Curriculum & Instruction

Are you a teacher with at least one year of teaching experience in a 0-12 classroom who wants to become a leader in your district? Do you wish to improve your teaching practice by having a better understanding of how students learn? The Master of Arts in Education Curriculum and Instruction concentration program at University of Wyoming will expand your theoretical understanding of teaching and learning while providing you with extensive research experience so you can develop more effective teaching strategies and materials. As a student in the program, you will learn from faculty members with extensive 0-12 classroom experience, including endowed chairs in mathematics education, science education and literacy education. Full-time teachers will enjoy the convenience of studying in a 100% online program delivered through UW Online Education. Learn more about the benefits of earning your M.A. in education at UW and the resources available to online students to help ensure the successful completion of your program.

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Areas of Emphasis

Students in the Education M.A. curriculum and instruction concentration must complete a set of core courses in addition to coursework in one of three areas emphasis. Learn more below about how each option will help you achieve your career goals.

Certificates/Endorsements
The Certificates/Endorsements emphasis allows practicing teachers to take coursework to become eligible for endorsement in Literacy, Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language, and Teachers of American Indian Children through the state of Wyoming’s Professional Teaching Standards Board. These endorsements are only available to teachers who hold valid teaching certification in the state of Wyoming. You can even pursue National Board Certification, which also meets your capstone project requirement.
Content Studies
Content Studies emphasis is designed to allow practicing teachers to pursue further education in a particular content area. This coursework will be particularly helpful to practicing teachers who are pursuing “highly qualified” status in a content area. Please note that this option is based on availability of graduate courses in other departments that the student may be interested. There is no guarantee of outreach course availability.
Curriculum Studies
Curriculum Studies is designed for practicing educators who are interested in gaining knowledge and expertise related to curriculum and instruction.

Program Requirements

Find out what it takes to apply to UW’s Master of Education program and learn more about curriculum requirements.

Not ready to for a Master’s?

Start our English as a Second Language or Literacy certificate programs to gain endorsements on your teaching license while earning credit that can be applied to a future M.A. in education at UW.