Master of Science in Teaching and Leadership
Admission Requirements
- Complete the School of Graduate Studies online application.
- Submit the application fee.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation that address the academic and professional qualities that support you for graduate work. These 3 letters should come from: a) a current education supervisor or administrator; b) a professional colleague or university professor that has knowledge of your work/work ethic; and c) a person of your choosing that can speak to your readiness for graduate work and potential for success.
- Send official transcripts from each institution attended to the School of Graduate Studies.
- Submit a response to all 4 of the Statement of Goals and Objectives questions.
Statement of Goals and Objectives
As part of the application process, the applicant must respond to the following questions: (suggested length = no more than 500 words per question response)
- Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next five years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you.
- What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your [current and/or future] professional role?
- What have you already done professionally or personally of which you are proud? Please include a chronological history of all professional teaching or administration experiences, as well as academic honors or achievements you have earned.
- Review the specializations available to students in the MSTL program. Which of these are you interested in and explain why this specialization area aligns with your personal/professional goals identified in question 1.
Degree Requirements
The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university
- A minimum of 30 credits
- A maximum of one-fourth of the credit hours may be transferred from another institution, depending on the courses and grades, with director approval
- A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00)
- Maintenance of at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA for all MSTL classes
- Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- Successful completion of the program’s Exit Interview and/or Exit Survey
Core Requirements (14 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| EDL 512 | Leading K-12 Classroom Assessment and Grading | 3 |
| EDL 513 | Leading K-12 Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| T&L 532 | Leading K-12 Educator Learning | 3 |
| T&L 569 | Action Research | 3 |
| or | ||
| T&L 579 | Inquiry into Professional Practice | 3 |
| EDL 997 | Independent Study | 2 |
| or | ||
| T&L 997 | Independent Study | 2 |
Specialization Area Coursework (16 credits)
Choose one Specialization. The Specializations include the following: Principalship, Elementary Education, Instructional Coaching, Middle/Secondary Education, STEM Education, Behavioral Supports in Education, or Generalist.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Principalship Specialization - Requires up to three years of teaching experience (16 credits) | ||
| EDL 501 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| EDL 514 | Supervision and Staff Development | 3 |
| EDL 519 | Principalship | 3 |
| EDL 593 | Internship in Educational Leadership | 4 |
| EFR 506 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Elementary Education Specialization (16 credits) | ||
| T&L 518 | Curriculum and Methods for Teaching STEM | 3 |
| T&L 519 | Social Studies in the Elementary School | 3 |
| T&L 522 | Mathematics in the Elementary School | 3 |
| T&L 530 | Foundations of Reading Instruction | 3 |
| T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 3 |
| T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
| Instructional Coaching Specialization (16 credits) | ||
| T&L 563 | K-12 Classroom Based Coaching Practices | 3 |
| T&L 564 | Designing Professional Development for K-12 Educators | 3 |
| T&L 565 | K-12 Instructional Coaching Clinical | 3 |
| T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
| EDL 501 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| EFR 506 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Middle/Secondary Education Specialization (16 credits) | ||
| EFR 500 | Introduction to the Foundations of Education | 3 |
| T&L 542 | Models of Teaching | 3 |
| T&L 577 | Assessment of Learning (Content Area Elective) | 3 |
| T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 3 |
| T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
| Select any three credit content area elective | 3 | |
| STEM Education Specialization (16 credits) | ||
| T&L 518 | Curriculum and Methods for Teaching STEM | 3 |
| T&L 552 | Online Teaching Practice & Innovation | 3 |
| T&L 554 | Nature of Science and Science Education | 3 |
| T&L 555 | Issues of Motivation and Equity in STEM Education | 3 |
| T&L 556 | Constructivism in STEM Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 1 |
| or | ||
| T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
| Behavioral Supports in Education Specialization (16 credits) | ||
| SPED 541 | Methods and Applications in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SPED 555 | Advanced Methods: Emotional Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
| T&L 553 | Collaborative Relationships: Home, School and Community | 3 |
| SPED 578 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| SPED 590 | Special Topics in Special Education (Behavioral Assessment & Tiered Supports in Education ) | 3 |
| T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 1 |
| or | ||
| T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
| Generalist Specialization (16 credits) | ||
| Select five courses from any of the Specializations (15 credits) and one of the following two courses | ||
| T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 1 |
| or | ||
| T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |