Master of Arts in Education / Teacher Leadership (Licensure)
Western Colorado University

Program Details

You can advance student learning and school reform with the Master of Arts in Education / Teacher Leadership from WSU. This online teacher leadership master’s program nurtures graduates to be:

  • Excellent educators
  • Respected by peers
  • Recognized for leadership skills
  • Lifelong learners

Through the online teacher leadership graduate program, students gain leadership skills for use in their schools, districts, and communities. Besides completing a capstone project, topics of study cover shaping school culture, formal and informal assessment methods, and research and critical inquiry for leaders.

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Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Western Colorado University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Criminal Background Check, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Requires on-campus, five-day orientation 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the content area you’d like to teach by either: passing a Praxis Subject Assessment OR holding a degree in the content area OR provide transcript evaluation that shows you have taken 24 semester hours of college coursework in your endorsement area
  • If seeking to complete alternative teacher licensing, must secure full-time teaching position