Master in Curriculum and Instruction (Master's)

For Master in Curriculum and Instruction (Master's), applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, while tuition is King’s College offers a direct billing partnership with participating school districts; educators may register for courses without upfront tuition or fees, with districts billed after successful course completion..

Students develop curricula and instructional strategies through online coursework and practical projects focused on classroom application. They engage in field experiences, capstone projects, and research tailored to their chosen concentration. The programme supports educators in advancing their teaching practice and leadership roles. It includes pathways to state certifications and endorsements in specific areas.

Focus areas include English as a Second Language, Excellence in Teaching, Instructional Leadership, School Leadership, Specialized Education, STEM Education.

The programme requires 30 credits of coursework, including core courses, concentration-specific classes, and a capstone project. Each concentration includes a set of required courses and may offer certification options beyond the degree.

Graduates work as certified teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, or specialists in inclusive and subject-specific education settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and demonstrate content-area expertise, typically through relevant undergraduate coursework. Those seeking certification must already have a Pennsylvania teaching certification.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Online, part-time, with some in-person components during summer terms; typically completed in 14 to 24 months. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.

King’s College has 1,945 undergraduate and graduate students, with 60% living on campus. Student life includes more than 40 clubs and organizations, 28 NCAA Division III teams, nine intramural and club sports, theatre, choir, and art exhibitions. Students also complete more than 100,000 annual hours of service, with three annual SERVE trips in the United States and abroad. The college welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, King’s combines Catholic education with more than 70 academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options. Programs span business, accounting, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, athletic training, genetic counseling, and other fields. Classes average 15 students in major programs and 22 in the CORE curriculum. The full-time faculty-to-student ratio is 13:1, 92% of faculty have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and 61% hold tenure.

The campus has seven residential facilities, four on-campus restaurants, the George P. Maffei II Theatre, and the Widmann Art Gallery. Wilkes-Barre is a small city with restaurants, arts and sports venues, parks, trails, and slopes, with access to Philadelphia and Trenton in about two hours and New York City and Baltimore in about three. King’s offers study-abroad programs in 40 countries. International applicants should review the application requirements for their applicant category, including transcript submission and available testing options.