Teacher Leadership—Master of Arts

Degree: Master of Arts

Website: Teacher Leadership

College/School: School of Professional Studies

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Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership program is designed for PK-12 teachers who want to continue in the classroom while assuming leadership roles in their school and community. This program focuses on the “teacher as a leader” and empowers experienced master teachers to effect change and improve student learning. The concentration is appropriate for teachers who wish to advance their current work as teachers or assume master teacher roles as department heads, team leaders, curriculum leaders, instructional coaches, or informal teacher leaders. 

Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership Degree Plan

To fulfill the requirements for the Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership, the student must complete 36 semester hours of graduate coursework.

Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership Core Courses

ADED 6381/ADED 7381Adult Learning and Development

3

ADED 6388/ADED 7388Effective Teams and Groups

3

EDUC 6301Introduction to Educational Research

3

EDUC 6305/EDUC 7305Multicultural Concepts in Education

3

EDUC 6306/EDUC 7306Philosophical Foundations in Education

3

EDUC 6333/EDUC 7333Action Research

3

EDUC 6343Curriculum Leadership

3

EDUC 6346/EDUC 7346Organizational Theory and Development

3

EDUC 6353Supporting Teachers and Teaching

3

EDUC 63CS2Capstone and Teacher Leadership

3

Total Credit Hours:27

Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership Electives

Six hours of electives may be taken as subject area courses.

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 36