Master of Educational Design and Technology Teacher Leadership
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Why earn a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Teacher Leadership from Strayer?
You’ll have an opportunity to create powerful classroom experiences. Earning a master’s online can help you improve your own teaching abilities while you nurture and guide other educators in your school district and beyond.
What is teacher leadership?
Teacher leadership involves educators who lead in their own classroom and beyond, whether it be within the school, school district or broader educational community. In this concentration, you’ll learn about improving curriculum through strategic policy, enhancing the professional development of your fellow teachers and driving education forward.
Is a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Teacher Leadership good to have? It depends on what you learn.
- Examine educational leadership theories in relation to the K-12 school environment and society at large.
- Demonstrate the ability to act on ethical issues inherent to teaching, learning and curriculum policy.
- Use oral and written communication skills to present plans, program information and assessment issues to K-12 stakeholders.
- Apply technology and information resources to research issues in teacher leadership.
- Develop leadership strategies to create an environment conducive to learning.
Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter. In general, Strayer University aims to keep the student-to-instructor ratio low.
How long does it take to get a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Teacher Leadership degree?
- There are 10 11-week courses in this program.
- How many courses you take at a time will determine how long the overall program will be.
- Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
- One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
- The standard requirement for one course is for students to spend 10 to 14 hours in weekly work, including in- and out-of-classroom work. The Strayer course design uses this requirement to meet applicable regulatory standards.
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Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We're committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you're proud to display.
Completion of Strayer University’s Master of Educational Design and Technology program does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for public school teacher or administrator licensure in any state, nor that a student will be eligible for pay raises, promotions or other job-related benefits. Students pursuing teacher or school administrator certification in the public school system should contact their respective state offices of education as well as local school district to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program. More information about state-specific requirements.
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The Strayer Master of Educational Design and Technology program consists of 10 courses, with the price of $1,680 per course. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.
What coursework do you need to specialize in teacher leadership?
Gain the advanced knowledge and skills you need to help shape K-12 education now and in the future. View all courses.
Sample courses
Bullying and debates about curriculum, standards, and accountability are everyday issues in conversations in schools throughout the U.S. In many ways, schools are microcosms of our diverse communities and society. This survey course examines contemporary issues impacting schools and the American education system by analyzing the evolving relationship among schools, communities, states, and national education goals and initiatives. Students learn how to examine social, political, economic, and legal issues in education from both historical and contemporary perspectives through dialogue and appreciation of diverse views.
Learn about the intersection of law and teaching, improving curriculum through strategic policy, and leadership in areas of teacher responsibility, such as instruction and professional development.
Develop the skills that will enable you to evaluate and use a Learning Management System (LMS) in a business or academic environment. Topics include synchronous and asynchronous e-learning methods; capabilities, benefits and constraints of LMS; organizational needs; and methods of communication available in the system. Learn to analyze an organization's needs, use a specific LMS, enroll users, load course materials, conduct an asynchronous class, input assessment items, enter grades and produce reports.
Explore the emerging role of teachers as leaders in K-12 educational environments. Discuss teacher leadership in a variety of capacities for instruction, school reform, curriculum development, assessment, school finance and budgetary input, classroom management, collaboration and community building, technology integration, and professional and staff development.
Understand the development and implementation of administrative policy and practices at the local, state and national levels. Develop critical skills required to systematically analyze, plan and make data-driven decisions and policies that foster the instructional improvement and organizational change necessary to support instruction. Prepare to meet the instructional challenges that will shape K-12 education now and in the future.
Prerequisite: To be taken last or next to last; a grade of B or higher is required.
Apply the rationale for and methods of developing a professional portfolio. Create a portfolio that includes a comprehensive collection of work and artifacts to demonstrate analysis, synthesis and evaluation of theoretical and practical knowledge gained in prior program courses. Demonstrate competency of your specific concentration area as well as of program outcomes. A supervising faculty member will evaluate your capstone project. A grade of B or higher is required.
What can you do with a Master of Educational Design and Technology, Teacher Leadership degree?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the education field.
Versatile skills for your future
The teacher leadership concentration can provide the skills to help you improve curriculum and provide opportunities for your fellow teachers to further their professional development.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Oversee, coordinate and assess employee performance including support staff involved in managing academic institutions, departments or alumni organizations.
- Guide students when choosing their program, making progress toward graduation and deciding their career paths.
- Manage and plan budgets, upkeep financial records and create financial reports.
- Set operational policies and protocols and adjust as needed based on analysis of operations and other research data.
- Support faculty and staff with various tasks like teaching courses, running orientation programs, distributing transcripts and planning events.
- Represent your school at community and campus functions, during accreditation processes and in meetings with faculty and staff from other schools.
- Attend community, state and national events or meetings to help promote your institution.
- Engage in faculty and college committee activities.
- Assist in hiring faculty and review their performance.
- Work with regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure your institution complies with the relevant standards.
- Coordinate course schedules, teaching assignments and room assignments to make effective use of buildings and equipment.
- Collaborate with academic staff to develop admission requirements and course credit policies.
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of Strayer master's alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2023
Master of Educational Design and Technology admission requirements
Before you can pursue your master’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
Proof of a completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 out of 4.0
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer.
Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International Master of Educational Design and Technology students
We welcome international students.
Campus locations
Come to a campus near you for guidance and support. You’ll have access to helpful resources, a supportive community and plenty of spaces to learn and grow.
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
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