[ Teacher Leadership ]

Core Areas of Study

This is a ten-course program. It encompasses three core areas of study, an individual focus area, and a capstone seminar. 

• Core Area I: Advocacy and Leadership (two courses)
• Core Area II: Innovative and Inclusive Practice (two courses)
• Core Area III: Critical Inquiry and Reflective Practice (two courses)
• Focus Area: Elective courses individually selected by the student (three courses)
• Capstone Seminar (one course)

For course descriptions in the three core areas, click here.

A focus area is a combination of courses that supports your final master’s project. The courses may be a combination of core courses or elective courses from any of three sources: the other graduate program in the Department of Education (early childhood special education), at-large graduate courses offered by the department (e.g., reading, ESL, middle level education), or graduate programs offered by other departments (e.g., English studies).

You will complete your capstone seminar in the final fall or spring term prior to graduation.