College of Education
Welcome to the Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Program of the Extended Studies Program. Here you will find:
General Information
Complete your Master's Degree in a convenient online format without interrupting your career!
Have you ever considered completing your MA, but couldn't quite manage the schedule of on-campus classes?
This degree is completely online, allowing you to attend class and study when you have time. There are no required sessions on campus (except for the counseling program) so the degree can be completed from anywhere in the state, the country or overseas. The curriculum is exactly the same as our on-campus program and is accredited by NCATE. Because the online format allows for flexibility in scheduling, you are able to design your own program and take as many or as few courses as you want to each semester.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the Online Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Program, candidates must fulfill several requirements. For additional information about these requirements please contact Cindy Brown 719-255-4344.
Required Coursework
This degree program allows you to choose from six different specialty areas.
- Early Literacy Certificate Program
- Instructional Technology Program
- Linguistically Diverse Education Program
- Gifted & Talented Certificate Program
- Leadership
- Special Education
The Masters in Curriculum and Instruction requires completion of 30 semester hours:
- Core Courses (12 credits)
- Electives (9 credits)
- Cognate (9 credits)
Program Costs
- University Graduate School Application Fee $60
- Tuition per credit hour $456*
- Technology Fee (per course) $99*
*UCCS online tuition may be subject to change
The College of Education programs are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and we are approved by the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Commission of Higher Education.