Master of Education, Teacher Leadership, M.E.

This 30-hour master’s degree emphasizes the integration of theory and practice through four key elements: relationship building; classroom culture and climate; teaching cycle; and content knowledge. Common threads through all courses are developing a strong knowledge base in culturally responsive teaching, clinical practice, and assessment, with a focus on challenges and opportunities in urban education.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
3. A felony background check and FBI fingerprint check must be completed for admission. Admission is dependent upon clearance.
4. Students with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.

Graduation Requirements

All advanced candidates must successfully complete the required credit hours with a 3.0 grade point average, with no more than two “C’s” and no grade lower than a “C.” See Academic Policies under the Academic Standards section of the catalog for more information.

An Application for Diploma is required before a completion statement is posted to the transcript. The Application for Diploma is available in MyPark/Student Academic Information (under the Student tab). Advance candidates must return the completed form with the appropriate fee. See the Graduation Requirements section in this catalog.

Curriculum and Instruction Concentration

• ED 606 - Curriculum Theory and Practice Credits: 3
• ED 620 - Advanced Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Methods and Strategies Credits: 3
• ED 621 - Serving Students with Special Needs in the Classroom Credits: 3
• ED 623 - Differentiated Instruction in the Regular Classroom Credits: 3