Classroom Instructional Leadership Degree
Master of Arts
The Crown College MA Instructional Leadership is designed to provide practical and applicable information that will increase the aptitude of the classroom teacher or school administrator and prepare the teacher for relicensing or recertification.
Through classroom leadership courses the classroom teacher or school administrator will be able to deliver transformational learning in diverse classrooms, and lead the school in curriculum design.Our classroom teacher training college also prepares one to serve in a mentoring/coaching role in the context of individual settings, and to evaluate local data to propose instructional or curricular design. This program enables students to articulate and implement research-based curriculum decisions.
Career Outlook
The potential future for graduates of this master’s program is promising. There is a definite need for degreed and qualified teachers who are skilled in managing, leading, and monitoring other teachers. The need for teachers who can create develop course curriculum and areas of study is growing. Teachers with this degree are more likely to progress in their field than those without a degree.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission - Member of the North Central Association (NCA)
Quick Facts
- CONVENIENCE. Earn your degree completely ONLINE without interrupting your career
- VALUE. $410 per credit. Ask about financial aid packages and scholarships
- 36 Credit accelerated program can be completed in just 2 years
- Grades are based primarily on written work, projects, and course participation
WELL RESPECTED Largest ONLINE adult program among Minnesota’s faith-based non-profit colleges and universities
GLOBAL NETWORKING opportunities with other adult learners, faculty practitioners, alumni, and enhanced career services
EXPERT FACULTY offer the best of both worlds: terminal academic degrees and significant real world teacher education expertise through our classroom teacher training college
Sample Classroom Leadership Courses
- Brain Based Learning Theory
- Effective Instruction
- Measuring and Assessing
- Managing Diverse Classrooms
- Trends and Issues in School Curriculum
* Capstone – all students will develop a research –based curriculum project during this course
Program Prerequisites
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate degree
- Completion of twelve undergraduate semester credits in education
- Two years of full time classroom teaching experience
Application Process
- Submit the Application for Admission with the $20 application fee.
- Email a copy of your current resume to ericksonn@crown.edu .
- Submit an official transcript reflecting an earned baccalaureate degree and official transcripts from all graduate schools attended. Applicants must also request official transcripts from any school(s) that show completion of required program course prerequisites. For your convenience, transcript request forms .
* Contact the Education enrollment counselor at 1.800.68.CROWN or 952.446.4100 if you have any questions about whether you have met the required prerequisites
