Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – General Online
This M.Ed. in C&I program covers every facet of pedagogy, emphasizing your role in supporting innovative, transformational learning environments. Study professional ethics, assessment and evaluation, and K-12 curriculum development.
Program Overview
A glimpse at the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online
This online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction at Southeastern Oklahoma State University covers every facet of pedagogy, emphasizing your role in supporting innovative, transformational learning environments. With your accredited M.Ed. degree, you can pursue career advancement in the classroom and beyond as a curriculum specialist or instructional coordinator. In this 100% online curriculum and instruction program, you will study professional ethics, assessment and evaluation and K-12 curriculum development. This program also meets the education requirements for alternative certification in Oklahoma.
**The C&I general program meets the education requirements for alternative certification in Oklahoma (Classroom Behavioral Management & Pedagogy) while allowing you to remain employed.
Learning Outcomes:
- Empower students with theoretical and practical foundations to create and support innovative, transformational learning environments
- Alternative Certification: The C&I-General program meets the education requirements for alternative certification in Oklahoma (Classroom Behavioral Management & Pedagogy) while allowing the student to remain employed. Students from outside Oklahoma must confirm reciprocity with their home state.
- Alternative Certification: Student will learn Classroom Behavioral Management and Pedagogy as well as skills from other C&I courses; prepares student to sit for alternative certification exam(s) in Oklahoma. Students from outside Oklahoma must confirm reciprocity with their home state.
- Empower students with theoretical and practical foundations to create and support innovative, transformational learning environments
- Alternative Certification: The C&I-General program meets the education requirements for alternative certification in Oklahoma (Classroom Behavioral Management & Pedagogy) while allowing the student to remain employed. Students from outside Oklahoma must confirm reciprocity with their home state.
- Alternative Certification: Student will learn Classroom Behavioral Management and Pedagogy as well as skills from other C&I courses; prepares student to sit for alternative certification exam(s) in Oklahoma. Students from outside Oklahoma must confirm reciprocity with their home state.
As a graduate of this M.Ed. online program, you can pursue advanced educational roles, such as:
- Instructional Coordinator
- Curriculum/Education Specialist
- Career Technical Supervisor
- Curriculum Director
- Instructional Systems Specialist
- Instructional Coordinator
- Curriculum/Education Specialist
- Career Technical Supervisor
- Curriculum Director
- Instructional Systems Specialist
Alternative Certification for Individuals with Non-teaching Degrees
The Oklahoma Alternative Certification program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees to teach in Oklahoma schools. In Southeastern's program, you will learn the fundamentals of curriculum development, classroom behavioral management, pedagogy, public school law and more. This 100% online program prepares you to sit for the certification exams in Oklahoma while allowing you to work full-time.
Students need to apply to the Oklahoma Alternative Certification program through the State Department of Education and receive their letter confirming their eligibility for alternative certification prior to admission to the M.Ed. program. Students must have a letter from the Oklahoma Department of Education stating which courses are needed to obtain the alternative certificate, in addition to the other requirements listed in the admissions section.
The Oklahoma Alternative Certification program provides an opportunity for individuals with non-teaching degrees to teach in Oklahoma schools. In Southeastern's program, you will learn the fundamentals of curriculum development, classroom behavioral management, pedagogy, public school law and more. This 100% online program prepares you to sit for the certification exams in Oklahoma while allowing you to work full-time.
Students need to apply to the Oklahoma Alternative Certification program through the State Department of Education and receive their letter confirming their eligibility for alternative certification prior to admission to the M.Ed. program. Students must have a letter from the Oklahoma Department of Education stating which courses are needed to obtain the alternative certificate, in addition to the other requirements listed in the admissions section.
Other online education programs also available:
SE offers a variety of other programs in addition to the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction online. Check out all our master of education online degree programs.
Accreditation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Tuition
Choosing our online program is cost-effective
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in C&I – General | $318 | $954 | $9,540 |
Alternative Certification
Per Credit Hour: $272
Total Tuition: Varies
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Know the important dates for our students
At SOSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree or certification program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/11/24 | 11/1/24 | 12/8/24 |
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 1/10/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
Steps to being admitted into our online curriculum & instruction master's program
Southeastern Oklahoma State University's online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
- Online Application
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
If you have any special circumstances that need further clarification, please contact us at 844-515-9100.
To meet the admission requirements for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – General online program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of courses, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA AND a packet consisting of a current resume, one professional letter of recommendation, and letter of application which outlines the applicant's career goals and objectives (including how an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – General will enhance their career) that must be reviewed and approved by program faculty, or
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university and at least 6 hours in a graduate program from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must be in good standing at previous university
- No GRE is required for Southeastern Oklahoma State University online M.Ed. programs.
- There is a non-refundable $30 application fee for both domestic and international students.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) from each college or university attended within the United States.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be course-by-course analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS Academic score of 6.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, have your score report sent to Southeastern (institution code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language from a country whose official language is English
- You have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have a bachelor’s degree from an English speaking country
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
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Alternative Certification Admissions
- A person with a bachelor's degree seeking alternative certification must apply and pay the fee to the Oklahoma Department of Education (DOE) for admission to the alternative certification. The teacher certification section of the state department processes the application and then sends out the letter providing the applicant with instructions for completing their alternative certification. These instructions include timelines, courses and hours required, and certification tests. Hours required vary depending on student's undergrad and can range from a minimum of nine to a maximum of 18 credit hours.
- According to the state department, applications are turned around within 24 hours during the school year. This means most candidates will receive their letters within a few days of submitting their applications. In the summer, right after new bachelor's degrees are conferred, the process can take up to eight weeks due to the number of applications received.
- Alternative certification candidates receive their letters via the mail.
- Even if the student only needs 9 credit hours per the DOE, he/she must still apply for the M.Ed. C&I - General program.
- Alternative certification candidates must finish their coursework and pass the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET) and the Oklahoma Subject Area Test(s)(OSAT) before receiving their provisional certification. They may then begin teaching and will have three years to pass their Oklahoma Professional Teaching Exam (OPTE). Failure to pass the OPTE will prevent the candidate from getting a regular teaching license.
Courses
What you'll learn in your M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction online classes
For the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction online, you will complete a total of 10 courses equaling 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of core coursework and 12 credit hours of general C&I specialty courses. For the Alternative Certification program, you will complete 9-18 hours, depending upon your assessment plan from the Oklahoma DOE.