Overview

Participation in the Teaching and Curriculum program from Michigan State University requires a deep, dual commitment to teachers’ learning as well as to students’ learning.

This master’s program in Teaching and Curriculum tailors course work to meet our students’ individual interests while focusing on the program goals of:

Engaging in critical inquiry
Developing as accomplished teachers

Becoming teacher leaders

Teachers in the MATC program are dedicated, dynamic professionals who not only desire to expand their knowledge and repertoires; they want to make a difference in their students’ lives and learning.

Why Choose MSU’s MATC Program?

Flexible Online Learning: The MATC is designed specifically for working educators. It is a fully online master’s degree program, offering you the flexibility to study from anywhere.
Top-Ranked Program: Recognized as the #1 online master’s program in curriculum and instruction by U.S. News & World Report.
Specialized Concentrations: Focus your study in a P-12 content area that aligns with your goals, including educational technology, educational psychology, K-12 administration, literacy and language instruction, socio-cultural perspectives, and more.
Specializations & Endorsements: The MATC offers Graduate Specializations in Literacy and Language Instruction and K-12 English as a Second Language. Students are then eligible to take the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) and earn a teaching endorsement upon the completion of their degree
Practical Application: Apply what you learn directly to your classroom and professional practice.
Supportive Community: Benefit from one-on-one academic advisement and a strong network of peers and faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning Mathematics with Technology

Learning Science with Technology

Curriculum In Its Social Context

Power and Pluralism in School Practice

Issues of Culture in Classroom and Curriculum

Learning Communities and Equity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Consideration is given to the quality of undergraduate courses taken and grades earned in one’s major area(s) of study and teaching;
Applicants must have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 for the final two years of undergraduate study.
Faculty look for a match between the applicant’s goals and resources, and what the MATC program can offer. Sometimes further clarification is sought from an applicant, and based on that information, they may be accepted, denied or referred to another program that appears to be a better match to the applicant’s stated goals and interests.
The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is not required, but GRE scores will be reviewed if available at the time of application.

Tuition Fees

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13995 USD / year

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13995 USD / year

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13995 USD / year

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Overview

Why Choose MSU’s MATC Program?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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