MA in Leadership in Teaching
Overview
Program of Study
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Administration and Supervision
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Library Media Specialist
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Mathematics Instructional Leader
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Reading Specialist
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Spanish
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: STEM
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: ESOL (MATESOL)
Course Descriptions
Classroom teachers play a vital role in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching program provides advanced study for professionals who wish to become master teachers—leaders in the art and craft of teaching—with the commitment and skills to provide for the success of their students and the leadership development of their peers. Through graduate study in leadership, in pedagogy and in international education, the program develops competencies essential for contemporary educators.
Through a combination of theory and practice, students develop leadership skills to assist them in team building, decision making, problem solving, communicating effectively, and planning and managing change. Courses in pedagogy introduce students to state-of-the-art practices that enable teachers to empower their students to be self-motivated, serious learners. Teachers improve their ability to become critical consumers of education research that explores teaching and learning. They become familiar with computer tools available for planning and instruction, use instruments for assessment and evaluation, and study approaches to curriculum design and course planning.
Students also devote serious study to expanding their intellectual and cultural horizons by means of coursework which focuses on social, cultural and global dimensions of learning. They enlarge their capacity to identify and analyze challenges facing educators around the world and expand their awareness of and appreciation for differing cultural perspectives. In so doing, they cultivate skills necessary to teach effectively in an increasingly multicultural environment by becoming more aware of the diverse social and cultural contexts within which today's schools function.
Distinctive features of the 36-credit program include a multidisciplinary foundation, a focus on the professional development of classroom teachers, and scheduling options which include Saturday and evening courses during the school year, as well as intensive day classes during the summer. For students who prefer summer study only, an option is available which will permit degree completion in four consecutive summers.
The entire program is offered on the Baltimore campus. In addition, the program, including the School Administration and Supervision Certification (but not the concentrations) is offered at the Northeast Maryland Higher Education Center (Aberdeen), at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, and at Anne Arundel Community College.
Students seeking certification in both initial and advanced programs need to pass Praxis Core and Praxis II examinations. In place of Praxis Core, Maryland will accept SAT scores of at least 1100 or ACT composite score of at least 24.
Program of Study
Curriculum (36 Credits)
Required Courses (18 Credits)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Educational Research (3)
EDU-552 Global Perspectives in Teaching (3)
EDU-556 Technology for Instruction and Management (3)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-559 Leadership Seminar II (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
Electives (18 Credits)
Choose six electives from the following areas:
Education (including technology and online courses)
English
History
Liberal Arts
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Administration and Supervision
This program helps transform classroom teachers into school administration leaders. Teachers will develop the ability to communicate, plan for and manage change in today’s dynamic multicultural environment. Certificate programs also available.
Program of Study
Curriculum (36 Credits)
Required Courses
EDU-557 Leadership I (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Educational Research (3)
EDU-544 Educational Assessment (3)
EDU-556 Technology for Instruction and Management (3)
EDU-560 Legal Issues for Teachers and Administrators (3)
EDU-563 Curriculum Development (3)
EDU-569 Supervision: Empowering Teachers (3)
EDU-688 Practicum: School Administration and Supervision I (3)
EDU-690 Practicum: School Administration and Supervision II (3)
Select one of the following:
EDU-577 Internet in Teaching and Learning (3)
EDU-665 Digital Game Based Learning and Design (3)
EDU-676 Educational Applications of Multimedia (3)
Select one of the following:
EDU-552 Global Perspectives in Teaching (3)
EDU-553 Educational that is Multicultural (3)
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Digital Technology Leadership
Designed to develop technology leaders who are equipped to meet the digital needs of their schools or school system, this program provides opportnities to build practical skills as well as theoretical perspectives on administering an effective and safe technology infrastructure, as well as planning for technology integration and guiding implementation. To meet learners' needs and to embrace innovation, the program includes a variety of choices.
Program of Study
Curriculum (36 Credits)
Leadership Core
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-560 Legal Issues for Teachers and Administrators (3)
EDU-563 Curriculum Development (3)
EDU-569 Supervision: Empowring Teachers (3)
Technology Core
EDU-XXX Educational Leadership and Technology: Preparing School Administrators for the Digital Age (3)
EDU-665 Digital Game-Based Learning and Design (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Educational Research (3)
EDU-XXX Technology Systems in Schools (3)
EDU-XXX Instructional Tools for Digital Learning (3)
EDU-XXX Practicum in Educational Technology Integration (first and last class f2f) (3)
Electives (Select two)
EDU-XXX Teaching the Digital Generation in the Globalized Age (3)
EDU-XXX The Online Learning Environment: Design and Implementation (3)
EDU-577 The Internet in Teaching and Learning (3)
EDU-676 Educational Applications of Multimedia (3)
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Library Media Specialist
Designed to broaden competencies in technology, decision-making, problem-solving and effective communication, this program prepares teachers to be leaders in the media field and to structure and manage today’s school library environment. Certificate programs also available.
Program of Study
Curriculum (36 Credits)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Educational Research (3)
EDU-556 Technology for Instruction and Management (3)
EDU-575 Information Literacy Resources (3)
EDU-514 Organization of Information (3)
EDU-577 Internet in Teaching and Learning (3)
EDU-524 Adolescent Literature (3)
EDU-560 Legal Issues for Teachers and Administrators (3)
EDU-563 Curriculum Development (3)
EDU-512 School Library Administration I (3)
EDU-610 School Library Administration II (3)
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Mathematics Instructional Leader
Notre Dame’s program, the first approved in Maryland, prepares elementary and middle school mathematics teachers to be mathematics instructional leaders. The curriculum is based on NCATE and Common Core State Standards. Certificate programs also available.
