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The Master of Education, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (MTLL) degree program of study will facilitate individuals in engaging, ongoing dialogue, and study based on the integration of research, theory, and best practices. In addition to promoting the professionalization of teaching and improved professional practice, the completion of this degree will prepare candidates to be teacher leaders in the classroom, as an instructional facilitator in the school, or a curriculum administrator in the district. 

Unconditional Admission

Students are eligible to apply for unconditional admission to the Master of Education degree program in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership if they meet the following admission requirements:

 For unconditional admission applicant must:

1. Applicants must meet the admission requirements for Graduate College.
2. Applicants must have at least two (2) years teaching experience.
3. Approval from the program director or the Center for Leadership & Learning department head.

Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDFD 6003	Educational Research	3
EDLD 6003	School Law	3
EDLD 6313	Principles of Curriculum for School Leaders	3
EDLD 6403	Working with the Marginal Performer	3
MTLL 6003	School Organization and Leadership for Teacher Leaders	3
MTLL 6123	Instructional Leadership for the Master Teacher	3
MTLL 6133	Basic Elements of Curriculum	3
MTLL 6143	Organizational Change and the Role of the Master Teacher	3
MTLL 6223	Teaching and Learning for the Master Teacher	3
MTLL 6253	Advanced Curriculum Design Practicum for the Master Teacher	3
Select one of the following:		4
MTLL 6552 & 6552	Internship Practicum and Internship Practicum
MTLL 6554	Internship Practicum
Total Hours		34

• Prior to degree completion, a culminating professional portfolio must be successfully completed and approved by a portfolio review committee for both program of study options.
• Twenty-Seven (27) hours of graduate work must be taken while in residence at Arkansas Tech University.

Students who complete the program will exhibit the following ISLLC 2008 Standards:

1. An education leader promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders.
2. An education leader promotes the success of every student by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
3. An education leader promotes the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
4. An education leader promotes the success of every student by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
5. An education leader promotes the success of every student by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
6. An education leader promotes the success of every student by understanding, responding to, and influencing the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context