Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership

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The Teacher Leadership Program prepares educators to lead their colleagues as teachers. Graduates of the program will be able to earn a Service (S) certificate in Teacher Leadership. Coursework includes graduate semester hours in advanced topics such as assessment, professional development, coaching, curriculum, leadership, and data-driven instruction. Candidates also participate in a residency, which provides significant opportunities for candidates to synthesize and apply the knowledge and practice to develop the skills identified in the Georgia Teacher Leadership Standards 1-7 through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in authentic, embedded settings, planned and guided cooperatively by the program provider and school district personnel.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credits Hours: 48+ Total Hours

Entry Terms: Summer

Time to Complete: Two to Three-Year Program

Application Deadlines:

Summer, May 1^st

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Admission Requirements

Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited college or university

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Additional Program Requirements:

Clear renewable Georgia teaching certificate
Employment - Candidates are required to be employed as teachers or administrators in a traditional public school district, a charter school district, a charter school, or an independent school. By PSC regulation, candidates must be referred for admissions by their respective schools/districts, and Kennesaw State University must hold a performance-based partnership with the referring district.
Mentor Form - This program requires that you have a qualified mentor who meets the GaPSC Mentor requirements at each phase in your program. You can find the mentor requirements and form with instructions on the Graduate Admissions website for this program.
Personal Reflections Statement - Can be uploaded into the online application. It should be 1-2 pages and address your professional training and interest, educational beliefs, professional goals, and why you seek to pursue your degree at KSU.
Resume or Professional Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should document your education, years of teaching experience, current school and district, volunteer and service activities in which you have participated, and any leadership involvement. Resume MUST reflect at least THREE years of professional teaching or administrative experience prior to admission consideration.
Interview - An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview.

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Thesis-Focused Research - The knowledge and application of research for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership thesis is a integral component of the doctoral program experience. Your research will prepare you to succeed in a global educational context.

Low Faculty-Student Ratio - Small class sizes and individualized learning means you get the support you need from your instructors. You can benefit from having one-on-one time with faculty members and building long-lasting connections.