Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change Teacher Licensure and Master of Education in Education and Human Resource Studies
This specialization is designed for individuals preparing for leadership positions in education. Program participants will:
- Develop the leadership skills to direct educational programs.
- Become facilitators of educational change.
- Implement new approaches to solving the problems confronting education.
This cohort-based M.Ed. program focuses on the development and licensing of teachers who have already received their undergraduate degrees in specific content areas. The need for this program is based on the desire to develop mature, highly qualified teachers whose practice is grounded in research and theory. The program will foster an understanding of strong pedagogical skills, as well as a deep understanding of effective theories of learning. The program will strive to meet the growing needs of schools for highly qualified teachers, including those in high-demand areas such as science, technology, engineering, and math.
Program Curriculum
Summer (Phase I)
- EDUC 625 – Context of Schooling (3 cr.)
- EDUC 628 – Models of Teaching (3 cr.)
Fall (Phase II)
- EDUC 525D – Expert Teaching in Reading, Literacy and Numeracy (3 cr.)
- EDUC 687D – Internship I (var. cr.)
- EDUC 693B – Seminar: Instruction (var. cr.)
Spring (Phase III)
- EDUC 687E – Internship II: Student Teaching (12 cr.)
- EDUC 693B – Seminar: Instruction (1 cr.)
- EDRM 600 – Introduction to Research Methods (3 cr.)
OR
EDRM 602 – Action Research (3 cr.)
Summer (Phase IV)
- EDUC 573 – Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Needs (3 cr.)
- EDUC 619 – Curriculum Development (3 cr.)
- EDUC 693C – Seminar: Teacher Leadership Capstone (var. cr.)
Application and Admission Requirements
This program follows general admission requirements and procedures with the following adaptations:
- supplemental application form
- finger print card and fee
- lawful presence, and
- coursework contract and checksheet
More Information
About admission, curriculum, or advising:
Rod Lucero
Program Coordinator
(970) 491-1916
rlucero@colostate.edu
About distance education and registration:
Sheila Kramer
Program Assistant
(970) 491-7517
skramer@learn.colostate.edu
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
On-campus with online components. On-campus attendance is required to complete this program.
Total Credits
41 credits
Tuition/Fees
$350 per credit ($320 tuition, $30 course fees)
Time Frame
Program can be completed in one and one-half years. Summer courses are required to complete this program.
Benefits
Work in collaboration with peers. Class assignments and projects are designed to be applied to your professional and personal goals.
Designed For
Individuals preparing for leadership positions in education.