Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

M.Ed. - Instructional Leadership

CU's Dr. Mildred Saffell-Smith.

Cumberland University's Master of Arts in Education Degree - Educational Leadership program is being taught out. Our new M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership begins its first cohort in Fall 2012.

The newly designed program will have two concentrations: 

  • A Licensure track that leads to a Tennessee Instructional Leadership License - Beginner (ILL-B)

  • A non-licensure track designed for candidates interested in Instructional Coaching in K-12 schools

This is a cohort-based 30 semester-hour program that can be completed in 14 months through a combination of On-Line, Hybrid, and on-ground courses. Field Experiences are required.


For more information on the Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Education Leadership, please email Dr. Charles Long or contact by phone at 615.547.1310.

 

M.Ed-IL (Non-Licensure) Instructional Coaching Concentration Admission Requirements

M.Ed-IL (Licensure) K-12 Instructional Leadership Concentration - Admission Requirements

  • All Instructional Leadership Licensure concentration applicants seeking the ILL-B must have  a valid Tennessee Teacher's License and three years education working experience. 

  • Cumberland University application accompanied by $50 application fee;

  • Official transcripts sent from all previously attended colleges and universities;

  • Interview with Educational Leadership faculty and LEA Leadership Team;

  • GPA in Bachelor's degree of at least 2.75, or 3.00 in previous Master's programs;

  • A case-study analysis writing sample completed on campus during interview visit;

  • Three dispositions ratings forms completed by district-level administrator or educator;

  • Be employed by a TN school district (County/district must have partnership agreement with Cumberland University)

  • Submission of portfolio (see below).

Under the Tennessee Learning-Centered Leadership Policy, Institutions of Higher Education across Tennessee require the following:

Portfolio Requirements for ILL-B License
Applicants must submit a portfolio with evidence which includes the following:

  • A current résumé

  • A copy of the most recent Performance Appraisal Record;

  • A copy of the TN SDE Experience Verification Form signed by the appropriate LEA personnel (http://www.state.tn.us/education/lic/doc/ed2034a.pdf);

  • A copy of most current professional development or future growth plan;

  • Evidence of ability to improve student achievement;

  • Evidence of leadership and instructional coaching ability;

  • Evidence of expertise in knowledge of curriculum/instructional design and assessment;

  • Evidence that describes qualities of collaboration, cooperation and relationship building;

  • A letter (on School Letterhead) from Director of Schools/Superintendent indicating the candidate would receive opportunities for appropriate field-based experiences.

Interview Requirement
During the interview, the candidate must be prepared to discuss how he or she has a working knowledge and track record of implementing the Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards.

* To complete the program, licensure-seeking candidates must complete an oral defense of their portfolio in the last semester of work. Candidates completing the K-12 Instructional Leadership concentration must successfully pass the Praxis SLLA Exam required for the ILL-B License (Test Code 6011) to obtain both the M.Ed. degree and state licensure.

Financial assistance in the form of student loans may be available for degree-seeking students.