Community and Teacher Leaders

Overview

Students learn to harness the collective knowledge of community members and educators to have a positive impact on community and school success in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Emphasis is placed on the importance of community leadership and teacher leadership in times of cultural dissonance.

Students in the Community and Teacher Leaders program of the Northeastern Illinois University create connections between communities and schools in an effort to form partnerships that benefit all members of the neighborhood, including students, teachers, parents/guardians, and families. Graduates are intuitive and sensitive to how identity, socioeconomic status, geographical location, and individual circumstances impact youth, educators, and neighborhoods.

The M.A. program admits students for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The entire program can be completed in as little as 15 months. Online, hybrid, evening and weekend classes are available to fit the needs of working professionals.

Careers

The M.A. in Community and Teacher Leaders program values diversity, relationships, partnerships, and coalition building among educational setting and the community. A master’s in leadership prepares students to listen, to communicate, to collaborate, and to serve as agents of change across differences in background and viewpoint as it relates to schools and communities striving for social change and educational inclusiveness. Graduates are able to pursue a multitude of careers, including:

• Teacher Leaders

• Department Chairs

• Coaches

• Professional Developers

• Community Organizers and Activists

• Educational Outreach Coordinator

• School and Community-based Researchers

• Museum Educators

• Roles in Non-Profit Leadership and Development

• School Board Leadership

• Curriculum Developers

• School and Community-Based Mentors

• Union Leadership

• Lead School Improvement Committees