Overview
The MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction at Sacramento
State empowers educators to deepen their understanding of
teaching and learning while building real-world, research-based
expertise. The program provides an opportunity for educators to
develop and enhance expertise in a particular field of interest
related to PreK-elementary, middle school, secondary, and higher
education. Each course is designed to produce an ideal blend of
theory, research, and practice in diverse educational settings.
The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) program is designed for
busy professionals and is offered 100% online1.
Program coursework will explore critical intellectual questions
of contemporary education that are not only of interest to our
teacher-leaders but also to children and families in their
communities.
Applications are currently closed. Be on the lookout in the
future for applications to re-open.
“My professors are accessible and eager to support my work, and
I appreciate that every assignment has a purpose.”
– Deepti Reim, student
Benefits
- 100% online format, with classes designed to fit your busy
schedule
- One-year program with fall, spring and summer semesters
- Potential to advance your career and transform your practice
- Gain skills in action research and expand your professional
horizon
- Earn your master’s degree and diploma from Sacramento State
Audience
The C&I program is ideal for current and aspiring educational
leaders eager to design innovative curriculum, elevate
instructional practices, and drive meaningful change in diverse
learning environments.
Admission as a classified graduate student requires:
- A baccalaureate degree;
- A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units;
- Proficiency in written English composition as demonstrated by
either passing the Sacramento State Writing Placement for Juniors
exam or equivalent, or enrolling in ENGL 109W and
passing with a grade of C or better;
- Be a practicing teacher (TK-university) at the start of the
program and have regular access to a classroom of students in
order to engage in research; and
- An interview with a program administrator/faculty team may be
required.
All students in the program must have access to a classroom
setting in order to complete program requirements. If you
are not a current teacher, please connect with the program staff
prior to applying in order to determine how you
may be able to meet this requirement.
Structure
This program is offered in a condensed format of fall, spring,
and summer semesters in an online format. The program can be
completed in one year if 6 units from BTSA/Induction and/or
other approved electives are transferred.
Each course produces an ideal blend of theory, research, and
practical application in your own classroom (or in
a pre-approved educational setting), helping you:
- Conduct action research that informs your
practice.
- Develop skills in curriculum design and
instructional strategy.
- Apply data-informed cycles of continuous
improvement.
- Collaborate in modern, inclusive, and reflective educational
settings.
*Please note that it is essential that students in the program
have access to a classroom setting during the fall and spring
semesters.
While fully online, courses are approximately 25%
synchronous (in real time) and 75%
asynchronous (on your own schedule within a given
time frame).
Fees
The program cost is $565 per unit or $1,695 per course. The
total program cost is $13,560 (for 24 units). However, if
you don’t have six transferable units from BTSA/Induction
and/or other approved electives, you will need to take
two additional electives (6 units), which would be an
additional $3,390. You can pay for each course as you
enroll.
Application fees include the $70 non-refundable university
application fee paid online through CSU Apply and a $50
departmental fee, which is paid upon formal admission to the
program. Admitted students will be given instructions on how to
pay the $50 departmental fee.
