M.S. Degree in Education with a Specialization in Instructional Leadership
The Instructional Leadership program is a 30-unit program that prepares experienced teachers for leadership roles in curriculum and instruction. You will refine your pedagogy and curriculum development skills and develop the leadership skills required for coaching, mentoring, and professional development. One of the elective options is coursework that will support your preparation for National Board Certification. With this degree, you will be prepared for positions such as induction support provider, student teacher supervisor, literacy or math coach, program coordinator, and professional development leader. The program can be completed in five semesters or at your own pace. The culminating activity is a masters project that you conduct in your own classroom or school, putting into practice the skills you have developed in curriculum design and instructional leadership.
Required Courses (18 units)
EDU 240 Curriculum Design and Evaluation (3)
EDU 241 Effective Practices for Coaching and Mentoring Teachers (3)
EDU 242 Creating Inclusive and Motivating Classroom Environments for All
Students (3)
EDU 243 Teacher Leadership in Professional Development (3)
EDU 200 Research Methods (3)
EDU 296A Masters Project Proposal Seminar (1)
EDU 296B Masters Project Seminar (2)
Electives (12 units)
While elective courses may be selected from any of the MSMC graduate education course offerings, the following courses are recommended. Teachers may also apply for transfer of up to six units of graduate credit for course taken in their content area at other accredited institutions of higher education.
EDU 244A/B National Board Preparation Seminar (3-3)
EDU 245 Grant Writing for Classroom Resources (3)
EDU 275 Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers and Writers (3)
EDU 272 Classroom Management for Students with Learning and Behavior
Problems (3)
EDU 276 Content Area Instruction for Students with Special Needs (3)
EDU 289 English Learners: Supporting Educational Equity and Access (3)
EDU 299 Special Topics in Education (3)
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