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$374
Summer 2 2024 classes start on July 1, 2024
LSU Shreveport
The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: General is offered by LSU Shreveport. Through engaging course content, candidates pursuing this degree will gain new expertise. Students will learn how to align professional administrative skills with best practices in educational research, testing, curriculum development, and theory and learning principles. Students can customize this degree program based on professional goals, allowing graduates to receive the specific tools needed for success in their careers.
This program meets rigorous national standards set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Our online program can be custom-tailored, so you can focus on taking courses for your specific career objectives.
Applications may be submitted without a GRE/GMAT exam score.
Qualified applicants in certain programs may meet the requirements for the TEACH Grant.
The MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – General Emphasis online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Total credit hours per program: 30 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $374
Total cost with fees: $11,203
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Students in the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – General Emphasis online program must complete 30 credit hours of course work, including six foundation courses (18 credit hours) and four specialization courses (12 credit hours).
Students must complete the following courses.
| Foundation: 6 Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDL 740: Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
| ED 720: Curriculum | 3 |
| ED 780: Educational Technology Applied to the Classroom | 3 |
| ED 734: Creating Multicultural Connections through Literature | 3 |
| EDL 700: Creating a Professional Learning Community | 3 |
| EDL 707: Utilizing Data for School Improvement | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 18 |
Students must complete four of the following courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
| Specialization: 4 courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ED 740: Foundations in Reading | 3 |
| ED 744: Content Area Reading | 3 |
| ESL 601: Introduction to Language and Culture | 3 |
| ESL 602: Linguistics for the ESL Educator | 3 |
| ESL 603: Methods for Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| ESL 604: Curriculum and the Multicultural Classroom | 3 |
| ESL 681: Design and Development of Multimedia Instructional Units | 3 |
| ED 684: Education Telecommunications, Networks, and Internet | 3 |
| ED 786: Technology Planning and Administration | 3 |
| ED 787: Professional Development for K-12 Technology Integration | 3 |
| ED 750: History of Urban Education | 3 |
| ED 751: Urban Schools and the Community | 3 |
| ED 752: Culturally Responsive Classroom Organization and Management | 3 |
| ED 753: Urban School Reform | 3 |
| EDST 601: Foundations in STEM Education | 3 |
| EDST 602: STEM Content Methods | 3 |
| EDST 603: Grant Writing for STEM Programs | 3 |
| EDST 604: STEM Exploration | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 12 |
Take the first step toward earning your degree and reaching a new milestone in your education. We've simplified the process so you can get started quickly and easily. Students interested in the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – General Emphasis online program must meet the following requirements for admission.
Program Requirements:
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
**This degree does not lead to any additional certification, if the graduate does not already possess a teaching certificate.
To be considered for admission to any of our graduate programs, students must first meet the LSUS Graduate School admission requirements.
Graduate School Admission:
Unconditional Admission: For unconditional admission to graduate study, students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended and meet all admission requirements of a degree program and one of the following:
Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses.
A minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required on any graduate work attempted with no grades of D or F.
International Admission:
International applicants must meet regular admission requirements for their selected program. In addition, you may be required to submit additional information. Learn more about international admission requirements.
The teacher education programs at Louisiana State University Shreveport meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Students choosing the MEd in Curriculum & Instruction – General Emphasis program can work with their advisors to custom-tailor specialized courses for their specific career objectives. Graduates of this curriculum and instruction master’s degree program will gain the skills to become a leader in devising educational curriculum and policy.
Our program offers:
*The MEDCI master's degree does not lead to a teaching certification but can lead to an endorsement if you are already a certified teacher.
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