Overview

The Educational Leadership with a concentration in Teacher Leadership at Mississippi State University is a comprehensive graduate programme designed to empower educators to lead both within and beyond the classroom. This curriculum focuses on developing strong leadership characteristics that enable teachers to improve student achievement and promote healthy learning communities. By integrating theory with practical application, the programme prepares professionals to evaluate instruction and supervise staff effectively.

Students enrolled in this track benefit from a flexible structure that complements the demanding schedules of full-time P-12 educators. The coursework is deeply rooted in the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, ensuring that the training remains relevant to contemporary educational challenges.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28586 per year
National fee: USD 28586 per year
Local fee: USD 10454 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 30 credit hours of graduate study. Modules may include:

School Leadership
Using Data for School Improvement
Effective and Reflective Practitioner for Teacher Leadership
Educating Diverse Learners
Differentiation of Instruction for Teacher Leadership
Curriculum Leadership
Teaching Practice & Learning Environment for Teacher Leadership
Leadership for Positive School Culture
Assessing Content Knowledge for Teacher Leadership

Careers with Educational Leadership with a concentration in Teacher Leadership

Graduates of this programme are highly employable across a variety of professional roles within the education sector. The skills acquired during the course prepare individuals for leadership positions that do not necessarily require a move into full-time administration, allowing them to make a significant impact on instructional quality. Potential career paths and roles for alumni include:

Instructional Coaches
Lead Teachers
Educational Coordinators
Programme Directors

By fostering expertise in data analysis and staff supervision, the programme ensures that graduates are equipped to lead school-wide initiatives and mentor fellow educators to improve overall institutional performance.

Programme Structure

Courses:

School Leadership
Using Data for School Improvement
Effective and Reflective Practitioner for Teacher Leadership
Educating Diverse Learners
Differentiation of Instruction for Teacher Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:

Grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale on the last half of the bachelor’s degree;

Letter of endorsement from current school administrator and two additional letters of reference;

Statement of purpose;

Valid teacher’s license;

Evidence of full-time P-12 classroom teaching experience;

Current résumé; and

Interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28586 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28586 USD / year

≈ 28586 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10454 USD / year

≈ 10454 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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