Ed.S Degree in Curriculum & Instruction

Program Overview

The University of West Florida's online Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction empowers educators to enhance their expertise in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation. With two focus areas—Administration and Leadership Studies or Curriculum and Assessment—the program equips graduates with research-based knowledge and skills to drive change and improve educational outcomes. Graduates can pursue career paths such as Principal, Education Administrator, or Literacy and Reading Coach.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The University of West Florida offers an Ed.S. degree in curriculum and instruction online. The program is designed to increase expertise in curriculum-related content and develop the ability to make evidence-based decisions.

Objectives:

• Use research to design curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation to address challenges in educational institutions.
• Evaluate research to support positions regarding curriculum and testing.
• Implement research-based actions to drive change in education.

Program Description:

The Ed.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction is a 30-credit-hour program with two focus areas:

• Administration and Leadership Studies: Develop advanced management and supervisory skills, ethics, budgeting, and communication strategies.
• Curriculum and Assessment: Evaluate, measure, and assess effective instructional practices and curriculum development strategies.

Outline:

Required Core Courses (15 hours):

• Quantitative Methods and Educational Statistics I
• Qualitative Research I - Methods
• Philosophical Foundations of Education
• Psychological and Social Theories of Education
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Select an Area of Focus (15 hours):

Select five courses from one of the following focus areas:

• Administration and Leadership Studies

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Principal - Elementary, Middle, and High School
• Education Administrator in Elementary and Secondary School
• Literacy and Reading Coach (Instructional Coordinator)

Opportunities:

• Advance career in education leadership roles.
• Enhance evidence-based decision-making in curriculum development and assessment.
• Drive change and improve educational outcomes in various educational settings.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• In-State Tuition: $384.60 per credit hour
• In-State Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 6): $384.60 per credit hour
• Full Out-of-State Tuition: $1,044.24 per credit hour
• 90% Out-of-State Tuition Waiver: $478.83 per credit hour
Tuition waivers cover up to 90% of the non-resident portion of your tuition. They are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes up to 24 months to complete, depending on course availability. Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.
• Tuition and fees are subject to change.