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Curriculum and Instruction

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Tuition USD 25,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,182 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MEd
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cincinnati, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Curriculum and Instruction at University of Cincinnati is a MEd programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 25,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,182 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Cincinnati, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Curriculum and Instruction programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

For the Master in Curriculum and Instruction, students will complete the core curriculum (15 credit hours) as well as an area of specialization or concentration area (15 credit hours). The concentration area is determined by the candidates’ interests and professional goals. See below for course listings. A customized individual schedule will be available following admission.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

The following are requirements for admission:
  1. Prerequisite Degree -\xc2\xad- The applicant must possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university if applying for a Masters Degree. If applying for a Doctoral Degree, applicants usually possess a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Minimum GPA -\xc2\xad- The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the undergraduate level leading to the Bachelor Degree. An applicant who possesses a Masters Degree or has undertaken any graduate level work before applying must have an average of at least 3.0 in their graduate work. All calculations are based on a 4.0 scale.
  3. GRE Requirements \xc2\x96 The Curriculum & Instruction Program has specific GRE guidelines that determine whether or not an applicant is required to submit GRE scores. If the applicant is applying for the first masters degree program \xc2\x96 no GRE is required of applicants with at least a 3.0 overall in undergraduate degree program. If the applicant is applying for a second or additional masters degree program \xc2\x96 no GRE Is required with at least a 3.2 GPA in their previous graduate degree program.
  4. Candidates who graduated from a non-\xc2\xad-accredited college or university or who do not meet the minimum grade point averages requirement for admission may be admitted by a committee of faculty members from the program to which the candidate applied based upon an evaluation of evidence submitted by the candidate. As a minimum, the evidence must address mastery of the knowledge prerequisite to the courses required by the program, acceptable writing skills, the ability to engage in critical thinking, and a personal commitment to completing the program. The evidence must convincingly demonstrate the candidate\'s potential for success in graduate level work.
  5. Admission decisions may not be made on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation or handicap.
  6. Candidates who are not accepted for admission into a Master\xc2\x92s Degree program may not apply to the same program for at least one academic semester, and candidates who are not accepted for admission into a Doctoral Degree Program may not apply to the same program for one year. During that period, such applicants may be encouraged by the program to enroll in appropriate course work to develop the knowledge, skills, and values deemed necessary for admission into the program, or to demonstrate that the applicant already possesses such qualifications. Whether such course work may apply to the degree program is left to the discretion of the program. Completion of this course work does not guarantee admission into the program.
  7. Advanced standing for a limited amount of course work taken prior to admittance to the program is possible. Graduate course work completed 5 or more years prior to admission will not be applied to the requirements.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 25,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,182 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 25,696 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,182 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Cincinnati directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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  • Start Date CI 7001
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 15
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