The Graduate School

Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.

The Curriculum and Instruction Comprehensive Master's Program consists of a set of core classes and a carefully selected sequence of cognate courses designed to meet the needs of our students and the service region. The core consists of seven courses (21 semester hours), and students may choose from four specializations:

Specializations

Primary Education Comprehensive

The Comprehensive Specialization in Primary Education is an NCATE accredited program. This specialization is designed to develop master teachers who will be prepared for the instructional and leadership roles in primary education. With careful selection of courses, students may qualify for the Pre-kindergarten Disability Endorsement Program and/or Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist Credential. Contact: School of Education Graduate Advising Office, soegrad@uwf.edu, 850-474-2870 or 850-474-3263.

Elementary Education Comprehensive

This NCATE approved Comprehensive Specialization in Elementary Education is a non-initial teacher certification program. This specialization is designed to develop master teachers who will be prepared for the instructional and leadership roles in Elementary Education. Contact: School of Education Graduate Advising Office, soegrad@uwf.edu, 850-474-2870 or 850-474-3263.

Middle Level Education Comprehensive

The NCATE approved Comprehensive Specialization in Middle Level Education is a non-initial teacher certification program. This specialization is designed to develop master teachers who will be prepared for the instructional and leadership roles in Middle Level Education. Contact: School of Education Graduate Advising Office, soegrad@uwf.edu, 850-474-2870 or 850-474-3263.

Secondary Education Comprehensive

The Comprehensive Specialization in Secondary Education is an NCATE accredited program. This specialization is designed to develop master teachers who will be prepared for the instructional and leadership roles in Secondary Education. Contact: School of Education Graduate Advising Office, soegrad@uwf.edu, 850-474-2870 or 850-474-3263.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Graduate Admissions section of the UWF graduate catalog, the applicant must meet the minimum departmental admission requirements for regular admission. The criteria listed in the admission checklist (see right-side column).