Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Leader online

Enhance student success and advance the teaching profession as a Teacher Leader.

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Program Overview

Insights into our online M.S.Ed. Teacher Education – C&I – Teacher Leader program

$12,450* In-State Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours
$12,450* In-State Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

Hone your teaching abilities and deepen your leadership expertise with a Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – C&I – Teacher Leader online degree from YSU. In as few as 12 months, you can fulfill the requirements to obtain the Lead Professional Educators License, recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as the most prestigious licensing credential a teacher can achieve in Ohio. This is the only education program of this type aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Standards.

Designed for working educators, this online master's in teaching education in curriculum and instruction was created by Dr. Christopher Basich, a distinguished faculty member at YSU. Youngstown is at the forefront of the Teacher Leader Endorsement statewide effort, and Dr. Basich was on the founding committee that developed the Ohio Teacher Leader Framework.

To promote professional growth, real-world field experience is embedded within each course. Course hours count toward continuing education units in Ohio.

Upon completion of this master's in curriculum and instruction online, you will possess the knowledge and skills for higher level positions such as teacher leader, district leader, or state leader in teacher education, policies, and requirements for the Ohio Department of Education.

Earning the Teacher Leader Endorsement fulfills one of the criteria in pursuing the Lead Professional Educator License, the highest level of licensure for Ohio teachers.

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In this master's degree in curriculum and instruction, you will learn to:

  • Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
  • Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
  • Facilitate professional learning by using adult learning principles
  • Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
  • Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
  • Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders
  • Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
  • Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
  • Facilitate professional learning by using adult learning principles
  • Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
  • Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
  • Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders
  • Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
  • Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
  • Facilitate professional learning by using adult learning principles
  • Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
  • Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
  • Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders

In this master's degree in curriculum and instruction, you will learn to:

  • Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
  • Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
  • Facilitate professional learning by using adult learning principles
  • Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
  • Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
  • Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders
  • Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
  • Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
  • Facilitate professional learning by using adult learning principles
  • Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
  • Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
  • Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders

Nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council

Graduate this online C&I – Teacher Leader program prepared for a variety of elevated roles, including:

  • Teacher Leader

Have questions or need more information about our online programs?

Tuition

This online master's in education costs less than you think

YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.

Tuition breakdown:

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$415* Per Credit Hour
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$12,450* Total Tuition

*In-state tuition.

Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.

Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program
In-State Out-of-State In-State Out-of-State In-State Out-of-State
M.S.Ed. Teacher Ed – C&I – Teacher Leader $415 $420 $1,245 $1,260 $12,450 $12,600

Additional Fees

Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.

Contact Us

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555

Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]

Calendar

Get to know the schedule for this online education program

At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.

Next Start & Application Due Dates:

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4/22/24 Next Application Deadline
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5/13/24 Start Classes
First StartsProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Spring 23/11/242/19/242/26/243/6/243/8/244/28/24
Summer 15/13/244/22/244/29/245/8/245/10/246/30/24
Summer 27/1/246/10/246/17/246/26/246/28/248/17/24
Fall 18/26/248/5/248/12/248/21/248/23/2410/13/24
Fall 210/21/249/30/2410/7/2410/16/2410/18/2412/8/24

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Admissions

Read the details of our admissions criteria

YSU's online master's degree programs in curriculum and instruction have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

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  • Complete online application for admission
  • Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
  • A cumulative grade point average in undergraduate work at the degree granting institution of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Names and contact information for 3 professional references (in online application)
  • Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
  • Students having a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 2.7 may be required to present a satisfactory score on the general test of the Graduate Record Exam, the Miller Analogies Test, or graduate-level subject-specific exam as specified by the department of the major. In lieu of a standardized test, program directors can provide evidence that suggests likelihood of success in the program for provisional admission.
  • Valid teaching certificate

Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.

Mailing Address:

YSU College of Graduate Studies
1 Tressel Way
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555

Email Address:
[email protected]

Courses

Explore our online master's in Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Leader classes

For the Master of Science in Education – Teacher Education – Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Leader online, you are required to take 10 courses for a total of 30 credit hours.

