
Online Master's in Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Make learning come alive for students. In as little as 17 months, you can earn a Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction, designed for teachers (P-12) who want to serve as leaders in their schools with advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum and instruction.
Teachers with academic endorsements or who have completed specific University of Phoenix® Continuing Education for Teachers courses, such as Assessment and Evaluation for Educators and Technology Integration for Educators, can save time and money by applying to waive up to 12 credits. This special waiver allows you to finish your MAED/CI program in about 1 year, saving you more than $4,800 on tuition and fees.
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Requirements: 35 credits
You’ll need 35 credits to complete this Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction. Your course schedule may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.
Schedule
Your academic counselor will help you schedule your classes for the Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction.
COE Central
College of Education students will find many helpful resources on COE Central. Program handbooks provide a wealth of information on topics such as professional expectations, clinical experiences, clinical practice, internships, edTPA and much more. Milestone roadmaps, technology and multimedia resources, and various toolkits are also available.
Program Purpose Statement
The Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction is a graduate degree program intended to provide educators with advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum and instruction. The MAEd/CI does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or state licensure as a teacher. The program is only intended as an advanced degree.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. Get your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master’s degree.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
Earn your master’s degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:
Other ways to save on time and tuition
Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.
Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.
Employer tuition benefits
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.
Credit for life experience
We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 6 weeks off your degree.
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Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
An MAED/CI can prepare you to be a:
- Curriculum director
- Program administrator
- Instructional designer
Topics covered in this degree include:
- Synthesize multiple theories of curriculum and instruction to serve as a leader in these areas within your school or district
- Analyze assessment data to make informed decisions for continuous improvement of instructional programs
- Create innovative strategies and incorporate technology to enhance student learning in the classroom setting

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What you’ll learn
When you earn your online Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
Develop curriculum assessment skills
Use curricular research to adopt best practices in the classroom
Integrate technology into teaching lessons
Adopt coaching strategies that can positively affect learning outcomes
Understand ethical, social and political issues in education
2% Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , job growth for instructional coordinators is projected to be slower than average between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Along with the knowledge and skills related to the University Learning Goals, students who graduate from the College of Education should gain program-specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Each college or school creates a set of Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) to describe the knowledge, skills or attitudes students will possess upon completion of the program of study. By the time you complete your Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction degree, you should be able to perform these learning outcomes.
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- No cost to request prior transcripts
- No GMAT
- No essay required
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Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
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Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Computer requirements for courses
Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.

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Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 28+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Accredited for 45+ years
Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org . Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.
Education curriculum articles
The MAEd in Curriculum and Instruction does not lead to certification as a teacher. This program is designed for students who have already obtained their teaching credential.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.