Our Department
The UW–Madison Department of Curriculum and Instruction is one of the premier graduate programs in the nation devoted to understanding and advancing the complex world of teaching, learning, curriculum, and policy. We develop mission-driven teachers and researchers who think critically about their subject areas — and in doing so, we strive to impact the world beyond the classroom.
Reinforced by world-class research and renowned faculty, our program is consistently recognized as one of the very best of its kind. Our pursuits combine real-world experience in schools with cross-disciplinary expertise, innovation, and a drive to transform classrooms into thriving, engaged communities.
A Tradition of Excellence
We’ve been ranked among the top graduate programs in the nation every year since 2001 by U.S. News & World Report.
94% First-Year Job Placement
With a 94 percent first-year job-placement rate for classroom teachers, our students leave UW–Madison prepared for what’s next in their professional careers.
Diverse Research
Our faculty’s diverse research areas include curriculum studies; global studies; design, informal, and creative education; disciplinary studies; languages, literacies, and multicultural education; teacher education; and childhood studies.
Meet our students
“I majored in design in South Korea and chose to come to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to learn how to enhance current curriculum visually. It was my only option since I knew UW–Madison had one of the best programs in the U.S.”
– Somi Hwang, Curriculum and Instruction M.S.: Research student
News
- Alums Klebesadel, Neumann to exhibit ‘The flowers are burning … oceans a rising’
- Analysis of UW System Hmong undergrads find low and declining enrollments
- State Journal features Poler’s efforts to bring First Nations perspectives to campus
- Bach-Hanson appears on WPR’s ‘The Morning Show’ to discuss rural higher education
- Go London puts spotlight on work of UW-Madison’s Abdu’Allah
COVID-19 Notice
All campus events are canceled beginning 5 p.m., Friday, March 13, through at least April 10, with limited exceptions to be granted by deans or vice chancellors.
Events
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