Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University

    Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University

    Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University

    The Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 26, 2027.

    About Master of Curriculum and Instruction

    The Curriculum & Instruction master's degree program is for teachers and other education professionals who want to pursue advanced studies in teacher leadership, educational theories and research, and curriculum design. Courses are intended to enhance equitable teaching practices and learning outcomes while providing opportunities for career development.

    Our curriculum is grounded in social justice research and prepares educators to respond to increasingly diverse classrooms and to become leaders for change in their learning communities. The Curriculum and Instruction masters program engages and empowers individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to improve their professional practice.

    The culminating Action Research courses allow educators to identify, study, and address needs specific to their district or agency in practical and cooperative ways. Teachers in the program work together with PSU and school personnel toward the goal of improving the K–12 curriculum.

    Portland State University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

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    Bernd Ferner
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    Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree: Why

    Disciplines

    College of Education

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
    • Certified translation of transcripts
    • Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 60
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Curriculum and Instruction

    Our graduates work in schools and communities as educational leaders and often make changes in their schools and districts based on the research they have done in the program.  Others continue to work in their classrooms, having improved their educational practice. Graduates may become:

    • Content-area specialists
    • Coaches
    • TOSAs
    • Teacher leaders

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply for Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University

    • Complete the graduate application
    • Send the Graduate School’s Admissions office your official academic transcripts
    • Submit evidence of English language proficiency
    • Provide financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study
    • Depending on the individual graduate program that you are applying for, additional department requirements may include:
      • Personal essay or statement of purpose
      • Letters of recommendation
      • Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE (not required by all programs)
      • Resume
      • Writing samples
      • Portfolio
    Master of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University
    Portland State University
    Portland State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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