34
$374
Summer 2 2024 classes start on July 1, 2024
LSU Shreveport
Step outside your classroom and share your expertise from a broader platform with the online Master of Education in Educational Leadership: Teacher Leader offered through LSU Online and Louisiana State University Shreveport. This degree program teaches you how to influence instructional culture and effect change across your community. The curriculum for this program includes the history, theory, and practice of curriculum development in American education; techniques used to make yourself an invaluable asset in teacher mentorship; the role of organizational leadership in the development of instructional goals; and the practice of recruitment, development, and utilization of human resources in educational organizations. As a graduate, you will be prepared to help teachers improve their abilities to instruct students. You will also be equipped to successfully lead teams that can better meet the needs of students, schools, and communities.
This program meets rigorous national standards set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Qualified applicants in certain programs may meet the requirements for the TEACH Grant.
Applications may be submitted without a GRE/GMAT exam score.
Receive a dedicated coach from application to graduation.
The MEd Educational Leadership: Teacher Leader online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Total credit hours per program: 34 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $374
Total cost with fees: $12,696
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
To complete the MEd Educational Leadership: Teacher Leader online degree program, students must complete the following courses (34 credit hours), including an internship. EDL 716 is a one-hour credit course.
Students must complete the following courses.
| Foundation: 11 courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ED 720: Curriculum | 3 |
| ED 785: Technology Leadership in Schools | 3 |
| EDL 700: Creating a Professional Learning Community | 3 |
| EDL 701: Leading with Vision | 3 |
| EDL 702: Legal & Ethical Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDL 707: Utilizing Data for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDL 710: Leading Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| EDL 712: Facilitating Human Resource Development and Empowerment | 3 |
| EDL 713: Mobilizing the Community | 3 |
| EDL 716: Internship in Educational Leadership | 1 |
| EDL 731: Educational Supervisory Practice | 3 |
| EDL 740: Introduction to Graduate Research | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 34 |
Take the first step toward earning your degree and reaching a new milestone in your education. We've simplified the process so you can get started quickly and easily. Students interested in the MEd Educational Leadership: Teacher Leader online program must meet the following requirements for admission.
Program Requirements:
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
**This degree does not lead to any additional certification, if the graduate does not already possess a teaching certificate.
To be considered for admission to any of our graduate programs, students must first meet the LSUS Graduate School admission requirements.
Graduate School Admission:
Unconditional Admission: For unconditional admission to graduate study, students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended and meet all admission requirements of a degree program and one of the following:
Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses.
A minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required on any graduate work attempted with no grades of D or F.
International Admission:
International applicants must meet regular admission requirements for their selected program. In addition, you may be required to submit additional information. Learn more about international admission requirements.
The teacher education programs at Louisiana State University Shreveport meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Students in our online MEd in Educational Leadership: Teacher Leader program will focus on the essential aspects of educational leadership. As a graduate, you will be prepared to have an important impact on education in your community and beyond.
In this program, you will learn:
The LSU family of institutions offers several Online Master of Education Leadership choices. Find your path among focus areas like general leadership & technology. Online MEd: Leadership
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