In our Master’s of Education in Teacher Leadership program, you will learn how to apply the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to proactively design capacity-building learning experiences. Within UDL, learner variability, whether visible or invisible, is seen as an asset. Based on cognitive neuroscience, UDL focuses on designing with variability in mind and removing barriers to learning by frontloading flexible options for engaging learners, teaching important concepts, and building goal-directed learners. In your coursework, you will experience the UDL framework firsthand as program faculty model the principles and actively engage you in applying UDL in your own practice.
This program is offered as a joint degree program with the University of Bridgeport.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Design capacity-building learning environments that are responsive to learner variability.
- Apply evidence-based instructional practices to build expert learners.
- Evaluate instructional programs to improve learner outcomes.
- Analyze school policies and practices through social, cultural, political, and historical lenses.
- Design evidence-based professional learning that supports excellence in teaching.
- Apply reflective practice as a practitioner-researcher.
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the University requirements of all graduate program applications, students interested in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teacher Leadership must also:
- Interview with the program director or faculty for admittance.
- Provide two strong recommendations highlighting excellence in the applicant’s professional experience.
Graduation Requirements
Students enrolled in the M.Ed. program must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 throughout their program of study. Students must retake any M.Ed. course for which they receive a grade of “C-“ or lower, including LUE 640 (6 credits).
