College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2023

Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

Overview

The MTL extends the outreach of the University into school districts to directly influence cultures toward continued learning and continued growth of individuals. Different from the MED, the MTL works directly at the district level to influence the learning path, methods, and products. The mission, vision, and values of UJ are incorporated in the program goals and learning outcomes of courses as participants gain professional knowledge and skills through research-based practices and an ongoing search for truth.

The Master of Education in Teacher Leadership (MTL) follows an academy approach to planning and delivery of the program. Kansas State University has developed the academy model to prepare teacher leaders through a true partnership between a university and local schools. Since 2008 the model has grown significantly and has changed the culture of multiple school districts to a true collaborative model.

 

Admission and Costs

Admission to the program will be determined by superintendents and the University Liaison. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, hold a current teaching license, have demonstrated their knowledge and skills as an effective teacher, and must be willing to teach in the district for at least 3 years after graduation from the program.

The MTL will consist of 30 graduate credits over 5 semesters, the same requirements as the MED. Two courses are taught each semester through integrated learning practices. Students must complete each course with at least a B grade to stay in good standing and to graduate. Each course contains a signature assignment that matches the MED signature assignments for consistency between programs.

Requirements

Required Courses

EDUC 540Foundations of Educational Leadership

3

EDUC 541Technology and Student Information Systems

3

EDUC 542Leading Learning Organizations

3

EDUC 543Curriculum and Instruction for Learning

3

EDUC 544Professional Development and Coaching

3

EDUC 545Influence of Social, Cultural, and Political Factors in Schools

3

EDUC 546Educational Research and Reflective Practice

3

EDUC 547Practicum in Teacher Leadership

3

EDUC 548Presentation and Publication

3

EDUC 549Advocating for Chance

3

Total Credit Hours: 30

Plan of Study

MTL Schedule of Courses for Summer Start Cohorts

Note: District cohorts may choose to sequence and/or combine course differently

Semester

Course

Credits

Summer

EDUC 540: Foundations of Educational Leadership

EDUC 541: Technology and Student Information Systems

 

3

3

Fall

EDUC 542: Leading Learning Organizations

EDUC 543: Curriculum and Instruction for Learning

 

3

3

Spring

EDUC 544: Professional Development and Coaching

EDUC 545: Influence of Social, Cultural, and Political Factors in Schools

 

3

3

Summer

EDUC 546: Educational Research and Reflective Practice

EDUC 547: Practicum in Teacher Leadership (110 hours in field)

 

3

3

Fall

EDUC 548 Presentation and Publication

EDUC 549 Advocating for Change

 

3

3


Outcomes