Major: Curriculum and Instruction

College of Education

Degree: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Specialization:  (without certification) Art, English, French, German, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Music, Social Science. 

Research Areas: Multicultural Education, Global Education, Arts Integration, Teacher Professional
Development, Literacy Education, Critical Literacy, Family Literacy, Immigrant Education, TESOL/Bilingual Education, Social Science Education, Early Childhood Education, Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology, Mathematics Education, Science/Stem Education, Environment Education.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.25
• Two (2) letters of recommendation that address applicant’s academic skill and scholarly potential
• Personal statement describing applicant’s research interests vis-à-vis applicant’s professional trajectory and anticipated benefit of a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate GPA of 3.25
• Two (2) letters of recommendation that address applicant’s academic skills and scholarly potential
• Personal statement describing applicant’s research interests vis-à-visa applicant’s professional trajectory and anticipated benefit of a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110

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Contact/Information

Dilys Schoorman, Ph.D.
College of Education Building, Room 467 Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.6594
(E) dschoorm@fau.edu
(W)fau.edu/education/academicdepartments/curriculum-instruction

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1

International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: July 15
Summer: January 15