Overview
The Teacher Leadership, Mentoring, and Professional Development program of study will include a set of required courses in language and literacy studies, teacher leadership, and teacher research. You also will have an opportunity to focus in other areas of our department, including:
- STEM Education
- Social Studies Education
- Cultural Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Technology
- Bilingual/Bicultural Education
- English as a Second Language
Program Goals
Develop mentoring and support skills while working with preservice teachers. Prepare for career path that involves mentoring and leadership roles in professional development at the school and district levels. Develop and continue a relationship with the teacher preparation program at the University of Texas at Austin.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Literacy Leadership for Change
- Educational Research and Design
- Classroom Discourse and Teacher Research
- Children's Literature
- Practice in Reading Difficulties
- Literacy Leadership for Change
- Reading Practicum
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching Educational Leadership View 3205 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.; or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0, particularly during the last two years of college and in any previous graduate study. The department will consider applications with lower GPAs.
- We also consider teaching experience as a criterion during the admission process. EC-12 teaching experience, especially among underserved populations, is preferred by most program areas.
- Specify interest in this program by including Teacher Mentoring, Leadership & Professional Development Masters in your application. If you do not you will not be considered for this program.
- Statement of Purpose
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three (3) Letters of Reference. In addition to the letters of recommendation required by the department, you also are required to have a letter of support from your school principal.
Tuition Fee
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International
18032 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9016 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
18032 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9016 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
9274 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4637 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Austin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.