Admissions Requirements

1. Have earned a baccalaureate degree (a BA, BS or BAE) from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Have earned a GPA ≥3.0 on a 4-point-scale during the final 90 quarter credits (or 60 semester credits) of enrolled coursework.
3. Submit a copy of an educator certificate.

Plan of Study

Courses could be offered in different terms, checking with the academic department is paramount in keeping an individual plan current.

Expedited Pace Plan

Typical Pace Plan

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First half of term.

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Second half of term.

Students who earn an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from EWU should be able to:

• Apply current curriculum theory to analyze, design, and evaluate innovative curricula - Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply curriculum theory and principles to analyze, evaluate, and develop innovative educational curricula that improve student learning;
• Integrate research‑based instructional practices to support learning for all students - Graduates will research, develop, and apply instructional content and pedagogy that support and assess the attainment of learning outcomes for diverse student populations;
• Demonstrate disciplinary competence and ethical application of content knowledge - Graduates will show analytical skills and ethical decision‑making needed to implement effective content‑specific pedagogy within their instructional context;
• Model ethical, collaborative, and community‑oriented leadership - Graduates will collaborate with peers and educational stakeholders, modeling ethical leadership in order to contribute to strong, inclusive, and effective learning communities;
• Employ reflective practice to improve instructional decision‑making - Graduates will implement informed reflection to analyze teaching and learning processes, improve their professional practice, and strengthen instructional decisions;
• Promote active and lifelong learning in a global and digital educational landscape - Graduates will identify and use strategies that promote active learning, technology integration, and continuous professional growth, shaping personal learning networks to enhance practice;
• Design inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners - Graduates will design and facilitate learning environments that promote motivation, collaboration, positive social interaction, and engagement for learners with diverse needs and abilities;
• Apply research methods to inform curriculum and instructional decisions - Graduates will understand and use research design and contemporary issues in learning and teaching to inform curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices;
• Demonstrate leadership in curriculum development, pedagogy, and instructional innovation - Graduates will provide leadership in designing curriculum, implementing pedagogical innovations, mentoring peers, and contributing to community‑based and equity‑centered educational practices;
• Integrate media, new literacies, and emerging educational technologies into instructional practice - Graduates will meaningfully apply new media, digital literacies, and educational technologies to support student learning and enhance instructional design.