Major: Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education
Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
*Online Option Available*
Specialization: (without certification) Art, English, French, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Social Science, Early Childhood Education, ESOL Education, Multicultural Education.
Research Areas: Multicultural Teacher Education, Arts Integration, Teacher Professional Development, Literacy Education, Critical Literacy, Family Literacy, Immigrant Education, Curriculum Policy and Assessment.
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
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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 cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Evidence of professional certification or temporary certification, where
applicable - Personal statement specifying area of concentration (if known), reason for applying to the program and professional goals
- Resume
- Two (2) letters of recommendation that highlight the candidate’s academic potential from a previous professor, employer or colleague
International Students
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
- Personal statement specifying area of concentration (if known), reason for applying
to the program and professional goals - Resume
- Two (2) letters of recommendation that highlight the candidate’s academic potential
from a previous professor, employer or colleague - 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
Contact/Information
Michelle Vaughan, Ed.D.
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education Building (ED-47), Room 495
Boca Raton Campus Map
(E) mvaugha3@fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/education/
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1
International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: July 15
Summer: January 15