| Total credits | Estimated resident cost | Estimated Washington border cost | Estimated non-resident cost |
|---|
| 45 | $26,156 | $26,156 | $26,156 |
Program cost estimates are based on AY 25/26 PSU tuition and fees only. This chart is provided to help you estimate the minimum tuition and fees for program completion. Additional fees may apply depending on the course of study that you choose to pursue and the specific courses for which you enroll, so you may also find it useful to review detailed tuition and fee information and the full cost of attendance for PSU programs. Financial aid and scholarship options may be available to offset program costs. Visit COE Scholarships for specific details on how to qualify and apply. |
Curriculum
The Curriculum and Instruction master’s courses are designed to help educators grow as leaders in their schools and communities while deepening their understanding of how students learn and the most effective ways to teach them. Course content emphasizes best practices in curriculum development and assessment, viewed through the lens of equity and inclusion, and promotes culturally sustaining practices in the K–12 classroom.
Course descriptions
For course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.
Program Format
Modality
Flexible: This program includes options for in-person, hybrid, and online coursework. Students can choose to register for only online classes or mix and match modalities on a class-by-class basis.
Part-time or Full-time
Estimated time to completion: two to three years
Scheduling
Core classes are online with no scheduled meeting times. Students should expect to have weekly or biweekly assignment deadlines. Electives have varying schedules and may include evening meeting times.
Weekly Estimated Time Commitment:
The PSU Credit Hour Policy defines 1 credit hour as requiring a minimum of 3 hours of student time per week over the course of the term. PSU operates on the quarter system, and terms last 10 weeks.
Graduate school is a big commitment; please consider this information as a starting tool to help you gain a sense of the time commitment. Students learn differently and you may find that it takes you more time to complete the coursework on a weekly basis. Generally, a graduate program is more intensive and should require more time on homework than undergraduate courses; therefore, we recommend planning for more time than the minimum.
Most students are taking one or two classes per term and should expect to spend between 10 - 20 hours on coursework per week.
The culminating project of the degree requires students to design, write, implement, and evaluate an action research proposal and final paper. This project is spread over the final year, and students should expect to dedicate additional time to research and data analysis.
Program of Study
Self-paced: This program is self-paced, meaning that students can take most or all courses on their own schedule, attend full-time, part-time or change their enrollment on a term-by-term basis. Classes follow the regular PSU academic calendar structure. Students who pursue added endorsements as part of their elective options may be required to complete a practicum and related coursework in a prescribed sequence and pacing. All classes must be completed within 7 years of beginning the program.
| Core Courses | CR | Terms offered |
|---|
| CI 581 Issues in Education | 3 | Fall |
| CI 580 Theories of Instruction | 3 | Winter |
| CI 567 Curriculum and Culture | 3 | Winter |
| CI 565 Theoretical Models of Curriculum | 3 | Spring |
| CI 561 Advanced Educational Psychology | 3 | Summer |
| CI 582 Creating Inclusive Communities | 3 | Summer |
| Research courses | CR | Terms offered |
| CI 590 Action Research Proposal | 3 | Fall |
| CI 591 Action Research Implementation | 3 | Spring |
| Total Core and Research Credits | 24 |
| Elective Courses | CR | Terms offered |
Elective credits are selected with the help of an academic advisor and may be taken in conjunction with core courses. They are not limited to CI courses and can be applied to specializations, endorsements, graduate certificates, and certificates of completion throughout the College of Education and the University as a whole. (e.g., math specialization, ESOL endorsement, or Teacher Leadership, Equity and Anti-Racism specialization). There are face-to-face, online, and hybrid options each term. Electives may also be transferred into the program (up to 15 credits), provided they meet the University’s Pre-admission and Transfer credit criteria. Elective credits: - Can be used to earn endorsements, specializations, graduate certificates, or certificates of completion
- Are not limited to education courses, which allow for an individualized curriculum
- May be transferred into the program, provided they meet the University’s transfer credit criteria
- Are limited to six credits at the 810 level within the master's degree, with advisor approval. No 808-level classes are acceptable.
- Can be selected from the list of the interdisciplinary COE Open Enrollment Electives
| 21 | Various |
| Total Elective Credits | 21 |
| Total Program Credits | 45 |
You have a 7-year window in which to complete your 45 credits of core courses and electives.