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Masters Degree<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Earn a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or a Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)<\/a> degree in Curriculum & Instruction, with an emphasis in Teacher Leadership for School Improvement (TLSI).<\/p>\n

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Once admitted<\/a> into the TLSI program, your adviser will create a program of study<\/a> for you based on your choice of an area of specialization<\/a>. You will take 2 courses per term (fall, spring and summer), with the goal of program completion in just over 2 years.<\/p>\n

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We will create a program of study<\/a> for you based on course availability, degree requirements and your special interests. The 36-credit program will include 6-7 required courses in the CORE area, 3-5 courses in one of several specialization areas<\/a>, and courses designed to assist you in portfolio development<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    EDE 6325<\/td>\nGuided Teacher Inquiry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    EDG 6348<\/td>\nInstructional Coaching for Enhanced Student Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    EDG 6207<\/td>\nTransforming the Curriculum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    EDG 6415<\/td>\nCulturally Responsive Classroom Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    EEX 6296<\/td>\nDifferentiated Instruction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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