Master of Education and Add-On License
in Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision
The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a Master of Education and Add-on License in
Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision (CIS) that can be completed entirely online. The
programs provide advanced study to prepare effective school and district level curriculum and
instructional leaders. CIS is appropriate for classroom teachers, building administrators, teacher
educators, and other personnel who play a role in the professional development of others.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision program will be qualified for a variety
of positions, including Curriculum Specialist, Reading or Math Specialist, and Title I Specialist.
Others accept district leadership roles around professional development of teachers, curriculum
development, or instructional leadership.
UNCW Application Information
Prospective students must meet criteria for admission to the UNCW Graduate School and apply
through the normal application process. Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision has rolling
admissions, allowing you to start at any point in the academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer I,
Summer II). Applicants for the Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision Add-on Licensure will
complete an application for non-degree status.
Application Deadlines: http://www.uncw.edu/gradschool/admissions/deadlines.html
Graduate School Information: http://uncw.edu/gradschool/
Graduate School Application: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uncw-grad
Non-Degree Status Information: http://www.uncw.edu/grad_info/index.htm
Master of Education in
Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Preferred three years of teaching experience
Application Requirements
Copy of official transcripts from all institutions
attended (undergraduate and graduate).
A statement of purpose delineating
professional background, future goals, and
how obtaining the degree helps in meeting
those stated goals.
Three recommendations from individuals in
professionally relevant fields, addressing the
applicant's academic skills and/or potential for
successful graduate study.
Official scores on the MAT or GRE; scores
more than five years old will not be accepted,
(UNCW institution code is 5907).
Add-On Licensure in
Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision
Eligibility
Master’s degree from an accredited university
Preferred three years of teaching experience
A current North Carolina educator’s license
Application Requirements
Copy of official transcripts from all institutions
attended (undergraduate and graduate).
A statement of purpose delineating
professional background, future goals, and
how obtaining the degree helps in meeting
those stated goals.
Three recommendations from individuals in
professionally relevant fields, addressing the
applicant's academic skills and/or potential for
successful graduate study.
Contact Information • Program Coordinator: Dr. Amy Garrett Dikkers at cis@uncw.edu or
(910) 962-2915
This program sheet is a guide and does not serve as an official tracking sheet. Degree requirements are subject to change in
accordance with the UNCW undergraduate/graduate catalogue located at www.uncw.edu/catalogue.
Master of Education in Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision
Core Courses (18 credit hours)
Curriculum and Instruction Sequence (6 credit hours)
Course
EDL 530
EDL 574
Title
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Action Research in Curriculum and Instruction
Hours
3
3
Comments
Hours
3
3
Comments
Hours
3
3
Comments
Supervision Sequence (6 credit hours)
Course
EDL 567
EDL 578
Title
Learning-Centered Supervision
Practicum in Learning-Centered Supervision
Research and Evaluation (6 credit hours)
Course
EDL 523
EDL 568
Course
EDL 512
EDL 513
EDL 514
EDL 566
EDL 575
EDL 579
EDL 583
Course
EDL 598
EDL 599
Title
Research in Education
Educational Program Design and Evaluation
Possible Electives (12 credit hours)*
Title
Hours
Legal Issues and Policy as a Systemic Process
3
Organizational Theory & Leadership
3
School Improvement, Innovation and Change
3
Supervision & Teacher Evaluation
3
Social Justice Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
3
Connecting Schools, Families, and Communities
3
Global Perspectives on Curriculum and Supervision
3
Thesis (6 credit hours)
Title
Hours
Thesis I
3
Thesis II
3
Comments
Comments
*Electives in Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision are chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Electives from other graduate programs in the Watson School of Education or UNCW may be chosen. Up
to 6 credit hours may be transferred in from previous graduate work. National Board Certification is
equivalent to 3 elective credit hours.
This program sheet is a guide and does not serve as an official tracking sheet. Degree requirements are subject to change in
accordance with the UNCW undergraduate/graduate catalogue located at www.uncw.edu/catalogue.
Add-on Licensure in Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision
Core Courses (12 Credit hours)
Curriculum and Instruction Sequence (6 credit hours)
Course
EDL 530
EDL 574
Title
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Action Research in Curriculum and Instruction
Hours
3
3
Comments
Title
Hours
Learning-Centered Supervision
3
Practicum in Learning-Centered Supervision
3
Possible Electives (6 credit hours)*
Title
Hours
Legal Issues and Policy as a Systemic Process
3
Organizational Theory & Leadership
3
School Improvement, Innovation and Change
3
Supervision & Teacher Evaluation
3
Social Justice Issues in Curriculum and Instruction
3
Connecting Schools, Families, and Communities
3
Global Perspectives on Curriculum and Supervision
3
Comments
Supervision Sequence (6 credit hours)
Course
EDL 567
EDL 578
Course
EDL 512
EDL 513
EDL 514
EDL 566
EDL 575
EDL 579
EDL 583
Comments
*Electives in Curriculum/Instruction and Supervision are chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Electives from other graduate programs in the Watson School of Education or UNCW may be chosen. Up
to 6 credit hours may be transferred in from previous graduate work. National Board Certification is
equivalent to 3 elective credit hours.
This program sheet is a guide and does not serve as an official tracking sheet. Degree requirements are subject to change in
accordance with the UNCW undergraduate/graduate catalogue located at www.uncw.edu/catalogue.