Shape the future of education and culture by developing curriculum and forming minds.

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 MEd candidates seeking certification must interview with the EPP Office prior to registering for coursework.

Program Overview and Requirements

The HCU Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with EC-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.

Course Requirements

M. Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with EC-12 Certification

EDUC 6304: Children, Adolescents, and Learning 3
EDBI 5304: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language 3
EDRE 5330: Content Reading Area 3
EDRE 5351: Emergent Literacy 3
EDSP 5302: Survey of Exceptional Children 3
ETEC 5306: Educational Applications of Technology 3
EDUC 5320: Teaching Methodology for Secondary Teachers 3
EDUC 6301: Classroom Management 3
EDUC 6302: Elementary School Curriculum 3
6 hours of approved graduate electives in education (ESL, SPED, READING, EDBI, EDSP, EDUC, EDRE) 6/3
EDUC 5101 & 5102: Internship I & II OR
EDUC 5393 & 5394,  EDUC 5361 & 5362, EDUC 5394/5397 OR 5398, EDUC 5384 & 5385		 3/6
*If 6 hours required for clinical teaching, only 3 hours of electives allowed
EDUC 5000: Clinical Teaching Seminar 0
Total Hours 36

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Student Learning Outcomes

M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with EC-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 an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with EC-12 Certification?

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

  • Elementary or Secondary (EC-12) Classroom
    • Art
    • Kinesiology
    • Music
    • Spanish
  • 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 your Master a Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree at Houston Christian University

For more information about the Curriculum and Instruction Master's or its courses, please contact your program coordinator.
James McSwain
James McSwain
Assistant Professor of Education
Director, Professional Certifications and Degrees Program Coordinator