Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Leadership Online
With an emphasis on developing your expertise in curricular leadership, this graduate online program gives you the tools to elevate your career and expand your influence beyond the classroom.
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Program Overview
Discover our online M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Leadership program
Our Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program prepares you for professional advancement as an instructional leader in a variety of environments. Examine contemporary research and practices applicable in teacher leadership roles while learning to write, execute and direct the implementation of sound curriculum as well as appropriate teaching strategies.
100% online coursework strengthens your skills in problem-solving, decision-making, communication and consultation to give you an advantage in today’s rapidly changing local and global societies. You will examine a practical approach to the complexities of learning in order to enhance your abilities in effectively and strategically creating a systemic curriculum process.
Curriculum for this online educational leadership master’s program emphasizes practical application of advanced theories of pedagogy, research, assessment and coaching to improve learning. Specialization courses include Decision Making in Curriculum Development, Curriculum Development for Continuous Improvement, and Ethics & Curriculum Implementation. This online educational leadership program does not lead to principal certification.
Our accelerated, 7-week courses are delivered in an online format designed to be flexible for busy schedules and allow you to balance your studies with other life responsibilities. You can complete this 33 credit-hour program quickly.
In the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Leadership online program, you will:
- Synthesize and analyze current research to develop curriculum and instructional models
- Apply evidence-based teaching practices and methodologies
- Enhance instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data to ensure culturally competent teaching and learning
- Synthesize and analyze current research to develop curriculum and instructional models
- Apply evidence-based teaching practices and methodologies
- Enhance instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data to ensure culturally competent teaching and learning
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Accreditation
The Texas A&M International University College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Also available:
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Tuition
Experience the value of our affordable 100% online program
Tuition for the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program is affordable and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.
In-State Tuition:
The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
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M.S. in C&I – Educational Leadership | $367 | $ | $12,111 |
Out-of-State Tuition:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
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M.S. in C&I – Educational Leadership | $1,030 | $33,990 |
*Tuition subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
The M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Leadership program is delivered online, featuring 7-week courses and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall II | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/18/24 | 12/10/24 |
Spring I | 1/21/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/17/25 | 3/8/25 |
Spring II | 3/24/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 5/9/25 |
Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/16/25 | 7/5/25 |
Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/30/25 | 7/7/25 | 8/22/25 |
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Admissions
Learn more about the details of our admission criteria
Applying for the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program is a simple process. Learn more about the admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours
International Transcript Evaluation:
TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:
Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to [email protected]
Former TAMIU students do not need to submit TAMIU transcripts.
For documents other than transcripts, please upload to your application portal located here. If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.
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Courses
Take a look at the educational leadership courses online
Curriculum for the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program is comprised of 11 courses (33 credit hours). Students are required to take six core courses, which include a fixed first course (EDCI 5313: Foundations of Curriculum) and a capstone (EDCI 5317: Evaluation of Curriculum & Instruction); and five specialization courses.
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