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Our K-12 schools need transformative teachers, school leaders, and instructional support
educators whose passion for quality and equity is matched by:
- A firsthand knowledge of learning and development.
- A firm grasp of instructional and classroom assessment and grading issues.
- The organizational management skills to translate visionary ideas into real-world
success.
UND's online Teaching & Leadership master's degree will prepare you to serve high
need and rapidly-changing school environments—and make a lasting, positive impact
on students’ well-being and success. And we know how to get you job ready!
As one of the only programs in the U.S. to offer a K-12 Classroom Assessment & Grading course, and the only program in North Dakota to teach the entire continuum of teaching,
including curriculum, instruction, assessment, grading, and reporting, we are committed
to ready you for the future of education.
Unlike traditional programs, our program will prepare you to implement mastery-based
assessment practices, fair and meaningful grading practices, and how to create the
classroom and school conditions that foster learning clarity, equity, and support
for all students and teachers alike.
Master's in Teaching Online Program
When you enroll in the Master's in Teaching and Leadership from UND, you'll not only
receive unrivaled value in the selection and flexibility of your coursework, but also
an unmatched experience when learning in the program.
- 100% online with no on-campus travel required.
- Faculty equipped with vast K-12 experience as former teachers, school- and district-leaders,
superintendents, and more.
- Consistent course offerings for timely graduation - whether you are a part-time or
full-time student.
- Ongoing, individualized advising.
Choose from 13 innovative specializations in:
- Principalship
- Instructional Coaching
- Behavioral Supports in Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Middle / Secondary Education
- Secondary Biology
- Secondary Chemistry
- Secondary Math
- Secondary Physics
- Applied Data Research
- STEM+C Education
- Generalist
Stack Your Credentials
Your time is important and we know you want to get the most out of the graduate program
you choose. So we've set up the Master's in Teaching and Leadership to give you the
ability to earn credentials that enhance your teaching ability, help you earn more,
and make the best use of your time while completing the program. Check out the many
ways you can stack credentials while at UND.
Mastery Learning Graduate Certificate (two-for-one stacked credential)
Educators spend more than 1/3 of their time assessing and evaluating student work.
Yet, there’s little to no university training on classroom assessment, grading, and
reporting practices—leaving K-12 educators to figure this out on their own, until
now.
Learn to effectively implement, coach, and lead mastery learning and fair and accurate
grading practices in classrooms, schools, and districts, especially those exploring
or involved in standards-based and formative feedback initiatives with this exclusive
graduate certificate program.
Earn your master's degree and Mastery Learning graduate certificate at the same time,
inside 30 total credits, affording you the ability to double your value to maximize
your credentials and professional potential. Mastery Learning is also offered as a
stand-alone certificate.
Mastery Learning (Graduate Certificate)
K-12 Secondary Dual Credit Specializations (three-for-one stacked credential)
Looking to meet the requirements for dual credit secondary teaching? Within our master’s
degree, you can earn the coursework required to teach dual credit courses in secondary
classrooms in North Dakota and nationwide.
Choose from four (4) specializations: Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. With
these specializations, you could additionally earn a dual credit credential and mastery
learning certificate all together inside our 30-credit master’s degree.
K-12 Instructional Coaching Certificate
This 100% online graduate certificate examines research-based best program and practice
with useful tools for instructional coaching. Strengthen your communication skills
and facilitate job-embedded professional development to accelerate instructional growth
for educators and improve student learning.
You can choose to pursue the Instructional Coaching Certificate as a stand-alone credential
or it can be earned with successful completion of our Teaching & Leadership master's
degree while also completing an Instructional Coaching research project.
Instructional Coaching
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