MEd Curriculum Instruction (Online) at University of Virginia

Programme overview

A 100% online, asynchronous master's programme for educators who want to develop more effective curriculum and instruction. It is not an approved Virginia initial licensure programme, although some endorsement and alternate-route options can be pursued.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development | Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education | Duration: 1 year full time or 2-3 years part time | Intake: Spring (December 1), Summer (February 1 early / May 15 final), Fall (March 1 early / July 15 final) | Study mode: online | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Core requirements in four pillars (curriculum, instruction, assessment, diversity) plus an area of emphasis: Educational Innovation, Educational Technology, English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, Literacy, Professional Studies, or Social and Emotional Learning; a Customized Coursework option allows four courses from across the emphases.

Career pathways

Educator in preK-12 settings, community colleges, nonprofits, museums and government agencies; curriculum developer.

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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 notification) and May 15 (final); Fall entry March 1 (early notification) 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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