Ed.D. Teacher Leadership
Program Description
The Teacher Leadership Program prepares educators to lead their colleagues as teachers. Graduates of the program will be able to earn a Service (S) certificate in Teacher Leadership. Coursework includes graduate semester hours in advanced topics such as assessment, professional development, coaching, curriculum, leadership, and data-driven instruction. Candidates also participate in a residency, which provides significant opportunities for candidates to synthesize and apply the knowledge and practice to develop the skills identified in the Georgia Teacher Leadership Standards 1-7 through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in authentic, embedded settings, planned and guided cooperatively by the program provider and school district personnel.
Program of Study
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 Method
Dissertation
- TLED 9900: Dissertation Program Total (Ed.D.)
Minimum 48 Credit Hours
Admissions Requirements
Graduate Degree Candidates
- Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
- Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. An Ed.S. degree is required for admission. Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.ed.
- Clear Renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate - To print a copy of your Georgia clear, renewable certificate, you may log onto www.gapsc.com.
- Personal Reflections Statement - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should be 1-2 pages and address your professional training and interest, educational beliefs, professional goals, and why you seek to pursue your degree at KSU.
- Mentor Form - Mentor Form - This program requires that you have a qualified mentor who meets the GaPSC Mentor requirements at each phase in your program. You can find the mentor requirements and form here.
- Resume or Professional Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should document your education, years of teaching experience, current school and district, volunteer and service activities in which you have participated, and any leadership involvement. Resume MUST reflect at least THREE years of professional teaching or administrative experience prior to admission consideration.
- Employment - Employment - Candidates are required to by be employed as teachers or administrators in a traditional public school district, a charter school district, a charter school, or an independent school. By PSC regulation, candidates must be referred for admissions by their respective schools/districts, and Kennesaw State University must hold a Performance-Based partnership with the referring district.
- Two Letters of Recommendation - Two Professional Recommendations - Please use the online recommendation system to have your recommendation form sent electronically from sources that can address your success in teaching, ability for success in graduate study, and commitment to learners.
- Interview - An interview may be required. If so, you will be contacted by the program to set up an interview.
Deadline
The deadline for applications is April 1
Contact Us
Contact Dr. Arvin Johnson for more information at 470-578-3354 or ajohn560@kennesaw.edu
