Relevant Course Work

Penn State's 30-credit online master of education degree in educational leadership — teacher leadership option emphasizes the knowledge and skills that you need as a teaching professional to achieve a supervisory role in your school. Each course in the program focuses on helping you to integrate your teaching experience while honing your leadership skills.

The course work is divided into four tiers and a capstone project. You are strongly encouraged to proceed sequentially through each of the four tiers, although you can take the courses within a given tier in any order.

Course topics include:

• learning theory
• teacher inquiry
• curriculum design
• teacher leadership
• school improvement
• instructional supervision

Once you are accepted into the program, you may begin your course work during any academic semester. The typical student course load is expected to be three to four courses per year.

Collaborative Experience, Practical Applications

The master's degree curriculum uses a blend of web technology, print, and other media to maximize flexibility without sacrificing professor and student interaction.

Communication tools, including bulletin boards and email, are used to foster a collaborative environment, providing you with the opportunity to learn from one another. The curriculum and course format can help you develop practical applications of the topics you study. Learn online when it is convenient for you, and immediately apply what you've learned to your job.