Major: Curriculum & Instruction

College of Education

Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)

*Online Option Available*

Specialization: (without certification) Art, English, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Social Science, Early Childhood Education, ESOL Education, Multicultural Education. 

Research Areas: Multicultural Teacher Education, Arts Integration, Teacher Professional Development, Literacy Education, Critical Literacy, Family Literacy, Immigrant Education, Curriculum Policy and Assessment.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: klifr.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Evidence of professional certification or temporary certification, where
    applicable
  • Personal statement specifying area of concentration (if known), reason for applying to the program and professional goals
  • Resume
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation that highlight the candidate’s academic potential from a previous professor, employer or colleague 

International Students

  • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Personal statement specifying area of concentration (if known), reason for applying
    to the program and professional goals
  • Resume
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation that highlight the candidate’s academic potential
    from a previous professor, employer or colleague
  • A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do
    the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

 

Contact/Information

Michelle Vaughan, Ed.D.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education Building (ED-47), Room 495
Boca Raton Campus Map

(E) mvaugha3@klifr.com
(W) klifr.com/education/

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1

International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: July 15
Summer: January 15