The Department of Curriculum & Instruction offers two pathways for the master's degree. A master of science with initial teacher certification is offered as an MS in Curriculum and Instruction with named options in English, social studies, mathematics, science, and world language. Additionally, the department offers a Research Master's program, with a focus on advanced work in education research. In both programs, master's degree students should expect both an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry and the serious academic standards befitting a graduate research program in curriculum and instruction.<br><br>Students wishing to apply to a master's program should select an option below for more information on admissions, financial aid, policies, and requirements. The MS in Curriculum and Instruction prepares students for advanced work in education. In some cases, work leading to the degree prepares students to enter a new career as an educational specialist (e.g., curriculum developer, content-area specialist, school department head, curriculum supervisor, early childhood specialist, bilingual teacher, or reading teacher).