Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

The Teacher Leadership M.Ed. program is a four semester degree (30 credit hours) intended for K12 educators working in public, charter, private schools and other educational organizations. The program is designed to support educators in developing the knowledge and skills specific to building a foundation of instructional leadership that supports school improvement.

Students who have successfully completed the Teacher Leadership M.Ed. program at the University of Utah and have a current Utah professional educator license may choose to re-apply (within 3 years of graduation) to the ELP department to complete requirements for K12 Administrative Licensure.

Complete the remaining six courses (+ practicum hours) of required administrative licensure coursework (summer, fall, spring semesters);

Pass a required Administrative Licensure test (Praxis or SLLA); and complete all eligibility requirements for recommendation to the Utah State Board of Education for Utah Administrative/Supervisory Licensure.