Ed.D. Teacher Leadership - FAQS

• What is the difference between the Teacher Leadership Program and EducationalLeadership Program?

  The Teacher Leadership Program has courses that emphasize leadership in the
  classroom and the community. Many candidates interested in this program are wishing
  to become program and instructional leaders and coaches at their workplaces. The
  program provides opportunities for teachers to strengthen their knowledge and skills in
  working with other teachers, families and community leaders in the areas of research and instruction. Candidates who graduate from the Teacher Leadership program go on
  to become instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, educational research team
  leaders, program leaders, instructional advocates and mentor teachers in their work
  environments. Many candidates want to remain in the classroom or work closely with
  teachers in their classrooms. Persons interested in becoming a school administrator,
  principal, school district superintendent may want to apply to the Educational
  Leadership program. This program may have courses that focus on school
  administration, organization and management of educational programs and leadership
  at the administration level.

• I am a teacher not living in Georgia, am I able to complete the program?

  Teacher Leadership candidates at KSU are working towards earning initial certification
  in Teacher Leadership through the Georgia PSC. As a part of this work, the Teacher
  Leadership Program requires candidates to participate in field work and complete
  assignments in KSU partner schools. A Georgia Partnership Agreement form is required
  and should be on file for each Teacher Leadership student upon admission into the
  program. Because of this requirement, it is difficult for candidates outside the state of
  Georgia to complete the program.

• I am a teacher in a Georgia school, may I complete my assignments and fieldwork at the school where I am employed?
  Candidates within the program must complete their field work and assignments in
  Georgia partner schools. Field work and assignments maybe completed at your
  workplace as long as a Georgia Partnership Agreement is on file when beginning the
  program.
• Will any of my courses transfer from another institution?

  There are seven (7) required courses that all Teacher Leadership candidates take in
  order to prepare them for the Teacher Leadership GACE and initial Teacher Leadership
  certification. Those courses are not transferable. For additional questions regarding
  course transferability, please contact the Teacher Leadership program coordinator, Dr.
  Jen Wells, at jwells42@kennesaw.edu.

• I have earned the Teacher Leadership initial certification through the GeorgiaPSC. May I apply to your program?
  Because the Teacher Leadership initial certification can only be earned once you will
  not be eligible to apply for the Teacher Leadership Programs at KSU at the M.Ed., Ed.S
  or Ed.D. levels.
• What courses are in the Teacher Leadership Ed.D. Program?

  The courses that are in the Doctoral Degree in Teacher Leadership Program are listed
  below.
  
  Candidates must complete and defend their dissertation research before completing the
  program.

  Teacher Leadership Certification

  • TLED 7000: Foundations of Teacher Leadership
  • TLED 7101: Critical Analysis of Policy, Theory, & Praxis for Teacher Leaders
  • TLED 7465: Professional Learning in Schools
  • TLED 7785: Collaboration with Families and Community
  • TLED 7980: Action Research in Schools
  • TLED 7990: Residency & Capstone
  • TLED 8200: Mentoring, Coaching and Facilitating School Improvement
    
    Additional Program Requirements
  • ITEC 7305: Data Analysis and School improvement
  •  ITEC 7400: 21st Century Teaching and Learning
  • TLED 8830: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for Teacher Leaders
    
    Research Requirements
  • EDRS 8100: Qualitative Research I
  • EDRS 8200: Quantitative Research I
  • EDRS 9100: Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
    OR
  • EDRS 9200: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
    
    Dissertation
  • TLED 9900: Dissertation
    
    Program Total (Ed.D.) (Minimum 48 Credit Hours)

  FOR MORE INFORMATION VIEW KSU GRADUATE CATALOG

• When may I apply to the program?
  The Teacher Leadership Program accepts candidates once a year with the anticipation
  that courses begin in Summer after the application deadline. All application materials
  are due by April 1. All documents must be submitted by the deadline date.