The Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership is a cohort experience designed to provide candidates with the content knowledge and credentials necessary to lead schools through an integrated lens of leadership effectively. At the conclusion of the program, candidates will possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to effectively lead educational organizations to higher levels of achievement for all students as both teacher leaders and building leaders.
Applicants will be admitted for this program in Fall semesters only and will take two 3-hour courses per semester and the 30-hour sequence will be completed in 5 semesters. Applicants will select one of three sequenced elective concentrations: Coaching for Performance, Leadership in Rural Schools, or Leadership in Urban Schools. After completing the degree and passing the Educational Leadership GACE and Teacher Leadership GACE, candidates will be eligible to add the Tier I Leadership field and Teacher Leadership service field to their educator certificate. All fields including teaching fields will upgrade to a Level 5 (T5, L5 and S5). This program is in accordance with teacher leadership standards and educational leadership
Degree Requirements
To graduate with the M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership degree, you must:
The faculty and staff are here to support and assist you in making your experience individualized and meaningful for a long career. Kennesaw State is the place in Georgia for innovative and supportive teacher training.
Program Format: Online
Number of Credit Hours: 30 Total Hours
Entry Term: Fall, Spring
Time to Complete: Two-year Program
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Classroom or Leadership Path — The M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership provides you with the skills and knowledge to continue within the classroom or change career paths toward an administrative position.
Advocate for Education Resources — Many educational professionals must also learn to advocate for their student's needs. You will have the knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to support your students — at the local, state and, even national levels. — You may apply for up to 9 credit hours from an accredited graduate education.
The Master’s in Teacher Leadership degree is designed to improve your practice as a classroom educator while preparing you for many possible professional futures.
Additionally, if you decide to remain in an instructional role, you may pursue an EDS degree in curriculum & instruction, instructional technology, or many other fields. Other possible professional positions you may hold with the Teacher Leadership degree include:
(If your goal is to become a school administrator, principal, or superintendent, KSU’s Educational Leadership program would be better suited for you.)
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Department of Educational Leadership
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