Masters in Curriculum and Instruction Online
Take the next step in your career with UMass Lowell's Master's in Curriculum and Instruction online. This 10-course M.Ed. culminates in an Action Research Capstone project to complete at your school or workplace. This flexible program is offered through UMass Lowell's School of Education for busy working professionals interested in broadening their professional knowledge and expanding their contributions to education. You should have at least one year of experience in an educational setting to apply to this program.
Please note: This is a non-licensure program.
Earn a Top-Ranked Master's for Under $15k
One of the Most Affordable Tuitions in the Nation
No GRE/MTEL Required
Career Outlook
Occupations
- Curriculum Developers
- Education Coordinators
- E-Learning Instructional Designers
- Instructional Coaches
- Instructional Coordinators
- Instructional Designers
- Learning Specialists
- Special Education Coordinators
"About 20,900 openings for instructional coordinators are projected each year, on average, over the next decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force."
Applied Behavior Analysis and Education Option
UMass Lowell also offers a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Applied Behavior Analysis and Education Option.
Learn more about UMass Lowell's other Online Graduate Education Programs.
Curriculum Outline
- Total Number of Courses Required for the
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.
: 10 (30 credits)
Core Courses (5 Courses / 15cr)
- EDUC.5043 Methods of Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities-Secondary
- EDUC.5101 Foundations of Social Justice Education
- EDUC.6240 Assessment of Learning
- EDUC.6300 Educating Diverse Populations
- EDUC.5102 Critical Literacies
Specialization (4 Courses / 12cr)
- EDUC.6101 Theories of Learning
- EDUC.5201 Curriculum Planning Perspectives
- EDUC.6441 Models of Teaching
- EDUC.6900 Action Research*
Electives (Choose 1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.5220 Young Adult Literature (06.522)
- EDUC.5021 Issues, Mandates and Ethics in Special Education
- EDUC.6130 Leading the Professional Learning Community
- EDUC.5720 Curriculum and Teaching: English
- EDUC.5730 Curriculum and Teaching History
- EDUC.5750 Curriculum and Teaching Math
- EDUC.5760 Curriculum and Teaching Science
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
M.Ed and Ed.S matriculated onl
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
CSCE Graduate Restrictions
Prerequisites:
Matriculated in M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction degree program.
Program Requirements
To be recommended for a University of Massachusetts Lowell master's degree, candidates must satisfy all of the general requirements below, plus any additional requirements that may be required by the department through which the program is offered. Any additional requirements for this program are either listed below or may be found in the University's Graduate Program Catalog.
General Requirements:
- Students must complete the program of study designed by the Department in which they are enrolled and approved by the University.
- Satisfactory grades in all subjects offered for the degree must be earned. See Academic Standing.
- All financial obligations, including tuition, fees and expenses, must be satisfied as evidenced by completion.
- Upon completion of all their courses, graduate degree candidates must submit a signed Declaration of Intent to Graduate (DIG) form to their coordinator. The coordinator will apply them in SIS, Graduation Tracking.
Graduate Program Policies
In applying for a degree program or registering for courses, each student assumes full responsibility for knowledge of and compliance with the definitions, regulations and procedures of UMass Lowell as set forth on our website. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Program Policies found within the UMass Lowell Graduate Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Fall 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Graduate |
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| Online Education | $470 | $1,410 |
| Online Education for Ed.D. and Ph.D. | $500 | $1,500 |
Additional Costs |
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|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Degree and Certificate Application | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
All applicants must submit:- An application
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- No GRE required
- Resume Required for certain programs such as the Master's in Business Administration and the Master of Science in Health Informatics and Management
- At least one year experience in an educational setting preferred
- Undergraduate and/or graduate GPA of 3.000 or better
Graduate Program Admissions Requirements
Admission to all graduate programs at UMass Lowell is contingent upon successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In many cases, applicants may register for a course before formally applying to the program; however, students requiring financial aid may want to wait until they have been formally accepted into the program to ensure that their course(s) will be covered. Contact UMass Lowell's Office of Graduate Admissions , or edoffice@uml.edu if you have questions about the application process.
Questions Regarding Your Graduate Application?
Email Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu or call 800-656-4723 (for U.S. students) or 978-934-2390 (for international students).
For General Assistance:
For general questions about registering for courses or to find out who the advisor is for your graduate program, call 800-480-3190. Our admissions and advising teams are here to help!