Program of Study
Curriculum (36 Credits)
Mathematics Instructional Leader, Grades PreK-6
MAT-541 Number and Operations (3)
MAT-542 Number and Relationships (3)
MAT-543 Geometry and Measurement (3)
MAT-544 Statistics and Probability (3)
MAT-545 Patterns and Algebraic Thinking (3)
MAT-546 Algebra (3)
EDU-616 Practicum: Leadership in Mathematics Education (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
EDU-583 Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Education Research (3)
EDU-665 Digital Game Based Learning and Design (3)
Mathematics Instructional Leader, Grades 4-9
MAT-501 Number and Operations (3)
MAT-503 Fundamentals of Algebra (3)
MAT-507 Algebraic Functions (3)
MAT-521 Measurement and Geometry (3)
MAT-531 Data Analysis and Statistics (3)
MAT-532 Probability and Simulations (3)
MAT-533 Calculus (3)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
EDU-583 Special Topics in Mathematics Education (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Education Research (3)
EDU-616 Practicum: Leadership in Mathematics Education (3)
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Reading Specialist
Designed for elementary and secondary certified teachers who want to expand their knowledge of literacy theory and practices to become literacy leaders in K-12 settings.
Certificate programs also available.
Program of Study
Curriculum (36 Credits)
Required Courses (30 Credits)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Educational Research (3)
EDU-556 Technology for Instruction and Management (3)
EDU-586 Techniques of Teaching Reading and Writing to Students with Limited English Proficiency (3)
EDU-612 Remedial Reading Instruction for Classroom and Clinical Settings (3)
EDU-618 Resource Role of the Reading Specialist (3)
EDU-629 The Roles of the Literacy Coach (3)
EDU-691 Practicum: Application of Remediation in a Clinical Setting (3)
EDU-542 Instruction in Reading (required for secondary teachers) (3) OR
EDU-551 Teaching Reading and Writing in Content Area II (required for elementary teachers) (3)
Electives (6 Credits)
Prerequisites - Elementary:
EDU-509 Processes and Acquisition of Reading (3)
EDU-510 Elementary Reading Materials (3)
EDU-511 Assessment of Reading (3)
EDU-542 Instruction of reading (3)
Prerequisites - Secondary:
EDU-580 Teaching Reading and Writing in Content Areas I (3)
EDU-551 Teaching Reading and Writing in Content Areas II (3)
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Spanish
The Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: Spanish, offers a foundation at the graduate level in Hispanic linguistics and literature while deepening the classroom teacher’s understanding of the interrelated nature of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture within today’s global society. The prerequisite for all graduate Spanish courses is an undergraduate major in Spanish or four upper level Spanish courses.
Program of Study
Curriculum (30 credits)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Educational Research (3)
EDU-544 Educational Assessment (3)
EDU-676 Educational Applications of Multimedia (3)
LSP-560 Advanced Oral Communication in Spanish (3)
LSP-528 Spanish Linguistics (3)
LSP-530 Perspectives on Spanish as a World Language (3)
LSP-559 Contemporary Hispanic World
LSP-501 Advanced Methods of Teaching Spanish
Elective Courses
LSP-501 Topics in Spanish: Magical Realism (3)
LSP-510 Survey of Masterpieces of Latin American Literature (3)
LSP-542 Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean: Literature and the Arts (3)
LSP-522 Survey of masterpieces in Peninsular Literature (3)
LSP-524 Survey of the Spanish Novel (3)
LSP-532 Contemporary Spain: Literature and the Arts (3)
LSP-501 Topics in Spanish: Hispanic Women’s Voices in Film and Literature (3)
LSP-526 Hispanic Women Writers (3)
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: STEM
Responsive to Maryland’s statewide initiatives that identify Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as priority content areas, this program provides content and methodology for teachers of grades K-8.
Program of Study
Curriculum (36 Credits)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
PHY-560 Physics for Teachers K-8 (3)
CHM-560 Chemistry for Teachers K-8 (3)
EDST-500 Introduction to Design, Technology, and Engineering: Content and Instruction Strategies (3)
PHY-561 Space and Earth Science for Teachers K-8 (3)
BIO-560 Biology for Teachers K-8: The Cell, Inheritance and Evolution (3)
EDST-501 Exploration in Design, Technology, and Engineering: Content and Instruction Strategies (3)
ENV-560 Sustainability for Teachers K-8 (3)
EDST-502 Application of Design, Technology, and Engineering: Content and Instruction Strategies (3)
EDST-503 Practicum: STEM for Teachers K-8 (3)
EDST-504 STEM Curriculum Development (3)
Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching: ESOL (MATESOL)
Program of Study
MA in TESOL for Certified Teachers (36 Credits)
EDU-508 Issues in TESOL (3)
EDU-543 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Educational Research (3)
EDU-545 Principles of Linguistics (3)
EDU-546 Methods and Materials for TESOL (3)
EDU-547 Assessing Second Language Acquisition (3)
EDU-548 Language Learning (3)
EDU-556 Technology for Instruction and Management (3)
EDU-557 Leadership Seminar I (3)
EDU-559 Leadership Seminar II (3)
EDU-567 Learning Theory and Practice (3)
EDU-586 Techniques of Teaching Reading and Writing to Students with Limited English Proficiency (3)
EDU-596 English Grammar for ESL Teachers (3)
Prerequisites: Six credits in a second language.