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Develop engaging curriculum and get certified to teach secondary school grades.

The Master’s in Education degrees offered by the School of Education at Houston Christian University are designed to develop teachers with initial certification in the content area and grade levels of background content.  The degree program is aligned with the Texas Educational Association (TEA) through the HCU EPP (Educator Preparation Program) Office. All M.Ed candidates seeking certification must interview with the EPP Office prior to registering for coursework.

The HCU Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with 7-12 Certification program is field-based and requires that students spend time in secondary schools. If a student is interested in clinical (student) teaching, then it involves working all day for 14 weeks in a secondary school classroom.

In addition to this coursework (with no grade lower than a C) and successful completion of the comprehensive exams, certification requires clinical (student) teaching or an approved equivalent and successful completion of state certification exams.

Degree Requirements

Course Requirements for the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction with 7-12 Certification
Course Category Course Hours
MEd Core Classes EDUC 6304: Children, Adolescents and Learning 3
MEd Core Classes EDUC 6315: American Educational Reform 3
MEd Core Classes EDUC 6320: Research Techniques and Procedures 3
Curriculum & Instruction Classes ETEC 5306: Educational Applications of Technology 3
Curriculum & Instruction Classes EDUC 6322: Curriculum and Instruction: Grades K – 12 3
Curriculum & Instruction Classes EDUC 6330: Teaching Methodology for the Professional 3
Electives 18 hours of approved graduate electives in education from: EDBI, EDSP, ETEC, EDUC, HIST, or LTDE (3 hours MUST be from EDBI and 3 hours MUST be from EDSP) 18
Total Hours All Courses 36

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Student Learning Outcomes

M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with 7-12 Certification students acquire the following student learning outcomes:

  • Functional knowledge about Pedagogy and Professionalism Standards.
  • Demonstration of skills and knowledge in a clinical setting
  • Ability to evaluate curriculum
  • Ability to evaluate and coach instructional delivery
  • Ability to design curriculum and instruction across grade levels and content

What Can I Do With My Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with 7-12 Certification?

The following examples represent career paths graduates with a   M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Certification may pursue:

  • Secondary (7-12) Classroom
    • English Language Arts and Reading 7-12
    • Mathematics 7-12
    • Science 7-12
    • Life Science 7-12
    • Physical Science 6-12
    • Social Studies 7-12
    • History 7-12
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum Consultant
  • Community College Instructor

Admissions and Aid

If you’re ready for a fulfilling journey in curriculum and instruction, Houston Christian University welcomes you to apply. Get started today:

Earn a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with 7-12 Certification

For more information about the Curriculum and Instruction degree specifics, please contact your program coordinator.
James McSwain
James McSwain
Assistant Professor of Education
Director, Professional Certifications and Degrees Program Coordinator
(281) 649-3706