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Purdue’s graduate program in curriculum studies explores the cultural, political, and economic dimensions of education, with emphases on social justice, multiculturalism, and international concerns. We focus on the theories and practices of teaching and learning: both traditional questions concerning curriculum design and evaluation and newer questions that have emerged in the field, including how curriculum is culturally, politically, and economically situated; contemporary analyses of curriculum and instruction discourses; and multicultural, global and international dimensions of teaching and learning.

To learn how to apply to this program, review the information in the Admissions tab.

What degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of this program?

Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration of Curriculum Studies. This information will be listed on the transcript, and the diploma states the degree objective.

30-33
credit program
3
Admission Terms Application Deadlines

Courses

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Courses

Master’s with Portfolio: 30 hours = 12 core, 15 focus area, 3 research

Master’s with Thesis: 33 hours = 12 core, 12 focus area, 9 research for students interested in Ph.D.

Admissions

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Admissions

This program reviews applications for three start terms per year: fall, spring, and summer. Please carefully review the information in each section below, specifically the information regarding the Application Deadlines, to ensure that your graduate application is complete with the application fee paid before the deadlines.

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Licensure

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Licensure Information

This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) before continuing with the program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.

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Explore how Purdue’s faculty for the residential MSEd in Curriculum Studies can prepare you to help all students learn.

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Stephanie Oudghiri Scherer

Clinical Associate Professor

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Amber M. Neal-Stanley

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