Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership (MED)
Program Overview
100% Online | Flexible Start Dates | Cohort-Based Program
The dual Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership, Tier I is a fully online, cohort-based program designed for educators ready to grow into leadership roles. This program blends theory and practice to develop effective leaders who achieve instructional improvement and school-wide success.
Upon completion of the program and all required state certification exams, graduates will earn Teacher Leadership (T5 and S5) and Tier I Educational Leadership (L5) certifications, credentials that qualify educators for leadership roles, along with all the promotion and pay opportunities that come with them in your district.
Career Paths Include:
- Academic Coach, Instructional Coach, or Department Chair
- Assistant Principal or district-level positions that do not supervise principals
The program emphasizes leadership through collaboration and student-centered decision-making. Candidates will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to drive positive change and improve student outcomes.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDTL 6000 | Teacher Leadership Program Orientation | 0 |
| EDTL 6156 | Developing Teacher Leaders | 3 |
| EDTL 6157 | Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDTL 6160 | Adult Learning Theories and Strategies | 3 |
| EDUL 6128 | Instructional Strategies for Student Success | 3 |
| EDUL 6129 | Supervision of the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUL 6138 | Continuous Improvement in Schools | 3 |
| EDUL 6165 | The Principalship | 3 |
| EDUL 6185 | School Law and Ethics | 3 |
| EDUL 6227 | Obtaining and Using Resources Wisely | 3 |
| EDTL 6601 | Teacher Leadership Internship | 1 |
| EDUL 6692 | Internship for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDUL 6693 | Internship for School Leaders | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |