Master of Education (MEd)
The College of Idaho’s Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, which offers concentrations in Bilingual Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), prepares already-certified teachers to effectively educate culturally and linguistically diverse students in a variety of classroom contexts. It also affords a pathway to secure an endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL) and in Bilingual Education.
Admission Requirements
The Master of Education (MEd) program is designed for already-certified teachers who are seeking to advance their career. Persons eligible to matriculate in this program must complete the Master of Education Application, which includes:
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Requirement to upload the following:
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Transcript(s) from all institutions of higher education attended;
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An essay describing beliefs about teaching/learning and reasons for wishing to enroll in the MEd program;
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The email addresses of two individuals – whether from a principal with whom you have worked, a college professor or a colleague – who will complete a recommendation form (sent directly by the College to your references) and who can speak to the ability to be successful in a graduate program and effectiveness as a teacher; and
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Evidence supporting a 3.0 or higher GPA in the most recent 30 credits.
Application Deadlines
The College of Idaho’s Master of Education (MEd) program begins in the spring term and its application deadline is January 15, 2024.
Year 1
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Term Dates
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| Spring 2024 |
02/05/24 - 05/24/24 |
| Summer 2024 |
05/28/24 - 07/26/24 |
| Fall 2024 |
08/21/24 - 12/13/24 |
Year 2
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Term Dates
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Spring 2025
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02/03/25 - 05/23/25 |
| Summer 2025 |
05/26/25 - 07/25/25 |
Selection of Applicants
Applicants for the next start date are reviewed on an ongoing basis by the Education Admission Committee. The committee reserves the right to accept, reject, or defer an application. Applicants receiving a letter of acceptance are granted a specific time period to notify the program of their intention to enroll.
Graduation Requirements
To earn an MEd degree at The College of Idaho, a candidate must complete all prescribed courses; and pass all courses with a grade of B or better.
Graduates of the program are required to complete a thesis approved by a thesis committee and the department chair. Candidates must be continually enrolled while completing the program. If all coursework has been completed except the thesis, the candidate must enroll in Thesis Completion (EDU-681) each term until the thesis has been accepted by the thesis committee and the chair of the graduate program. The responsibility rests with candidates to see that their program of study satisfies all of the requirements.
Grading
The MEd program adheres to the College grading scale. Students who wish to file an academic appeal concerning a course grade should review the Grade Change Policy.