Program Overview
The Education - Teacher as Leader at Northern Kentucky University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education - Teacher as Leader programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 822 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 534 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Highland Heights, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Teacher as Leader programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Orientation to MAED Teacher as Leader
- Leadership in Contemporary Schools
- Introduction to Educational Research for School Leaders
- Leadership in a Diverse Society
- Instructional Design and Curriculum
- Applied Educational Research
- General Content Option
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement
- Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (birth-5)
- Reading Endorsement (P-12)
- Learning Behavior Disorders P-12
- Moderate to Severe Disabilities P-12
- English as a Second Language
- Special Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application & Application Fee: Complete online application for admission to the Master of Arts in Education: Teacher as Leader program as a degree seeking student. Information concerning the online application and application fee is available on the Office of Graduate Programs website. The application fee is waived for applicants who have received a bachelor\xc2\x92s or master\'s degree from NKU.
- Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework. One transcript must show conferral of a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have attended NKU are not required to submit official transcripts for NKU coursework.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores: Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (general test) taken within the past five years. The GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have an undergraduate grade point of 3.0 or higher, and for applicants who have already earned a master\'s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Statement of Professional Goals (SPG): Submit a typewritten Statement of Professional Goals, approximately 300-400 words in length. The SPG should state the applicant\'s reasons for pursuing the Master of Arts in Education: Teacher as Leader degree and the concentration and/or endorsement desired. The SPG should also state the applicant\'s goals for professional growth and explain specifically how the chosen degree program/endorsement area will make it possible for the applicant to achieve these goals and improve her/his knowledge and skills as a teacher. The SPG will be evaluated for completeness, quality of written expression, and clarity of professional goals.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit three (3) recommendation forms. Applicants should seek recommendations from colleagues familiar with the applicant\'s qualifications for graduate study (e.g., former professor, current principal, supervisor). Within the letter, those providing recommendations should explain their professional role, their relationship to the applicant, and their assessment of the applicant\'s qualifications for graduate study. Recommendation letters submitted without the recommendation form will not be accepted. Recommendation forms are available on the Office of Graduate Programs website.
- Teaching Certificate: Submit a copy of one\'s current teaching certificate or out-of-state equivalent. New teachers in Kentucky may submit a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility.
- Teacher as Leader Admission Agreement: Print, sign, and submit the Teacher as Leader Admission Agreement to the Office of Graduate Programs. The agreement form is available here: Teacher as Leader Admission Agreement
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 822 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 534 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 822 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 534 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northern Kentucky University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, United States
Northern Kentucky University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 15