Curriculum & Instruction
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction prepares professional educators for transformative leadership in research-based teaching practice and student learning. Graduates shape the future through research and practice, addressing complex issues with innovation and creativity.
Areas of Study
Baylor offers certification and study options at bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral levels for students interested in elementary-age education for early childhood through sixth-grade learners.
Baylor’s programs in middle and secondary education offer certification and degrees with several specialization options, including English, math, science, social studies, or qualitative research.
Baylor’s joint master’s programs with Truett Seminary equip leaders interested in educational efforts in churches or private schools and those interested in curriculum development for those venues.
The informal education minor, coordinating with Baylor’s Department of Museum Studies, prepares educators for roles outside of traditional classrooms at institutions such as museums, zoos, or other cultural sites.