13 semester credits)
(3 semester credits)
(3 semester credits)
(3 semester credits)
(3 semester credits)
Customize this degree by choosing a three-course Focus of Study to fulfill the remaining nine semester credits.
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
(9 semester credits)
Any three of courses from the courses above.