MA/MS in Curriculum and Instruction

This master's degree is intended for credentialed K-12 educators who wish to widen their grasp of schooling and strengthen their classroom skills. It helps them develop advanced knowledge of curriculum development. Students look closely at how learners and families can be pushed to the margins in schools, and they carry out original research aimed at addressing inequities. Educators are encouraged to begin after clearing their California credential or after gaining a couple of years of full-time classroom experience. The program calls for a minimum of thirty graduate-level units, with a portion of them in a required core. Interested applicants should review the 2026-2027 graduate catalog entry published by the university, which details the required courses, admission steps and learning outcomes, and should contact the program coordinator with questions about planning their studies and meeting each requirement on time without surprises, whichever term they begin.