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Tuition USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 4 years
Delivery On-campus
Location Grand Forks, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Curriculum & Instruction at University of North Dakota is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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 & 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Grand Forks, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Curriculum & 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

Course Structure

  1. Theories & Philosophies of Curriculum
  2. Models of Teaching
  3. Assessment of Learning
  4. Action Research (required)
  5. Introduction to Educational Research
  6. Classroom Based Inquiry
  7. Foundations of Educational Thought
  8. Multicultural Education

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 applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies\xc2\x92 current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

  • A four year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Education that leads to licensure at one of the following levels: early childhood education, elementary, middle or secondary education.
  • Cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or at least 3.00 GPA for the junior and senior years of undergraduate degree (based on A=4.0).
  • Applicants must satisfy the School of Graduate Studies\xc2\x92 English Language Proficiency requirements as listed in the Graduate Academic Information section of the graduate catalog.\xc2\xa0 Students who have received a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or higher from the United States or English-speaking Canada are not required to submit the TOEFL.
  • Admission Process

  • Complete the School of Graduate Studies online application.
  • Submit the application fee of $35.
  • Identify three individuals who will complete the recommendation form: a) an education supervisor or administrator; b) a professional colleague or university professor; 3) a person of your choosing.
  • Send official transcripts from each institution attended to the School of Graduate Studies.
  • Complete the personal statement and attach it in the essay section of the online application.\xc2\xa0 The personal statement should address three prompts and should be no more than 5 double-spaced pages.
    • Provide a narrative describing your chronological history of all professional teaching and administration experience, as well as academic honors or achievements you have earned.
    • What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your professional role?
    • Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next five years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you.

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 860 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of North Dakota 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.

    About University of North Dakota

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    University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, United States

    University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

    University Profile
    • Start Date 2018-01-09
    • Language English
    • Duration 4 years
    • Credits 30