Master in Curriculum and Instruction (Master's)

At Carson-Newman University, tuition is Tuition is $525 per credit hour for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction..

This programme is designed for current Pre K-12 teachers seeking roles beyond the traditional classroom. It focuses on developing expertise in specialized educational areas through targeted coursework and practical application. Students engage with foundational topics in leadership, inclusion, and evaluation. The degree prepares educators for behind-the-scenes or one-on-one professional roles in education.

Focus areas include Educational Leadership, Reading Specialist, Teaching ESL, Coaching, Special Education.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and emphasis-specific classes. Students complete a set of foundational courses and select from specialized tracks to build expertise.

Graduates enter roles such as reading specialist, ESL teacher, special education director, coach, principal, or director of curriculum and instruction.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and be currently employed as a Pre K-12 teacher. A minimum GPA and official transcripts are required. The application includes a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online and hybrid format available; part-time study options; typical duration is two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

More than 170 years of history shape Carson-Newman University's identity as a Christian institution focused on educating citizens and worldwide servant-leaders. Faculty invest in students inside and outside the classroom, with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. Academic options include more than 50 majors and 14 graduate degrees, supported by hands-on opportunities such as state-of-the-art labs, student teaching, and internships.

The College of Health Sciences brings together Nursing, Exercise Science, and the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Music students use the Tarr Music Center's practice rooms, music library, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces. Students can also pursue interests through theatre, concerts, intramurals, club sports, and 21 NCAA Division II athletic teams. Study-abroad opportunities extend across six continents.

The campus is in Jefferson City, Tennessee, about 35 minutes from Knoxville and 40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains. Mossy Creek runs through campus, while Cherokee and Douglas lakes are nearby. Housing includes residence halls, apartments, and West Campus Commons, a 110,000-square-foot complex with more than 520 beds, study areas, lounges, games, and a market. International students should expect a campus where Christian faith and service are central to student life.