Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission
- Admission requirements include admission to the UWM Graduate School (414-229-4982, gradschool@uwm.edu) which requires a bachelor's degree.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale).
- English proficiency for non-native speakers.
Program Content
- The program is comprised of 33 hours, including 18 in C&I of which 12 are core courses.
- The remaining hours are selected in an area of focus.
- You will complete a thesis or a capstone graduate seminar.
Note: A Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction by itself does not lead to teacher certification. If you are interested in pursuing both post-baccalaureate teacher certification and a master's degree, please contact a specific curricular area faculty member (see downloadable list below) for advising and assistance.
Areas of Focus
You and your advisor will plan an area of focus based on your interests and our expertise available to guide you.
Examples include:
- early childhood education
- middle childhood through early adolescence education
- early adolescence through adolescence education
- reading education
- urban education
- bilingual education
- curriculum planning and instructional improvement
- school-based custom designed programs
Advisor
You must select a faculty advisor for your program prior to the end of the semester in which you are admitted.
Thinking of transferring to UWM?
- You will need to fill out a "Graduate Transfer Credit Evaluation" form (available upon request from the UWM Graduate School).
- Your completed credit evaluation form and transcripts from non-UWM colleges or universities must be returned to the Graduate School for evaluation.
- The Graduate School will evaluate the requested work and afterwards send a copy of the form with all supporting transcripts to our department for review of eligible credits toward meeting our Master's Degree program requirements.
