Dr. Curtis Lewis
Assistant Professor and MATC Program Director
Curtis Lewis is an assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education. He specializes in the philosophy and implementation of restorative practices and culturally sustaining pedagogy in K-12 schools. His research and experience focuses on strategies for recruiting, engaging and retaining Black male educators in K-12 schools, and the inequities within those schools that are preventing students of color from attaining success and a liberatory educational experience.
Furthermore, he specializes in K-8 mathematics teaching and learning, school leadership development, dismantling school structures and practices that devalue student voices and obstruct schools’ ability to engage in liberatory educational practices.
He is a recipient of the Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence award for his work around the State of Michigan and beyond.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC) program is a fully online graduate program for both beginning and experienced teachers in schools across the United States and around the world. You can design a unique program of study aligned with your interests and goals. If you are a full-time practicing teacher, you will enjoy the opportunity to complete course assignments with the flexibility that comes with enrollment in a fully online asynchronous program. MATC courses are taught by instructors, including award-winning faculty in the Department of Teacher Education, who provide innovative learning experiences for students that embrace the possibilities of online learning. If you completed the College of Education's teaching internship, you may utilize 9 of the credits earned through the internship to complete the MATC degree.
Program Highlights
#1 in Curriculum & Instruction— U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Program Outcomes
MATC students choose to focus their studies in:
- Educational Technology
- Educational Psychology
- K-12 Educational Administration
- Literacy and Language Instruction
- Socio-cultural Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
- Science and Mathematics Education
- English Language Learner (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students may further focus their studies by earning a specialization in Literacy and Language or K-12 ESL. The Language and Literacy specialization includes an option to seek a Reading Endorsement or Reading Specialist Endorsement. The K-12 ESL specialization leads to eligibility for a K-12 level endorsement in ESL and is a 32-credit option due to a second 2-credit ESL practicum required for the endorsement.
Career Outlook
In addition to earning a Master's degree, MATC students who complete the program are positioned to meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements for professional development, maintain provisional certification, and apply for the MDE Professional Certificate. MATC program graduates may pursue their scholarly interests further by applying to the MSU Department of Teacher Education's Ph.D. program in Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education.
Career Pathways and Potential Earnings
Graduates of Teaching and Curriculum can expect job titles and median salaries similar to the following:
Career Pathways and Potential Earnings for Teaching and Curriculum Students
Target Occupation
National Median Salary (USD)
Instructional Coordinators
$74,714
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A Top-Ranked Education
- 29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
- #22 in Best Education Schools— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #13 in Best Online Master's in Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #1 in Online Graduate Programs for Educational Administration and Supervision— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #3 in Online Graduate Programs for Curriculum and Instruction— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #3 in Online Graduate Programs for Special Education— U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #7 in Online Graduate Programs for Educational/Instructional Media Design — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #1 in Graduate Programs for Elementary Teacher Education — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #1 in Graduate Programs for Secondary Teacher Education — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$933
$933
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the "Estimate Your Cost of Attendance" page.