Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Arts Education

TEACHER-LEADER ENDORSEMENT
Master of Arts Education

ONLINE TEACHER-LEADER ENDORSEMENT

Add the Teacher-Leader Endorsement 100% online through Muskingum University. This program is designed to complement your educational leadership credentials (such as Principal, Administrative Specialist, or Superintendent) and help you progress in Ohio’s licensure tiers. Through coursework and internship, you’ll build leadership capacity and professional learning skills.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

  • Endorsement builds on existing leadership credentials (Principal, Administrative Specialist, or Superintendent)
  • Fulfills required credential in Ohio Department of Education’s four-tier licensure system
  • For candidates who already hold a master’s degree: three courses + internship
  • For candidates pursuing MAE + endorsement: full master’s curriculum + internship
  • Designed to integrate with your existing educator license and leadership roles

TEACHER LEADER-ENDORSEMENT COURSES

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

Option A – Add Endorsement with Existing Master’s

  • EDUC 758 Supporting Professional Learning (4) 
  • EDUC 764 Internship: The Teacher-Leader in Action (3) 
  • EDUC 858 Understanding Professional Learning (4)

Option B – Earn Master’s + Endorsement
In addition to the above courses, take these along with MAE courses:

  • EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3) 
  • EDUC 708 Exploring Comparative Education (1) 
  • EDUC 721 Ethical Leadership and Policy Development (3) 
  • EDUC 751 Assessing for Learning (3)
  • EDUC 757 Improving Instruction (3) 
  • MOLP 781 Leadership Literacy: Applying Theory to Practice (3) 
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3) 
  • MOLP 783 High-Impact Communication (3) 
  • MOLP 788 Work Teams: A Means for Positive Systemic Change (3) 
    After completing your master’s, take one additional course to fulfill the Teacher-Leader Endorsement (EDUC 764 Internship) 

For a complete listing of MAE requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog.

COURSES NEEDED TO ADD THE MASTER'S DEGREE

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 605 Leading and Learning in a Culture of Change (3)
  • EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3)
  • EDUC 608 Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1)
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3)

Choose One of the Following:

  • EDUC 700 Research Seminar and Project (3)
  • EDUC 710 Practitioner Seminar and Project (3)

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THE TEACHER-LEADER ENDORSEMENT?

With the Teacher-Leader Endorsement, you’ll be positioned to:

  • Serve in teacher leadership or instructional coach roles within schools
  • Lead professional learning communities, mentoring, and curriculum initiatives
  • Support staff growth and instructional improvement as a teacher-leader
  • Fulfill credential requirements for Ohio’s top licensure tier
  • Build credentials to transition into higher-level administrative roles

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduates may move into leadership roles such as:

  • Teacher Leader / Instructional Coach
  • Lead Teacher with teacher leadership responsibilities
  • Curriculum support or professional development lead
  • Teacher mentor or instructional specialist
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Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

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