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Teaching & LeadershipM.S.

Develop your teaching, leading, academic and research skills to make your mark as a teacher or administrator.

With UND's 100% online master's degree in Teaching & Leadership, you'll be prepared to serve as an agent of change in schools.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
Online
Est. time to complete:
2+ years
Credit hours:
30

Why earn a master's degree in teaching & leadership at UND?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

Preparing school leaders, teachers and instructional staff to meet tomorrow's challenges is work worth doing. UND's online Teaching and Leaderhip M.S. program will empower you to make an impact in education.

100% Online Graduate Program For K-12 Educators

The program in 100% online with no on-campus travel needed. Our consistent course offerings provide for timely graduation, and responsive faculty are available for advising.

UND's M.S. in Teaching and Leadership offers three tracks.

  • Track 1 is for graduate students who have previously earned an education degree. You choose from the following seven specializations: principalship, middle/secondary education, elementary education, instructional coaching, STEM education, behavioral supports in education or generalist.
  • Track 2 is for graduate students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree with a major or minor in a middle or secondary education content area and are seeking licensure at the graduate level. The core academic subjects includes: english language arts, mathematics, sciences, foreigh landuages or social studies. The next application cycle for Track 2 will be May 1, 2021.
  • Track 3 is for graduate students who have a degree in education or are eligible to receive a North Dakota teaching license and are applying for the Elementary Education of Middle Education Resident Teacher Programs. The next application cycle for Track 3 will be Spring 2021.

Teaching & Leadership at UND

  • Earn your master's as a first-year teacher through our Resident Teacher Program.

  • Gain vital classroom experience through fieldwork placements.

  • Learn to provide innovative teaching and learning strategies in the classroom while meeting diverse student's needs.

  • Complete an optional minor or cognate area.

  • Learn best practices in literacy, math, science, social studies, assessment, and technology integration.

  •  Experienced faculty are available to answer questions and guide you to meet your goals.

Leadership Careers in Education

11%

Anticipated job growth for instructional coordinators

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Instructional Coordinators

8%

Anticipated job growth for high school teachers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: High School Teachers

Our graduates are equipped to teach in K-12 classrooms or serve in various leadership roles within school settings. They also are prepared to work in curriculum design and coordination in school systems and in oversight and governmental agencies.

Graduates of the curriculum and instruction program go on to a variety of leadership roles in education, including:

  • Lead teacher
  • Educational specialist
  • Instructional coordinator
  • Curriculum specialist
  • Instructional coach
  • Content specialist
  • Department head

Teaching and Leadership Courses You Could Take

T&L 542. Models of Teaching. 3 Credits.

This course focuses on various models of teaching: social interaction, information-processing, inquiry and behavioral. The purpose of the course is to provide teachers with a variety of instructional models related to meaningful learning experiences for students.

T&L 577. Assessment of Learning. 3 Credits.

This course addresses the theory and practice of assessment, specifically the process of gathering and discussing information from multiple and diverse sources in order to develop a deep understanding of what students know, understand, and can do with their knowledge as a result of educational experiences.

T&L 569. Action Research. 3 Credits.

The study of the philosophy and methods of action research. Emphasis is focused on analysis of and reflection on one's teaching for the purpose of improvements in student learning. Prerequisite: Graduate status. S.

T&L 579. Classroom Based Inquiry. 3 Credits.

Concepts learned in T&L 569 will be looked at in-depth and theoretical constructs such as Living Theory, Self Study, and Critical Theory constructs will be studied. Students plan and conduct an in-depth inquiry project within a school setting, complete the associated IRB, and create and academic poster and/or prepare a proposal of the Inquiry project for a professional setting. Prerequisites: T&L graduate status and T&L 569; or by permission of instructor. F,S.

T&L 521. Differentiated Instruction. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the principles of differentiated instruction. Topics of study include: brain-based learning, responsive instructional and assessment strategies, linking curriculum standards to learner needs, organizing and managing a differentiated classroom, and relevant resources for implementation.

EFR 506. Multicultural Education. 3 Credits.

A review of the conceptual, historical and theoretical aspects of multicultural education. A major goal will be to provide educators with processes for incorporating multicultural education into educational environments; to meet the needs of culturally diverse students and to increase the cultural awareness and sensitivity of all students. North Dakota/Native American issues are primary elements of this course. Prerequisites: EFR 500 or consent of instructor.

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