Master of Arts in Education: Teacher Leadership: STEAM Track (MAEd)

Rosie Young, Ed.D., Chair
Nolen C. Allen Hall 321, Phone 502.272.8447, ryoung@bellarmine.edu

Bellarmine University's Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leadership program is designed to develop teacher leaders who will be challenged to reflect continuously upon: leadership skills; coaching and mentoring; analysis of assessment and data to impact instruction; strategies for closing the achievement gap through instructional best practices; the need to address equity and diversity in schools; and collaborative efforts to include colleagues, parents, and the community in comprehensive efforts for school improvement.

Students will complete a set of core requirements (15 hours), the strand courses (12 hours), and a capstone experience (3 hours).

Students will work collaboratively with course instructors to implement required assignments, school-based action research, field activities, anchor assessments, and professional development in a cohort-based professional learning community.

Acceptance into this program requires the applicant to be currently working in a formal or informal education setting.

The Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leadership program is offered in an online delivery format.

Requirements for Admission

• Evidence the applicant is currently working in a formal or informal education setting. Applicants seeking a Teacher Leadership endorsement, Literacy Leadership certification, or rank change (Rank II or I, for example) must submit a copy of their state approved teaching certificate.

• Official transcripts from each college/institution attended.

• A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or a grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale on the last thirty (30) hours of credit completed, including undergraduate and graduate coursework.

• Completion of Educational Autobiography/ Personal Goals Statement. (Used to assess critical thinking, communication, creativity and professional dispositions.)

• Two completed references from current school principal or designee and supervisor familiar with the candidate’s work. (Used to assess critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration and professional dispositions.)

• Signed copy of Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Certified Personnel.

• If your undergraduate degree is from an international institution, you were born outside the United States, or English is your second language, you will be required to submit an official TOEFLiBT (internet-based test) score and receive a total score of 80 or higher. We will also consider an equivalent score on the IELTS or MELAB tests. The School of Education reserves the right to require a TOEFL score from any applicant.