Master in Curriculum and Instruction (Master's)

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This programme prepares educators for leadership roles in instructional design, research, and program evaluation. It operates entirely online, offering flexibility for working professionals. Students choose one of four specializations: social justice, literacy and reading education, education policy and leadership, or mathematics for educators. Each student completes a capstone research project. The project applies knowledge gained throughout the programme. The degree helps professionals expand their influence in education systems.

Focus areas include Social Justice, Literacy and Reading Education, Education Policy and Leadership, Math for Educators.

The programme requires 36 credits and includes coursework across all concentrations, plus a capstone research project. Credits are for the full degree, not a concentration only.

Graduates enter roles such as literacy coach, mathematics supervisor, education policy analyst, or school system administrator.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.8 or higher, or demonstrate post-graduate academic strength. Required documents include official transcripts, two recommendations, and a statement of purpose. International transcripts must be evaluated before submission.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, with typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Trinity Washington University places applied research and professional preparation at the center of its academic offer. Recent undergraduate projects have examined Washington, DC’s tree canopy through satellite imagery and analyzed brain cells with machine learning. Students have also contributed to peer-reviewed work on the leadership of Black women in global affairs. The university offers 70+ academic degree and certificate programs across undergraduate, professional, and graduate study, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 13 to 1.

Teaching and learning are informed by Catholic social justice teachings, including through Trinity DARE, an initiative focused on actions that can improve students’ and their families’ lifelong economic and social opportunities. The community includes a network of more than 15,000 graduates offering career help and mentoring. Programs include fields such as global affairs and education, with professional and graduate study available alongside undergraduate degrees. Student research and faculty scholarship provide opportunities to engage with current questions.

The campus is in Washington, DC, giving students access to internships at organizations in government, research, education, and other sectors. Most Trinity students complete one or more internships as part of their studies. This setting connects classroom learning with work in Congress and with organizations headquartered in the city. Students from 30 countries are represented on campus. Sixty percent of the student body lives in DC, while financial-aid figures include full-time undergraduates and DC residents.