Master of Education, Teacher Leadership
Gain the skills and expertise you need to be an ethical leader and an innovative practitioner in your field while expanding your career options in as few as two years with the University of Mary’s flexible online Master of Education program in Teacher Leadership.
Learn how to support teacher growth and promote academic achievement in the classroom through a curriculum informed by the latest research and grounded in practical experience. You’ll learn from experienced educators and leading educational researchers while acquiring skills and knowledge you can apply in your educational organization right away. Advance your career with an MEd in Teacher Leadership.
At a Glance
Program Length
2 years
Format
- Online
- Blended
- Classes on our main campus in Bismarck, ND
Cost per Credit
$540
Is This the Degree For Me?
Who It’s For
Educators interested in expanding their pedagogical skills while learning ethical leadership strategies and techniques
Career Paths
- Instructional Coach
- Curriculum Director
- Department Chair
What You’ll Learn
- Gain hands-on experience while working with expert faculty and experienced, practicing teachers and administrators.
- Achieve a strong balance of theory and application with courses that are delivered by a combination of highly qualified, full-time faculty and experienced practicing teachers and administrators.
- Access expert career and academic counseling services throughout your online program.
- Develop a robust professional network while learning within a community of peers.
Accreditations
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Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB)
The graduate programs in Education at the University of Mary are accredited by the state of North Dakota’s Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB; 2013). The graduate Education programs are slated to meet all Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Advanced standards newly adopted by ND ESPB by our next accreditation visit in Spring 2021.
Program Details
Your first step is to apply for candidacy by submitting the application for admission. Candidacy means you are on your way to completing the admissions process! You will need to be accepted into your program before you can enroll in classes.
Upon receiving candidacy, you will need to submit the following to be considered for admissions into a graduate program:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Official transcripts - Your official transcripts and any test scores that may be
required by your program to be sent to the university. Attended the University of
Mary before? Then we’ll get your transcripts for you! At most other schools, you can
request transcripts by going to the National Student Clearinghouse or by contacting the registrar’s office. You can send transcripts to:
Office of Admissions
University of Mary
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504
- Application/enrollment fee - This will be collected at the time you fill out the online
application.
- Professional goal statement
- Current teacher education licensure (unless seeking licensure)
- Two letters of reference
- Resume identifying applicable professional education experience
Students interested in obtaining an education licensure or endorsement should check with their own state Department of Education for information about licensure and/or endorsement requirements before contacting the university in order to determine what additional coursework may be needed.
For a list of courses for this program, visit the catalog.
- Online
- Blended
- Classes on our main campus in Bismarck, ND
- Tuition: $540 per credit
- Application fee: $45
- Technology/Safety fee: $35 per credit
- Parking fee (evening class participants only): $25 per semester