May 11, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Curriculum and Teaching, MEd (online)


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The Master of Education Program in Curriculum and Teaching reflects teaching and learning in the 21st Century and is designed to enhance curricular innovation and teaching practices necessary for master teachers. Coursework, field-based experiences, and a final project or thesis are designed to develop and extend abilities to facilitate learning for students.  The required twelve credit hours of electives offers choice in selecting a certificate or endorsement program from a menu of contemporary offerings or designing one’s own curricular focus.  This choice equips candidates with research and skills applicable to today’s classrooms. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the Curriculum and Teaching program are expected to be able to:

  • Assess and support multiple perspectives regarding issues and trends in curriculum and instruction.
  • Compile related research and adapt best practices in the classroom.
  • Perform teaching that integrates theory with practice in the classroom.
  • Adapt and initiate current technology in the classroom.

Admission Requirements

Documents required:

  • Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the appropriate PRAXIS II, or Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) test. Test score waived for Masters.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements


Electives (12 credits)


Student may choose from graduate -level endorsement and certificate courses or elective courses of their choice. 

Minimum Total Credits (33 credits)


Additional Requirements


  • Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students.  Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements. 
  • Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
  • Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
  • Minimum of  24 credits must be earned at BGSU
  • All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.

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