The Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program provides educators with advanced professional development beyond the master's degree for those who wish to become university educators or to hold leadership positions in areas of curriculum, supervision and teacher education.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
Examples of Possible Careers
Education teachers, postsecondary
Instructional coordinators
January 2025
Kent State University
800 E. Summit Street,
KENT,
Ohio,
44240, United States
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale (minimum 3.250 graduate GPA is recommended)
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (internet-based version)
Minimum 77 MELAB score
Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
Minimum 58 PTE score
Minimum 110 Duolingo English score
Application Deadlines: Fall Semester: July 15; Spring Semester: November 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
