Master Curriculum & Instruction: Elementary & Middle Level

All students are required to meet the general university admission requirements.

Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:

• Statement of goals and professional experiences: You must upload into the online application a one- to two-page statement that includes the following information:
  • Career and professional goals and aspirations, and how being accepted to the program will benefit your goals and aspirations
  • Your intended area of specialization in the program
  • A description of your work experience within education or a related field (e.g., past and present employment)
  • Future professional plans (e.g., upon completion of the degree, do you plan to stay in your current position? If not, what type of position would you like to seek?)
  • Do you plan to complete classes as a part-time or full-time student? If a full-time student, do you intend to seek a graduate assistantship? Which semester would you begin?
  • If you have a request for a certain advisor, indicate that preference in the statement.
• Letters of recommendation: Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references
• Unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended
  • Failure to list any colleges or universities from which you received a degree or enrolled in graduate coursework may result in dismissal from the university.
  • If your transcripts are not in English, you must furnish a translation by an appropriate authority.
  • You will be asked for official transcripts after notification of admission.
• English language proficiency: To demonstrate competence in the English language, an official report of scores not more than 18 months old (see the Graduate School website for dates) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System academic exam (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English (PTE) must be sent to Kansas State University for all applicants whose primary language is not English. Enter your scores in the online application and upload the report of your scores. Learn more about English proficiency requirements.

This program is designed for teachers interested in advancing their knowledge in the field of education or earning additional teaching endorsements.

What courses will I take? Learn more about the courses in this program.

Master of Science Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

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