EdS Curriculum Instruction at University of Virginia

Programme overview

An online, personalised education specialist programme for experienced educators who want to develop leadership in curriculum and instruction. Advisors design each student's programme of study around their professional goals.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development | Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time (30 credits) | Intake: Spring (December 1), Summer (February 1 early / May 15 final), Fall (March 1 early / July 15 final) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Students analyse major professional-practice issues in curriculum and instruction, integrate new knowledge into practice, design platforms for extending educational practice, and build leadership, communication and problem-solving skills across 30 credits.

Career pathways

Teacher leader, curriculum specialist or instructional coach in K-12 schools and districts; leadership roles at community colleges, museums, foundations and other organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applicants (all programmes): application through the school's online system with two to three recommenders, an application fee of $65, and programme-specific materials that often include a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample. Programme deadlines: Spring entry December 1; Summer entry February 1 (early) and May 15 (final); Fall entry March 1 (early) and July 15 (final).

Requirements published at faculty level.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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