Program Overview

Grand Valley State University's Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instruction and Curriculum features programs in emphasis areas of early childhood education, educational differentiation, elementary education, and secondary level education.

Why Study Instruction and Curriculum at Grand Valley?

• Career-oriented. The program opens up a number of career opportunities for professional renewal and development of educators.
• Service. The College of Education Student Information and Services Center provides centralized services for advising, field placement, and certification.
• Flexible. Evening, weekend, and summer classes make it easier for teachers and administrators to plan their schedules. Some classes are offered online.

Helpful Links

• Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• The Graduate School
• Education, General Programs
• Education, Middle/Secondary Teaching Programs
• Education, Elementary to Middle Teaching Programs

For More Information

College of Education

gvsu.edu/grad/instruction
401 W. Fulton St, Building C
coeserve@gvsu.edu
(616) 331-6650

Graduate Admissions Office

gvsu.edu/gradapply

Application Deadline

Deadline for fall semester is May 15; winter deadline is September 15; spring/summer deadline is February 15. Early application is strongly encouraged, those received after the deadline will be considered for the next cycle. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to Grand Valley State University. Please visit gvsu.edu/gradapply/.

Location & Format

Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Format: Face To Face

Coursework

All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours.

Career Options

• P-12 teaching
• Childcare and early childhood supervision
• School administration
• College level professional and administrative positions

Aside from the M.Ed. degree, other education programs are available. Visit gvsu.edu/coe/grad for details.