Graduate Degrees in Curriculum, Instruction & Teacher Licensure

Curriculum, Instruction & Teacher Licensure

CU Boulder’s degrees in curriculum and instruction prepare you to transform schools and communities by helping you develop greater content knowledge and expertise.

Guided by respected faculty researchers and teachers, our graduate students develop expertise in literacy education, math and science, or humanities education. Through the unique MA+ Teacher Licensure program, you can earn a master’s degree and a teaching license in your area of study in just one year.

Degree Types

MA

Experience Colorado’s top-ranked graduate programs in education. CU Boulder has the best graduate school for education in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Join an esteemed alumni network. The School of Education has more than 13,000 alumni across the U.S., with 67% living in Colorado.

Research alongside the field’s leading scholars. The School of Education’s faculty includes 14 American Educational Research Association fellows.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Curriculum and Instruction

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

Can be completed in 1 year
Tracks in literacy education, math & science, or humanities education
Capstone course required

Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

For program details, review the course catalog for the MA in curriculum and instruction.

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Plus Teacher Licensure

Can be completed in 1 year
Leads to a Colorado initial teaching license for grades 7–12
Content areas in math, science, English language arts or social studies

Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

For program details, review the course catalog for the MA+ Teacher Licensure program.

Research Areas

Educational Reform
Classroom Instruction
Multicultural Education
Educational Evaluation/Assessment
Politics of Education

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Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Graduate Student Organizations