Teaching & Leadership M.S. Requirements
Complete these requirements for a Teaching & Leadership master's online.
Master of Science in Teaching and Leadership
Admission Requirements
- Complete the School of Graduate Studies online application.
- Submit the application fee.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae
- Submit three (3) letters of recommendation that address the academic and professional qualities that support you for graduate work. These 3 letters should come from: a) a current education supervisor or administrator; b) a professional colleague or university professor that has knowledge of your work/work ethic; and c) a person of your choosing that can speak to your readiness for graduate work and potential for success.
- Send official transcripts from each institution attended to the School of Graduate Studies.
- Submit a response to all 4 of the Statement of Goals and Objectives questions.
Statement of Goals and Objectives
As part of the application process, the applicant must respond to the following questions: (suggested length = no more than 500 words per question response)
- Describe several personal and professional goals you would like to achieve in the next five years. Include in your description reasons why these goals are important to you.
- What are the characteristics, attitudes, values, and/or skills that you think will make you a good candidate for your [current and/or future] professional role?
- What have you already done professionally or personally of which you are proud? Please include a chronological history of all professional teaching or administration experiences, as well as academic honors or achievements you have earned.
- Review the specializations available to students in the MSTL program. Which of these are you interested in and explain why this specialization area aligns with your personal/professional goals identified in question 1.
Degree Requirements
The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university
- A minimum of 30 credits
- A maximum of one-fourth of the credit hours may be transferred from another institution, depending on the courses and grades, with director approval
- A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A = 4.00)
- Maintenance of at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA for all MSTL classes
- Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.
- Successful completion of the program’s Exit Interview and/or Exit Survey
Core Requirements (14 credits)
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
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EDL 512 | Leading K-12 Classroom Assessment and Grading | 3 |
EDL 513 | Leading K-12 Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
T&L 532 | Leading K-12 Educator Learning | 3 |
T&L 569 | Action Research | 3 |
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T&L 579 | Inquiry into Professional Practice | 3 |
EDL 997 | Independent Study | 2 |
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T&L 997 | Independent Study | 2 |
Specialization Area Coursework (16 credits)
Choose one Specialization. The Specializations include the following: Principalship, Elementary Education, Instructional Coaching, Middle/Secondary Education, STEM Education, Behavioral Supports in Education, or Generalist.
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
EDL 501 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
EDL 514 | Supervision and Staff Development | 3 |
EDL 519 | Principalship | 3 |
EDL 593 | Internship in Educational Leadership | 4 |
EFR 506 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
T&L 518 | Curriculum and Methods for Teaching STEM | 3 |
T&L 519 | Social Studies in the Elementary School | 3 |
T&L 522 | Mathematics in the Elementary School | 3 |
T&L 530 | Foundations of Reading Instruction | 3 |
T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 3 |
T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
T&L 563 | K-12 Classroom Based Coaching Practices | 3 |
T&L 564 | Designing Professional Development for K-12 Educators | 3 |
T&L 565 | K-12 Instructional Coaching Clinical | 3 |
T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
EDL 501 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
EFR 506 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
EFR 500 | Introduction to the Foundations of Education | 3 |
T&L 542 | Models of Teaching | 3 |
T&L 577 | Assessment of Learning (Content Area Elective) | 3 |
T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 3 |
T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
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T&L 518 | Curriculum and Methods for Teaching STEM | 3 |
T&L 552 | Online Teaching Practice & Innovation | 3 |
T&L 554 | Nature of Science and Science Education | 3 |
T&L 555 | Issues of Motivation and Equity in STEM Education | 3 |
T&L 556 | Constructivism in STEM Teaching and Learning | 3 |
T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 1 |
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T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
SPED 541 | Methods and Applications in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
SPED 555 | Advanced Methods: Emotional Behavioral Disorders | 3 |
T&L 553 | Collaborative Relationships: Home, School and Community | 3 |
SPED 578 | Behavior Management | 3 |
SPED 590 | Special Topics in Special Education (Behavioral Assessment & Tiered Supports in Education ) | 3 |
T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 1 |
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T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
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T&L 580 | Practicum in Schools | 1 |
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T&L 596 | Individual Research in Education | 1 |
The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect
future terms. Updates are published annually in April.
Licensure Requirements
This program meets the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in
several states. Check our licensure map for more details.
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In addition to meeting these program requirements, you must also meet the UND School
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