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Learn More About UMass Lowell's Online Graduate Education Programs
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is pleased to offer its Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction entirely online. Offered through the University's College of Education, the program is designed for experienced teachers interested in broadening their professional knowledge and expanding the contributions they make to education.
This is a 10-course degree program culminating in an Action Research Capstone project. Candidates should hold a teaching license in their state. In-state candidates must hold a Massachusetts initial license. All candidates should be working as a classroom teacher.
Science Education Option:
Candidates wishing to have the Science Education Option on their transcripts must include 6 courses (18 credits) of science education and/or science content course work in their program. Please visit the program details page for more information.
Autism Studies Option:
UMass Lowell also offers a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Autism Studies Option. Please visit the program details page for more information.
Ranked One of the Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report for 2019
Questions About the Master's Degree
For questions about the Online M.Ed. program in Curriculum and Instruction, email edoffice@uml.edu or call 978-934-4601.
Note: This is a non-licensure program.
Curriculum Outline
- Total Number of Courses Required for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.: 10 (30 credits)
- Includes courses taken as part of the Autism Certificate Program
Core Courses (4 Courses / 12cr)
- EDUC.6300 Educating Diverse Populations - Available Spring 2020!
- EDUC.6350 Dynamics of Curricular Change - Available Spring 2020!
- EDUC.6370 Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Curriculum - Available Spring 2020!
- EDUC.6380 Curriculum Design K-12 - Available Spring 2020!
Specialization (5 Courses / 15cr)
- EDUC.6510 Web-based Tech. in the Learning Environment:Teaching and Learning
- EDUC.6441 Models of Teaching - Available Spring 2020!
- EDUC.6240 Assessment of Learning
- EDUC.6101 Theories of Learning - Available Spring 2020!
- ----.---- One other instruction-related course with permission of program advisor.
Capstone (1 Course / 3cr)
- EDUC.6501 Capstone Project: Advanced Programs * - Available Spring 2020!
*This course is taken as the culminating course in the program and is offered only in Fall and Spring terms.
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 he or she is 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 the Registrar's Office.
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.
The Benefits of Learning Online with UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell has built a solid reputation by offering one of the largest selections of online programs available through a traditional university. Courses are taught by full-time faculty who are experts in their fields, and by adjunct faculty who, as practicing professionals, bring real-world experience to online class discussions.
We are committed to providing you with high-quality, affordable online programs that make earning your degree or certificate more convenient than ever before. Our students have access to online course technical support 24x7, and our academic advisors are here to help every step of the way.
Course Descriptions
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Tuition & Fees
At UMass Lowell, we believe that students should have as much information as possible up front so they can make informed decisions before enrolling in a degree program or signing up for a course.
Tuition for UMass Lowell Online & Continuing Education students is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is priced per credit. To calculate the tuition for a course, simply multiply the per-credit tuition by the total number of credits per course. Exception: If the total number of course contact hours is greater than the total number of credits, the per-credit tuition is instead multiplied by the total number of contact hours.
Spring 2020 Tuition |
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| Undergraduate Face-to-Face Courses and Audit | $340.00 |
| Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit) | $380.00 |
| Manning School of Business* Undergraduate Online Courses and Audit | $385.00 |
| Graduate Online and Audit (except Manning School of Business* Online, MBA in Haverhill, Master's in Information Technology, Master's in Engineering Management, and Education Courses) | $575.00 |
| Manning School of Business* Graduate Online Courses | $655.00 |
| MBA Graduate Courses in Haverhill | $655.00 |
| Master's in Information Technology and Master's in Engineering Management** Online Courses | $590.00 |
| Graduate Education Online Courses | $470.00 |
*Applies to courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUSI, ENTR, FINA, MGMT, MKTG, MIST, POMS offered through the Manning School of Business
**Applies to courses with the following prefixes: CHEN, CIVE, EECE, MECH, PLAS offered through the Francis College of Engineering
Additional Fees |
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| Registration Fee per Term (nonrefundable) | $30.00 |
| Late Fee for Nonpayment | $50.00 |
| Fee for Undergraduate Degree Application | $60.00 |
| Fee for Graduate Degree Application | $50.00 |
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Registration
Current students can register using SiS Self-Service. New students who have not already applied and been accepted to a program must use the Non-Degree Registration Form.You can take courses without being officially enrolled in a certificate or degree program, but you must meet course prerequisites. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited. We recommend that you register early to reserve your place in class.
For more information, please visit our Registration Page.
New Students
Current Students
Questions?
Email our Advising Center for assistance, or call 800-480-3190 to speak with an advisor.Applying into a Graduate Degree Program
All applicants must submit:- An application - Apply Online
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- 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
For specific information regarding any of the above application materials (which may vary for some programs), please see UMass Lowell's Graduate Admissions Process at https://www.uml.edu/Grad/Process/.
Applications can be completed and submitted at any time during the year. Each application is processed — and each applicant notified — as soon as all admissions materials have been received and reviewed. For additional details, please visit https://www.uml.edu/grad/.
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 they have formally applied into 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. Please see our How to Apply page for additional information. 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 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!