Level Up Your Career with TAMU-CC’s Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Degree
The Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is a flexible graduate degree for teachers and education professionals who want to strengthen their instructional expertise, expand career opportunities, or prepare for doctoral study. Whether you’re seeking a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, flexible graduate coursework offered in hybrid and online-supported formats, or a customizable program that fits your professional goals, this degree allows you to tailor your studies while learning from award-winning faculty dedicated to supporting your success.
Program Details
TAMU-CC’s Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for working educators who want a practical, customizable graduate degree in education. A defining feature of the program is its built-in specialization option, which allows students to select 18 hours (of the 36 required) of graduate coursework in an approved field aligned with their interests or career goals. This creates the opportunity for individuals to tailor their master’s studies around content expertise, instructional leadership, curriculum development, language studies, or any other approved cognate area of study.
Because coursework is offered in hybrid formats and many specialization courses are available online, students may be able to complete their curriculum and instruction master’s degree entirely online, depending on their course selections. This flexibility makes the program especially appealing for full-time teachers and other working professionals.
The program is known for:
- High completion rates and strong student support
- Small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship
- Award-winning professors are actively engaged in educational research
- Opportunities to participate in research and present at peer-reviewed conferences
- A clear pathway to doctoral programs in education or curriculum studies
- Rolling admissions for flexible start dates
- Affordable tuition and strong return on investment for educators
Graduates often move into leadership roles in schools, districts, or higher education settings, or pursue doctoral studies in education fields.
What You’ll Learn
Through the MS in Curriculum and Instruction program, students develop advanced expertise in teaching, learning, and curriculum design while gaining skills that support instructional leadership and program improvement.
You will build knowledge in:
- Evidence-based instructional strategies and learning theory
- Curriculum design, evaluation, and improvement
- Educational research methods and data-informed decision making
- Instructional leadership and teacher development
- Specialized graduate coursework aligned with your career goals
Graduates are prepared to enhance classroom practice, support teacher growth, contribute to curriculum innovation, and pursue advanced graduate study in education.
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