Overview
You may choose to add an additional endorsement or certification to your current teaching certificate, or pursue additional advanced coursework in your initial teaching area. You must have completed a master’s degree and hold a Kentucky Rank 2 teaching certificate (or equivalent from another state).
The Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading at Northern Kentucky University is for teachers who wish to enhance their teaching, leadership and mentoring skills. This program would engage students in learning and practicing principles and skills of collaboration, mentorship, and research-based practice, leading to improved skills for graduates, the teacher candidates under their influence, and the P-12 students in their classrooms. Program completers would be eligible for rank change (Rank 1) in Kentucky.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Completing of the Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading will not only lead to a Kentucky Rank 1 certificate, but also to prepare you to be a mentor for new teachers and those pursuing teaching as a career.
- In addition, you will develop research and leadership skills which may be used to evaluate teaching practices, and curriculum, as well as position you for leadership opportunities in your school or district.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Based Teaching
- Capstone in Action Research
- Research Based Teaching
- Research Based Teaching
- Professional Laboratory Experiences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching Educational Leadership View 453 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete an Online Application
- Pay the $40 Application Fee
- Submit Passport Photocopy
- Submit your Official Transcripts
- Submit Proof of English Fluency
Tuition Fee
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International
25350 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 845 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
20100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 670 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
16500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 550 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Highland Heights
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.