Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

After completing the requirements for the California Preliminary Teaching Credential, candidates may be eligible to pursue the M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership. The remaining courses guide students in deeper reflection on their own practice as they make stronger connections between theory and practice and conduct classroom-based research. The course of study leading to the M.Ed. includes 24 units from credential course work taken at the post-baccalaureate level and the following:

• Educational Measurement
• Action Research for Practitioners
• Classroom-Based Research Project

Credential graduates from other universities may transfer some of their credential courses into this program as well, but their requirements will differ.

The M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership prepares individuals for teacher leadership roles in educational settings. It is for active classroom teachers who want to expand their knowledge of the teaching field and enhance their own practice.

There are two pathways to entering this program. The first is through the combined credential/master's program completed entirely through California Lutheran University. The second option is available to those who have completed their credential course work at other institutions.

A key feature of this program is the integration of theory, research, and practice. The course work can be completed while students continue to teach full time. Much of what is learned is immediately applicable to classroom settings as teachers investigate problems of practice and conduct action research in their own classrooms. A limited amount of credential course work (9 semester units of post baccalaureate work) may be transferred from other institutions.