Overview

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Tarleton State University is regionally accredited by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The 30-33 hour traditional C&I M.Ed. program offers 18-credit concentration areas in Educational Diagnostician, Curriculum and Instructional Generalist, Content Area Specialist, and Certified Reading Specialist.

Program Benefits

Flexible online coursework and convenient central Texas locations

Ability to customize graduate degree

Gain practical, real-world experience

Opportunities for internships, field placements, and research built into the program

Educator preparation service

Experienced, knowledgeable educators certified in various fields (e.g. reading, technology, ESL)

Career Opportunities

K-12 Curriculum Director – Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs across grade levels to ensure alignment with standards and best practices.

K-12 Reading Specialist – Assess student literacy needs, develops targeted interventions, and supports teachers in implementing effective reading instruction strategies.

Educational Diagnostician – Evaluates students' learning abilities, identifies educational strengths and challenges, and recommends specialized interventions or accommodations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Diversity in Schools and Communities

Human Development

Adult Learners

Methods of Effective Teaching

Curriculum Design and Implementation

Teaching English as a Second Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-33

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Stephenville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit online graduate admissions application

Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee

Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less

A transcript evaluation must be completed by an approved agency which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation)

International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process

Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only: To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding

If you choose to stay in one of our Residence Halls, fill out the Housing Application

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12848 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12848 USD / year

≈ 12848 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

5085 USD / year

≈ 5085 USD / year

Funding

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Program Benefits

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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