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. Accepted into the Kansas City Teacher Residency Program.
2. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. Minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
4. A felony background check and FBI fingerprint check must be completed for admission. Admission is dependent upon clearance. Child abuse or neglect screening.

Note: If item 5 below has been completed for continuous current employment or for the U.S. military, a copy of the same may be submitted.

5. Students with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 may be considered for admission, if they provide one of the following:
   1. Four years successful employment experience (letter of recommendation from a supervisor based on good evaluations).
   2. An acceptable GRE score for verbal and quantitative tests.

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.