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MA, Education, Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) degree is designed to advance the professional learning and development for practicing educators. While this degree focuses on the K-12 education landscape in particular, we accept students who identify as educators and work outside of the K-12 systems as well. Students take 4 required core courses, a selection of courses in their elective or cognate interest, and complete a culminating activity, selected from three options. This degree requires completion of a minimum of 30 credits. The MA in Education, Curriculum and Instruction does not lead to initial teacher certification nor does it require certification for admission.

Official Degree Name: Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Degree Type: Master of Arts

What can I do with this degree?

The Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction is designed to improve instructional, curricular and leadership skills among practicing educators. Graduates of the program will be able to adapt research based techniques to meet the requirements of their professional situations and be able to assess and reflect on the efficacy of their efforts.

Degree Requirements and Advising Resources

Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office and have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.

A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admission Regulations). Admission to the program is based on:

  1. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
  2. A one to two page letter of application detailing the applicant’s motivation for pursuing a graduate degree in education, their academic goals for their graduate studies, and their professional goals.
  3. Two letters of recommendation.

Costs and Scholarships

Boise State provides an affordable, quality education to improve your future. Scholarship opportunities are available for residents and nonresidents, making it even more affordable to attain a quality education.

The College of Education also offers a range of scholarship opportunities. 

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Graduate Forms and Guidelines

Graduate Forms and Guidelines

Graduate Student Success Center

Graduate Student Success Center