M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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TUITION FEES
USD 529 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
* in-state tuition fee | $1,251: out-of-state tuition fee. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
This program prepares licensed educators to advance their profession by helping them to be instructional leaders, teacher mentors and coaches, and policy experts. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in their schools and professional associations.
The mission of the teacher leadership program in the College of Education is to advance the teaching profession with education professionals who have a deep understanding and application of leadership in instruction, mentoring/coaching, policy, advocacy, and professional associations.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Education with a concentration in Teacher Leadership is designed to provide school-related professionals with opportunities to advance their knowledge and skills in the application of leadership within the classroom, school, community, and beyond. Aligned with national competencies for teacher leadership, the program prepares professionals for sound problem-solving, effective communication, skillful collaboration, and the application of critical leadership attributes.
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Curriculum
M.Ed. Core Requirements: 15 Credit Hours
Required for the M.Ed.
- EDUC 625. Evaluation in Education
- EDUC 630. Inquiry in Education
- EDUC 641. Learning Theories and Practice
- EDUC 642. Curriculum Theory and Issues
- LTLE 695. Applied Research
Concentration Courses:15 Credit Hours
- TCLD 640. Management and Problem-Solving in Schools
- TCLD 650. Leadership and Communication Skills in Schools
- TCLD 660. Collaborating, Teaming, and Leading in Schools
- TCLD 670. Leading Curriculum Revision and Implementation
- Choose one of the following courses:
- ADSU 640. The Fundamentals of Educational Administration
- ADSU 642. Leadership for School-Community Relations
Program Outcome
- To prepare school-related professionals with knowledge, skills, and dispositions in teacher leadership, aligned with national competencies.
- To strengthen the pipeline of educators in the Commonwealth that increases recruitment and retention.
- To fulfill the needs of the Commonwealth’s goals to develop educators who can apply leadership strategies while remaining in teaching positions.
English Language Requirements
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