This master's program provides instructional leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out or improve classroom instruction and related school improvement activities. Instructional leaders are classroom teachers who exercise leadership among fellow teachers and others to improve instructional practices, teacher performance, curriculum and staff development. This program provides classroom teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out or improve classroom instruction.
Courses focus on curriculum design, staff development, and teacher empowerment.
This degree is K-12. This program is 30 credits and includes courses in Curriculum and Instruction, Curriculum and Supervision, and Educational Psychology. Penn State Great Valley offers courses in both 14 and 7-week sessions. Most courses are offered in the 7-week format, meeting twice a week for 3 hours each night, or on Saturdays. There are six seven-week sessions each academic year.