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Online: Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership
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Looking to move up in your education career? The specialist degree in teacher leadership is for those committed to driving school improvement and those looking to take on leadership roles in the field. This 30-hour program means you can complete in as little as a year.
Since SEMO has been preparing educators since 1873, you can feel confident in our history, our reputation, and our accreditation. We're consistently recognized for academic excellence by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings for institutions in the Midwest and fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
What to Expect
As a teacher leadership major, you’ll focus on five different areas of leadership in the education field to become a well-rounded candidate for your next promotion. More specifically, you’ll drive real change:
- Participate in an innovative project-based learning curriculum
- Continue working, and balancing life’s other responsibilities by taking online courses.
- Engage in productive learning relationships with students from a variety of districts.
- Gain real-world experience with an internship experience in your district.
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Teacher Leadership by the Numbers
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$79K
Human Resource Specialists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for human resource specialists is $79,730.
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$77K
Instructional Coordinators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an instructional coordinator is $77,600.
Ed.S. Teacher Leadership Curriculum
The degree program is designed to be completed in five semesters including summer. Students should contact an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress. Students may begin the degree during any semester.
This program does not lead to a DESE certification. In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:
- A graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. The master's degree must be appropriate to the student's educational objective. If not, the student will be required to take additional graduate work before regular admission is granted.
- A valid professional teaching certificate
International applicants must also have a minimum IELTS Academic score of 7.0, TOEFL iBT score of 95, PTE Academic score of 64 or Duolingo English score of 125. This requirement is for non-United States citizens who are not native English speakers. Students from countries where English is known to be the official language of education are exempt from English proficiency verification.
Applicants who are in the process of completing a master’s degree may be admitted to graduate study on a provisional basis and be allowed to complete a maximum of six semester hours of prerequisite coursework, if applicable, prior to graduation. If no prerequisite courses are needed, the student may complete a maximum of six semester hours applicable to program requirements prior to full admission to the program.
Probationary Admission
Probationary admission will be considered when the applicant presents a GPA that is less than 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. The admissions committee may permit the student to take nine hours in the program area. The student will be required to achieve a 3.66 GPA with a minimum grade of ‘B’ in each course.
30 Hours Required
- EA709 Leadership & Communications (3)
- EA710 Leading District Improvement (3)
- EA718 Instructional Leadership Strategies II (3)
- EA722 Equity in Educ Leadership Practices (3)
- EA727 Curriculum Develop & Alignment (3)
- EA730 Internship for Teacher Leadership I (3)
- EA731 Internship for Teacher Leadership II (3)
- EA737 Administration of Curriculum (3)
- EA743 Data for Continuous Improvement (3)
- EA755 Ethics, Law & Policy (3)
- GR799 Education Specialist Oral Examination (0)
College of Education, Health and Human Studies
This program is housed in the College of Education, Health and Human Studies, where students prepare for careers that change lives. Whether you want to educate, improve health, support individuals and families, or help communities thrive, you'll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to make a meaningful impact.
Online Learning at SEMO
When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at SEMO takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.
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Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. SEMO's Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive team will provide the expertise and support you need, so you're landing your dream job.
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What Can You Do with a Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership?
The Specialist in Teacher Leadership program prepares students to work in leadership roles in schools and school districts. While enhancing your instructional and leadership skills, the program also prepares students for non-certificated administration roles such as directors and coordinators of various operations in districts.
The Specialist in Teacher Leadership program prepares you to take on roles as:
- Operations Specialist
- Curriculum and Data Specialist
- Instructional Technology Specialist
- Human Resource Specialist
- Instructional Coach
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Related Programs
A degree in educational leadership can prepare you to advance your education career into an administration role such as principal or superintendent.
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