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    Education - Seattle (MEd - Curriculum & Instruction)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF EDUCATION (CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION)
    CIP Code: 13.0301
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Students who are admitted to the Instructional Leadership option may request summer enrollment if admitted to this option.

    Contact Information

    Office of Student and Academic Services
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-7834
    edinfo@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
    • Resume/Vita
    • 2 letters of recommendation
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Unofficial Transcripts
    Applicants will choose one area of interest once in the application from Culturally Sustaining Education, Instructional Leadership, Language, Literacy and Culture, or Science.

    More information about application requirements can be found here.

    Curriculum and Instruction programs do not lead to certification. For certification options, please see the Teacher Education page.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    To apply to the Curriculum and Instruction program, you will choose one content specialization interest area. Culturally Sustaining Education, Instructional Leadership, Language, Literacy and Culture, or Science.

    More information about the content options can be found here.
    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 06/30/2026

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 06/30/2026

    Autumn 2027 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
    Deadline Date:

    Autumn 2027 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2026
    Deadline Date:

    Application Materials


    2 Recommendation(s)
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose