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Curriculum and instruction

Education Specialist

The University of Idaho's College of Education, Health and Human Sciences played host to 43 middle school students at the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, showing them how to build and fly their own drones, while at the same time, teaching them about career opportunities involving drone technology.
Overview
College:
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Duration:
2 years, 60 credits
Locations:
Boise

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Where good teachers become great teachers

As a professional educator, you value the power of knowledge. In this program, you will learn the skills and latest methodologies to advance your career and make a difference as a leader in today’s dynamic education landscape.

Emphasizing teacher education, this program prepares you to enhance your effectiveness as an educator in a private or public school or institution of higher education . You will explore current research, learn contemporary instructional technologies and study the latest in learning theories and teaching strategies.

View the online curriculum and instruction graduate handbook

Lead the classroom

Application information

Applicants for the education specialist in curriculum and instruction program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:

  • Education level: Bachelor's
  • GPA: 3.0
  • GRE: No
  • TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
  • Letters of recommendation: Three
  • Other requirements: Provide ONE professional sample (thesis, journal article, term paper, or handbook, etc.) previously completed by you.

Program availability

  • Semester intake: Fall, Spring and Summer
    • Eligible for international admission only if a study plan with in-person courses is available
  • Deadlines: General application deadlines

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

Contact information

Curriculum and Instruction contact: Janine Darragh (janined@uidaho.edu)

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001

Tuition and fees

To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.

For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.

Degree fit

This program will be a good fit if you:

  • Have at least three years of professional teaching experience
  • Want to improve your effectiveness in the classroom
  • Are interested in education-related research
  • Want to be at the forefront of new instruction techniques
Career outcomes

Current job openings

4,189 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and mid-career salaries

  • Postsecondary Education Teachers
    $82,848
  • Instructional Coordinators
    $76,818
Career Services

* Career data provided by Lightcast.

Overview
College:
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Duration:
2 years, 60 credits
Locations:
Boise

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