Teacher Leadership, Ed.S.

The Teacher Leadership AA/Ed.S. is a 30-semester-hour program designed to meet both degree and certification requirements. This program is available to teachers who hold a valid Class A Certificate from all subject areas and all grade levels. It has been approved by the State Board of Education for the Alabama Class AA certificate (levels P-12/all subject areas).

Admission Requirements for AA/Ed.S.

Applicants shall hold a master’s degree with an Alabama Class A certification in any teaching field, grade level, or area of instructional support, with a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must have at least 3 years of teaching experience and must submit an EXP form completed by their school board.
Applicants must submit a copy of their current Class A certificate.
Recommendation Forms are required.
Professional portfolio is also required.

Retention/Completion Requirements for AA/Ed.S.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5.
A passing score on a comprehensive assessment, which includes action research documentation and formal presentation.

Curriculum Outline (30 credit hours required)

Leadership and Policy Study (9 credit hours)

School and Community Resources (6 credit hours)

Professional Practice and School Improvement (9 credit hours)

Electives (6 credit hours)

Students may select two 600-level adviser approved graduate courses.

Note:

Students who have not completed the special-education requirements are required to take a general survey course (SPED 507 or SPED 508 ), which will make the program 33 credit hours.