Curriculum and Instruction - Ed.S.

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) 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.

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In planning your program of study, you may refer to the Kent State Course Catalog (for course descriptions); the Schedule of Classes (viewable only); and our three-year Core Courses Schedule and the Research, Measurement & Statistics (RMS) 4-Year Schedule, both of which are available on request (please email kmurph15@kent.edu).

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Ed.S in Curriculum and Instruction

Kent State University’s Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction provides targeted education in curriculum and instruction studies. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in curriculum and instruction.

Program Information for Curriculum and Instruction - Ed.S.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Educate in multicultural settings.
Function as professional leaders for curriculum reform and renewal.
Demonstrate the disposition and skills for continuing professional development.

Admissions for Curriculum and Instruction - Ed.S.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

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)
Official transcript(s)
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Application essay
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Application Deadline: July 15
Spring Semester
- Application Deadline: November 15
Summer Term
- Application Deadline: April 15 (domestic students only)

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
CI 77001	FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM ¹	3
Research Elective		3
Foundation Elective		3
Additional Courses ²		21
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		30

¹: Students who completed CI 67001 as part of their master's degree do not need to retake the course (as CI 77001). However, the students will still need to meet the minimum 30 credit hours for the Ed.S. degree.
²: It is recommended that Ed.S. students complete an internship as part of their course work, in consultation with their advisor(s). If CI 77001 is included in the student's prospectus, a minimum of seven additional courses must be taken. If CI 77001 is not included in this prospectus, a minimum of eight additional courses must be taken.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
-	3.000

Program Delivery

Delivery:
- In person
Location:
- Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Curriculum and Instruction - Ed.S.

Those who complete the Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction at Kent State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the curriculum and instruction industry.

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Instructional coordinators

5.9%

faster than the average

192,900

number of jobs

$66,970

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source

^{* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.}