EdS Teacher Leader
Certification
Program Detail
Next Start Date
May 13
Est. Program Length
1-2 years
Credit Hours
30
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$429
Alabama Teaching Certification
Yes
Degree Overview
The teacher leader education specialist online program prepares you to advance as an expert teacher. The program helps you improve the lives of your students with improved instructional practices and knowledge.
Topics include leadership, assessment, coaching, mentoring strategies, curriculum, assessment, research and more. Earn your degree fully online, at one of the most affordable institutions in the state.
Who is this degree for?
- Educators seeking the knowledge of a PhD or EdD program with the speed of a master’s program.
- Educators seeking a post-master’s-level education and a Class AA Professional Certificate.
- Educators seeking advancement opportunities as expert teachers.
Mentor Collective
The UWA Mentor Collective program enhances your online learning experience by linking you one-on-one with a mentor. Students learn what to expect in school, while mentors build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.
Program Detail
Next Start Date
May 13
Est. Program Length
1-2 years
Credit Hours
30
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$429
Alabama Teaching Certification
Yes
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Course Details
Total Required: 30 hours
Program Completion Requirements
The following requirements must be met prior to completion of the sixth-year Class AA Teacher Leader program.
The educator candidate shall:
- Complete all required courses.
- Maintain a 3.50 grade point average in all program courses with no grade less than “C.”
- A passing score on the Blackboard Ed.S. TL Program Portfolio Assessment which comprehensively assesses mastery of the curriculum of the teacher leader program.
Admissions
Initial certification for a Teacher Leader shall be at the Class AA level.
NOTE: Educator candidates must be unconditionally admitted prior to enrolling in any courses in the Teacher Leader degree program.
Unconditional Admission Requirements
- Meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
- A valid master’s-level Professional Educator Certificate in any teaching field or area of instructional support.
- A minimum of three full years of full-time teaching experience in a P-12 setting.
- Provide verification of background clearance/fingerprints.
- A portfolio containing:
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Evidence of ability to positively affect student achievement.
- Evidence of collaborative leadership potential.
- If an individual is admitted to an Alabama Class AA Teacher Leader program based on a master’s-level Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or area of instructional support from another state, completes the Class AA Teacher Leader program and subsequently applies for Class AA Teacher Leader certification, then the individual must earn at least a Class A Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or area of instructional support before applying for Class AA certification.
Your experience at the University of West Alabama is designed to be as straightforward and convenient as possible. From the moment you apply, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance from an enrollment counselor. And once you’re in your program, you’ll have a personal success coach who can answer your questions and help with anything you need.
Simply follow these steps to get started.
- Complete an online application.
- Have Supplement EXP form completed by your School System.
- Check Academic Calendar for all deadlines.
- Submit official college and institution transcripts (if applicable). – Download Form
Tuition
Graduate tuition is $429 per credit hour. There is a $60 technology fee each semester.
The University of West Alabama is dedicated to keeping education costs affordable and providing students with a full range of grants, scholarships and loans. Approximately 80 percent of UWA students receive some type of financial aid to support their studies. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The school code for UWA is 001024.
Transfer
UWA may accept up to 9 hours at the Graduate level for matching courses and curriculums for most programs.
