Online: Teacher Leadership (MA)
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Teacher Leadership by the Numbers
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National Recognitions
This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and is nationally recognized by the Educational Leaders Constituent Council (ELCC).
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$73K
Instructional Coordinators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an instructional coordinator is $73,080.
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$70K
Training and Development Specialists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual salary for training and development specialists in education is $69,870. Training and development specialists create programming around professional development and training.
College of Education, Health and Human Studies
This degree is housed within the College of Education, Health and Human Studies. The college boasts programs that train students in mind, body, and soul. So, whether you want to teach, to care, to support, or to fix, we have a program to get you there.
Online Learning at Southeast
When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at Southeast takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.
Professor in the Department of Leadership, Middle and Secondary Education
"My teaching philosophy centers on the attainment of knowledge development for educational leaders while engaging in solving real world problems over an extended time."
Dr. Margaret Dalton, Ph.D.
Teacher Leadership Curriculum
The time it takes to earn a degree will vary based on factors such as dual enrollment, remediation, and summer enrollment. Students meet with an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress.
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- A valid professional teaching certificate
International applicants must also have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 OR TOEFL score of 95. This requirement is for non-United States citizens who are not native English speakers. Students from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are exempt from English proficiency verification.
Probationary Admission
Probationary admission will be considered by an admission committee in a program area under the following conditions:
If the applicant presents a GPA that is 2.5 to 2.749 or if the applicant has achieved a GPA of 3.0 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, the admission committee may permit the student to take up to nine hours in the program area.
The student will be required to achieve a grade of no less than ‘B’ in these nine hours of course work to continue in the program.
Appeals Process
Applicants who are denied admission have the option to appeal to the College of Education, Health and Human Studies Admission Appeals Committee, which is composed of one representative from each program area offering a graduate program.
Required Courses:
- EA610 Diversity and Equity in Schools (3)
- EA634 School Supervision (3)
- EA651 School Law (3)
- EA653 Curriculum for Leaders in Education (3)
- EA655 Leadership for Effective School Operations (3)
- EA660 Leadership in Special Education (3)
- GR691 Methods of Research (3)
Choose 9 hours, with approval of advisor:
- EA, ED, EL, EX, or SE prefix - 5xx-6xx level (3)
- EA, ED, EL, EX, or SE prefix - 5xx-6xx level (3)
- EA, ED, EL, EX, or SE prefix - 5xx-6xx level (3)
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What Can You Do with a M.A. in Teacher Leadership?
While M.A. in Teacher Leadership graduates typically apply their degree to better instruction within their classroom, and take on non-administrative leadership roles within their school or district, you’ll also be ready to mentor and lead your peers and take advantage of opportunities outside of your classroom.
You to take on roles as:
- Peer Mentor
- Instructional Coordinator
- Technology Coordinator
- Programming Manager
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