Overview

Key facts

This performance-based degree program offered by Mercer University seeks to achieve a proper balance between the experiences required for training a specialist and those required for development as a professional educator working with other educators. Completion of the program and a passing score on the GACE Content Assessment for Teacher Leadership will lead to eligibility for Level 6 certification in Teacher Leadership by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

A Teacher Leadership Portfolio and Online Teacher Leader Network will assist candidates as they transform into highly effective teacher leaders prepared to meet today's challenges. Other support elements include coaches, candidate support teams, and individual growth plans.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of curriculum and apply this knowledge to the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to standards
Model best practices in pedagogy and serve as a mentor and coach for other educators
Work with others to design and implement assessment practices and analyze data for monitoring and improving teaching and learning through data-informed decision making
Expand theoretical and practical knowledge of teachers with an understanding of the social-cultural, legal, political, and philosophical forces that influence the school environment

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Measurement & Assessment in Teaching

Leadership in Teaching

Residency

Advanced Curriculum & Instruction

Leadership in Professional Development

Philosonphy of Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Online Application
$30 Application Fee
Copy of Level 5 Certificate
Official College transcript(s)
Teaching Experience Documentation

Recommendation from School System

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22200 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22200 USD / year

≈ 22200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

22200 USD / year

≈ 22200 USD / year

Living costs

Doraville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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