M. A. in Curriculum and Instruction Admission

Admission to M.A. Curriculum and Instruction Program

Admission to the master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction program is selective. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of previous academic performance, personal and professional accomplishments and goals, and strength of professional disposition qualities. Each applicant is carefully evaluated for his or her ability to contribute to the program. A strong desire to complete graduate-level work in a Christ-centered, biblically based community is important.

Application Deadlines

You can enter the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program at multiple points in the academic year. You should complete the admission process as early as possible so you will have adequate time to work with an advisor and qualify for financial aid.

Admission Requirements

• Complete the graduate admission application online.
• Provide your enrollment counselor with a copy of your state-issued driver's license or a state-issued identification card. This ID must include your photo and be within the expiration date. If you are an international student, contact your enrollment counselor.
• Submit an official transcript that reflects a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with an undergraduate grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 will be admitted on a conditional admit (CAD) basis for the first semester. CAD students must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in their first nine (9) credits to remain in the program.
• Complete an admission interview with CCU's M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction program personnel.

Additional Requirements for Alternative Licensure Emphasis

• Candidates must apply to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). The CDE determines the areas in which a candidate is qualified to teach.
• After a candidate's application has been approved by the CDE, the candidate must secure a teaching position in a public or accredited private school.

State Exclusions for Online Students

Colorado Christian University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be in compliance with state laws regarding where we can offer distance and/or online education. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with some exceptions for specific academic programs.