Program of Study
In the Teacher Leadership for School Improvement program, you will take CORE courses, SPECIALIZATION courses, and a PORTFOLIO course in the final semester. Learn more about the degree options, program of study, and specialization areas available to you. When you’re ready to take the next step, visit our admissions page to apply, and explore the portfolio page to understand how you’ll document your growth throughout the program.
Master’s Degree
This M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction requires 36 credits with a focus on Teacher Leadership for School Improvement.
CORE courses include all of these:
· EDE 6325 Guided Teacher Inquiry
· EDG 6207 Transforming the Curriculum
· EDG 6348 Instructional Coaching
· EDG 6047 Teacher Leadership and School Change
· EDG 6415 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
· EDG 6445 Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Living in Poverty
Specialization Areas (5 courses in one or more areas below):
• Reading
• Educational Technology
• Media Literacy (literacy skills for 21st century learners)
• Secondary (6-12th) Mathematics
• Secondary (6-12th) Science
• ESOL
• Interdisciplinary (can include your choice of any specialization coursework)
Portfolio Practicum:
· 3 credits of EDG 6359 related to classroom implementation of course content and creation of a portfolio with evidence
Specialist Degree
This Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction requires 36 credits beyond a master’s degree. *NOTE: If your master’s is from UF, please ask the program coordinator for more information as special internal rules apply.
CORE courses include all of these:
· EDE 6325 Guided Teacher Inquiry
· EDG 6207 Transforming the Curriculum
· EDG 6348 Instructional Coaching
· EDG 6047 Teacher Leadership and School Change
· EDG 6415 Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
· EDG 6445 Meeting the Educational Needs of Students Living in Poverty
Specialization Areas (4 courses in one or more areas below):
• Reading (courses lead to K-12 reading endorsement in FL)
• Educational Technology
• Media Literacy (literacy skills for 21st century learners)
• Secondary (6-12th) Mathematics
• Secondary (6-12th) Science
• ESOL
• Interdisciplinary (can include your choice of any specialization coursework)
Portfolio Practicum:
· 5 credits of EDG 6910 and 1 credit of EDG 6953 related to classroom implementation of course content and creation of a portfolio with evidence