About the course

The Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) program, housed within the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, offers graduate study leading to the Master of Education (M.Ed.). The Department offers a variety of programs individually designed to meet graduate students? personal and professional goals which may include educational research, teaching, supervising, providing leadership as curriculum specialists within the disciplines, teacher education or consulting at all levels of instruction: elementary, secondary and higher education. Some of the M.Ed. concentrations lead to teacher certification, including concentrations for candidates who have a bachelor?s degree in fields other than education and wish to become certified teachers. Other options include stand-alone M.Ed. concentrations intended for teachers and other education professionals. We also offer masters programs intended for education professionals whose work centers around research, as M.A. in the Teaching & Learning, Policy & Leadership program (TLPL).

　　Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), with teacher certification option is an area of specialization recommended for students who wish to develop expertise in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The Masters degree prepares students to engage with research, theory, and pedagogical practice in the field of TESOL. This degree leads to initial PK-12 certification to teach in public schools in the United States. All M.Ed. students must complete 39 credit hours total, including a year-long teaching internship. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	College Park
Fall (August), 2024	College Park
Spring (January), 2025	College Park
Fall (August), 2025	College Park
Spring (January), 2026	College Park

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maryland - College Park

Statement of Purpose

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　　TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

　　Letters of Recommendation (3)

　　CV/Resume

　　Supplemental Application* (required for MCERT, optional for others)

　　The?Graduate?School?requires as a minimum standard an?average?of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all?undergraduate?courses taken at a regionally?accredited?college or university. You must upload a scanned official copy of all previous degrees/diplomas and

　　iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)

　　IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 96.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Maryland - College Park. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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