Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

Advance Your Practice. Influence Your School.

The Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction (MSCI) at Black Hills State University is designed to advance the expertise of practicing educators and prepare them for leadership within schools and beyond. The program deepens your knowledge of curriculum design, instructional strategies, assessment, and data-informed decision-making.

Coursework connects research to real-world practice, allowing you to immediately apply new learning in your classroom or school setting. In the culminating experience, you will complete an action research project focused on a meaningful instructional question, using data to inform your practice and positively impact your educational community.

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Why Choose the BHSU M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction?

The BHSU Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction (MSCI) is designed for educators throughout South Dakota and beyond who are ready to expand their instructional expertise and grow as leaders. Whether you want to strengthen your curriculum design skills, enhance instructional effectiveness, or increase your impact within your school, our program offers:

Fully Online Format: 100% online coursework designed for practicing educators—advance your degree without stepping away from your career.

Flexible Program Length: Complete the degree in approximately two years or progress at a pace that fits your professional and personal schedule.

Start Dates: Fall, Spring, or Summer entry options to align with your goals.

Affordable Tuition: Competitive graduate tuition structured to support working educators.

Designed for Educators: Practical, research-based coursework you can immediately apply in your classroom or school setting.

Personalized Learning: Small class sizes and meaningful faculty mentorship that support your professional growth.

No GRE Required

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Careers & Outcomes

An M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction often leads to:

  • Enhanced instruction in K-12 classrooms
  • Greater leadership opportunities within schools and districts, including curriculum and instructional specialists
  • Preparation for doctoral study (Ed.D. or Ph.D.)
  • Potential salary lane advancement for teachers

 

Contact Information

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Dr. Jarrett Moore

Dean, College of Education; Director, Academic Affairs

Jarrett.D.Moore@BHSU.edu

605.642.6551

Jonas 226

Box #Unit 9004

Military-Friendly Option

Black Hills State University is proud to support our military service members and civilians continuing their education and is a low-cost leader for servicemembers taking face-to-face classes in the region or online.  Active duty servicemembers, Department of Defense civilians working at Ellsworth Air Force Base (EAFB), and dependents of active duty servicemembers stationed at EAFB can take advantage of special tuition rates of $250/credit hour for undergraduate classes and $300/credit hour for graduate classes.  These rates are applicable whether students are taking classes online, in Spearfish, or in Rapid City.  For more information about military pricing options and services, contact Greg Krajewski at Greg.Krajewski@bhsu.edu.

Admission Requirements

  • Online graduate studies application
  • Official transcripts documenting a Bachelor’s degree in education

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