Oakland University’s Master of Education in Teacher Leadership was the first in Michigan to be approved for Advanced Professional designation. Beginning in September 2021, we will offer the state’s first online master of education degree that makes you eligible for Advanced Professional Educator designation. With online coursework that you can complete on a flexible schedule, our master’s in teacher leadership lets you keep working while you earn your degree. You’ll gain practical skills you can use immediately in your current classroom, while building the confidence and competencies to influence colleagues and bring about change as a teacher leader.
Oakland University’s Master of Education in Teacher Leadership was the first in Michigan to be approved for Advanced Professional designation. Beginning in September 2021, we will offer the state’s first online master of education degree that makes you eligible for Advanced Professional Educator designation. With online coursework that you can complete on a flexible schedule, our master’s in teacher leadership lets you keep working while you earn your degree. You’ll gain practical skills you can use immediately in your current classroom, while building the confidence and competencies to influence colleagues and bring about change as a teacher leader.
Widely recognized as a model of excellence in teacher education, Oakland University’s School of Education and Human Services has trained multiple generations of Michigan teacher leaders. Our online teacher leadership master’s degree provides a convenient, affordable pathway to the state’s highest level of teacher certification.
Our teacher leadership master’s degree is designed for educators who are committed to remaining in the classroom and wish to achieve excellence. In addition to attaining Advanced Professional Educator Designation (the highest status available in the state of Michigan), our master’s in teacher leadership qualifies you to:
The teacher leadership master’s degree consists of 10 courses totaling 30 credits, which concludes with the design and launch of a transformational change project. Selected course titles include:
Not sure if the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership is right for you ? Check out these other graduate degree programs at Oakland, and contact the graduate admissions team to discuss your options.