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Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree - Mathematics Education

Curriculum and Instruction Master's Degree with a Mathematics Education Concentration

Expand your knowledge and technical skills within the field of education with a concentration in mathematics education.

With an emphasis on trends and recent developments in practice, theory and research, the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction was designed to be customizable to a variety of roles within the modern school system for those with a background in education. The mathematics education concentration was designed to develop a deeper foundation for understanding the teaching and learning of K-12 mathematics.

K-State’s online degrees offered through the College of Education are highly rated by U.S. News & World Report, including a No. 10 ranking for the curriculum and instruction and Master of Arts in Teaching graduate programs. Learn more here.

$570.43 per credit hour*

31 credit hours

100% online

*Tuition rate is based on 2025-2026 rates, which are subject to change annually. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and academic progress. For a full breakdown of all tuition and fees, please visit K-State's Online Tuition and Fees website.

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Admission Requirements

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

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Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:

Statement of objectives: State your academic objectives in one to two pages and include the following information:
- career and professional goals and aspirations and how being accepted to the program will specifically benefit your goals and aspirations
- reason for interest in seeking a master’s degree
- evidence of motivation, leadership and strong work ethic
- professional experiences that support application
Resume/curriculum vitae
Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references
Unofficial transcripts from each institution 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.

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Curriculum

Three credits in each of the following core areas is required: curriculum, teaching and learning, diversity, educational technology, and research and scholarship. In addition, at least 15 hours in an area of specialization are required. All students will take the Master’s Project (1 credit), but you make choose to also take the Master’s Report (2 credits) or the Master’s Thesis (6 credits).

Curriculum (3 credits)