Overview

Gain the tools and insights you need to plan and design advanced learning experiences that draw upon and value each of your student’s background, prior knowledge and interests.

This program is perfect for educators who have a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential and want to earn a master’s to advance within the education field.

Careers

With an MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction degree from Vanguard University, you will be well-positioned to seek career advancement as a teacher leader.

Grade-level Team Leader
Instructional Coach
Teacher on Special Assignment
Subject Area Coordinator
Curriculum Coordinator
Educational Director
Principal
Educational Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Issues in Education
Educational Research
Curriculum Design and Teaching
Assessment and Evaluation
Curriculum and Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted after the standard deadline are considered on a space available basis.

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Costa Mesa, United States

Disciplines

Instructional Design View 344 other Masters in Instructional Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Required:

Online application for admission
Official transcripts
Three (3) references
Personal Statement
Verification of meeting the Basic Skills Requirements (via the CBEST, qualifying SAT or ACT scores, AP scores, or qualifying undergraduate coursework).
Subject Matter Competency
Affidavit of Financial Support
Copy of Valid Passport

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year
Out-of-State

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21150 USD / year

≈ 21150 USD / year

Living costs

Costa Mesa

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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