Chaminade University of Honolulu

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction Leadership

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Teach. Lead. Transform.

Great educators don’t just teach—they shape what learning can be. The Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction Leadership (MACIL) prepares you to design meaningful, equitable learning experiences, use data to improve instruction, and lead with intention. Grounded in practical, evidence-based strategies, you’ll build the skills to elevate teaching, coach peers, and support diverse learners—graduating ready to lead with integrity across classrooms, school teams, and district initiatives.

Terms & Deadlines

Accelerated Fall Term Begins: October 5, 2026
Application Deadline: September 4, 2026

Accelerated Winter Term Begins: January 11, 2027
Application Deadline: December 4, 2026

Accelerated Spring Term Begins: April 12, 2027
Application Deadline: March 5, 2027

A program built around you.

The MACIL program fits your schedule and life responsibilities. Take classes online while faculty mentors guide you through a curriculum that connects theory to practice and prepares you to design learning experiences that empower students, teachers, and communities. You’ll be able to apply what you learn immediately in your classroom, school, or district.

100% online

30 total credit hours

Finish in 15 months

10-week terms, four terms per year

K-6 Structured Literacy Graduate Certificate available

Experienced faculty

Program Details

Upon completion of the M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership, students will be able to:

  1. Evaluate, design, and implement effective curricula and instructional strategies grounded in research and reflective practice.
  2. Analyze and interpret educational data to guide equitable and evidence-based decision-making.
  3. Lead and advocate for diverse learners through inclusive, differentiated, and equitable practices.
  4. Collaborate and innovate to build professional capacity and achieve meaningful instructional impact.
  5. Integrate culturally sustaining and place-based pedagogies that embody the Marianist values of community, service, and education for the whole person.

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction Leadership (30 total credit hours)

  • EDUC 790 Issues of Peace, Justice, and Educational Reform
  • EDUC 701 Educational Research and Design
  • EDUC 677 Technology Integration and Digital Learning
  • EDUC 672 Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher Leaders
  • EDUC 678 Assessment for Learning
  • EDUC 675 Curriculum Theory and Design
  • EDUC 674 Differentiation for Diverse Learners
  • EDUC 673 Data-Driven Instructional Leadership
  • EDUC 676 Advanced Instructional Strategies
  • EDUC 774 Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Capstone

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction Leadership AND K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate (30 total credit hours)

  • EDUC 790 Issues of Peace, Justice, and Educational Reform
  • EDUC 701 Educational Research and Design
  • EDUC 655 Foundational Literacy Instruction
  • EDUC 674 Differentiation for Diverse Learners
  • EDUC 657 Effective Writing Instruction
  • EDUC 672 Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher Leaders
  • EDUC 658 Literacy Assessment for Student Growth
  • EDUC 673 Data-Driven Instructional Leadership
  • EDUC 656 Advanced Literacy Strategies
  • EDUC 774 Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Capstone

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Chaminade University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a nationally recognized agency for accreditation of post-secondary institutions in its area of the United States.

General Admission Requirements

  • Completed Chaminade application
  • Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S., or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution*
  • Official college transcripts
  • Current professional resume
  • Two (2) references

*See the Graduate Admissions Requirements website for full details on accreditation requirements

Cost of Attendance

Please visit the Graduate Cost of Attendance webpage for tuition rates and fees.

Additional Resources

K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate

The Certificate in K–6 Structured Literacy is a 15-credit program for educators seeking to strengthen their expertise in teaching reading and writing. Grounded in the science of reading, the program focuses on literacy theory, assessment, and evidence-based instructional strategies for immediate classroom application.

Upon completion and passing the KPEERI exam, you’ll earn a graduate certificate, with a 15-credit pathway into the MACIL program for those who wish to continue.

You also have the opportunity to earn your MACIL and K–6 Structured Literacy Certificate concurrently.

K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate (15 total credit hours)

  • EDUC 655: Foundational Literacy Instruction
  • EDUC 657: Effective Writing Instruction
  • EDUC 658: Literacy Assessment for Student Growth
  • EDUC 656: Advanced Literacy Strategies
  • EDUC 774 Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Capstone

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction Leadership AND K-6 Structured Literacy Certificate (30 total credit hours)

  • EDUC 790 Issues of Peace, Justice, and Educational Reform
  • EDUC 701 Educational Research and Design
  • EDUC 655 Foundational Literacy Instruction
  • EDUC 674 Differentiation for Diverse Learners
  • EDUC 657 Effective Writing Instruction
  • EDUC 672 Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher Leaders
  • EDUC 658 Literacy Assessment for Student Growth
  • EDUC 673 Data-Driven Instructional Leadership
  • EDUC 656 Advanced Literacy Strategies
  • EDUC 774 Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Capstone
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For MACIL program and Certificate questions, please contact Christopher Padesky, PhD, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Leadership at [email protected].

For admissions questions, please contact Admissions at [email protected] or (808) 739-8524.