The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI) within the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs of study for preservice as well as in-service educators, focused on preparing leaders to serve at all levels of education.

According to U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings, the Neag School's Curriculum and Instruction programs are tied at No. 28 in the nation among specialty programs. In addition, the special education program is tied at No. 13.

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EDCI offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs of study for both pre-service and in-service educators. The primary focus of our faculty is the preparation of leaders to serve all levels of education.

Graduate students in EDCI may pursue a Master of Arts degree in curriculum and instruction; a Doctor of Philosophy in curriculum and instruction; or a Sixth-Year Diploma in professional education. Graduate certificates are also available in certain areas.

EDCI faculty members conduct research reflecting their interests in such areas as language and literacy; math and science education; social studies education and media literacy; bilingual education and biliteracy; and technology and new literacies. They also hold national leadership positions, are recipients of major research grants, serve as consultants to state agencies and public schools, and have received local and national recognition for their teaching and scholarship.