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A critical appraisal of dealing with learning and teaching. Each learner constructs his/her brain as learning occurs. Teachers reconsider their practices in light of the science of learning research provided by education, neuroscience and socio-psychology.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Digital teaching and learning is much more than knowing some great apps for the smart board or IPad. It is understanding a new paradigm that promotes a new pedagogy. It takes educators beyond the formal traditional classroom of lecture and paper/pencil into an interactive, student-centered environment. This course will introduce students to the paradigm of digital teaching and learning and provide the framework and foundation for change within districts and classrooms to meet 21st century learning.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on action research as it applies to urban and rural education. Topics include reflecting to identify a problem, reviewing literature, planning and implementing interventions, data collection and analysis strategies, and sharing outcomes with others. Course may be offered onsite, online, or as a combination of both. Field experience in an appropriate educational setting is required.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Focus on the instructional design process from a practical perspective. Emphasis on planning the curriculum to include content analysis, learning objectives, instructional strategies, and measurement of student achievement.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Teacher leaders will lead both from within their own classrooms and beyond; therefore, it will be important to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills that will assist them in any leadership situation that they may face. Candidates will be introduced to the theory and practice of teacher leadership in order to assist in building teacher commitment, teacher efficacy, teaching competence, and instructional practices. There will be an additional emphasis on developing teacher leaders, specifically in the areas of adult learning principles, reflective practice, and professional learning communities. Candidates will be introduced to the importance of self-directed teacher professional development, taking on leadership roles at school, district, state, and national levels, as well as learning how to lead in both formal and informal ways. 15 hours of field experience will be required.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Learning is an extended, intricate, and lifelong process. Adult learners have a unique way of learning, one that varies from learning done in primary grades. As such, teacher leaders will need to have strong command of adult learning principles to effectively collaborate with others and to assist adults in their own professional development. A study of current theories and research in the areas of social cognition, human development, interpersonal relationships, group processes, and motivation will assist candidates in meeting the needs of the adults that they will work with. This course will be particularly helpful to those who mentor others, lead professional development sessions, serve on building or district leadership teams, and participate in professional learning communities. 15 hours of field experience will be required.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Educational leaders must practice professional, ethical values of equity, integrity, honesty, fairness, and dignity. The purpose of this course is to build candidate knowledge and skills in the area of culturally responsive leadership. Candidates will develop the ability to promote collaboration with faculty, administration, families, and community members and partners. This course will help candidates lead in culturally competent ways in order to make necessary changes in curriculum, culture, and school policies and practices. Additionally, candidates will learn how to assist others in providing individual learning opportunities for students where diverse perspectives are welcomed in addressing challenges. 15 hours of field experience will be required.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Educators must learn how to collect, analyze, use, and communicate the wide array of student assessment data available in their schools to improve teaching and learning. This course prepares educators to use data to catalyze and support improvement in K-12 schools. The purpose of this course is to provide opportunity for educators to learn the nature of multiple data sources to identify improvement needs, to conduct descriptive analysis, to monitor and correct progress, and to demonstrate success to stakeholders. Educators in this course will have authentic experiences to lead collaborative analysis of a wide range of data sources – including annual standardized tests, school demographic data or schooling process, perceptions and learning outcomes of students– and facilitate productive conversations about how to act on what they learn from this analysis. This course centers around working on data-driven decision making as a cyclical process and has a significant practicum component, as the work in the course is based on each educator’s unique decision-making situations. Educators in this class are expected to use technology to create tables and graphs to communicate data results effectively to a wide range of audiences. 15 hours of field experience will be required.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Significant theories, research, and professional practices in the leadership of schools and school systems. Detailed analysis of primary sources and application of sources to reflection on issues and problems of administrative practice. This course reviews the main research, theories, and practices that have been proven to facilitate effective organizational leadership. Change theory and processes will be studied to acquire knowledge and skills related to develop, implement and evaluate a continuous, responsive, sustainable, data-based school improvement process to achieve the mission of the school.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Leadership skills that build community support and recognize the value of message delivery to targeted audiences in the community will be related to collaborative partnerships with the school, families, and community. skills to establish strong systems for communicating with their various school constituencies and to improve public relations at all levels. Teaches the ways in which administrators and school leaders can effectively engage and enlist partnerships with teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members.

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