Teacher leaders collaborate with school administrators and other teachers to identify and address the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Teacher leaders take on additional roles outside the classroom with the goal of improving student and school performance. Additional certificate options in this program include: Instructional Computer Technology, Literacy Specialist, or Moderate and Severe Disabilities (MSD).
Upon successful completion of program requirements, candidates will be recommended for certification in Teacher Leader Grades P-12 and applicable additional certificate options.
EDU510 Foundations: Becoming a Teacher Leader (3 hours)
EDU527 Advanced Applications of Technology for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU529 Teaching in a Diverse Society: Deepening the Skills for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU545 Curriculum and Assessment for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU557 Planning and Management of Technology in Schools (3 hours)
EDU560 Methods of Teaching Technology Concepts with Practicum (3 hours)
EDU626 Developing Teacher Leadership through Research/Implementation of Capstone Research Project (6 hours)
EDU630 Technology in the Online Classroom (3 hours)
EDU642 Coding for Teachers (3 hours)
EDU510 Foundations: Becoming a Teacher Leader (3 hours)
EDU516 Research-Based Practices in Literacy Instruction P-12 (3 hours)
EDU517 Educational Policy and Theoretical Foundations of Literacy (3 hours)
EDU527 Advanced Applications of Technology for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU529 Teaching in a Diverse Society: Deepening Skills for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU604 Instructional Coaching: Building Teacher Capacity through Mentoring and Collaboration (3 hours)
EDU626 Developing Teacher Leadership Through Research/Implementation of Capstone Research Project (6 hours)
EDU662 Assessing and Facilitating Literacy Development (6 hours)
ENG526 Teaching P-12 Writing Across the Curriculum (3 hours)
ECE600 Introduction to Teaching Students with MSD (3 hours)
ECE602 Curriculum and Instruction for Students with MSD (3 hours)
ECE604 Teaching Individuals with Physical and Multiple Disabilities (3 hours)
ECE606 Transition Services for Students with Disabilities (3 hours)
ECE608 Field Component in MSD (3 hours)
EDU510 Foundations: Becoming a Teacher Leader (3 hours)
EDU527 Advanced Applications of Technology for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU545 Curriculum and Assessment for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU529 Teaching in a Diverse Society: Deepening the Skills for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)
EDU626 Developing Teacher Leadership through Research/Implementation of Capstone Research Project (6 hours)
Tuition: $410/credit hour
Gifted Education tuition: $12,300 (30 hours)
Instructional Computer Technology tuition: $12,300 (30 hours)
Literacy Specialist tuition: $13,530 (33 hours)
Moderate and Severe Disabilities tuition: $13,530 (33 hours)
Fees:
$75 technology fee per course
$100 one-time assessment platform fee
$225 fee for each field placement course
The Master’s Teacher Leader is a 30 to 33 credit hour program depending on the additional certification area. There are no in-person class meetings. Assignments and project implementation can be based on your current or desired employment.