Teaching and Learning (LEADMEd)
Application Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning program must submit the following:
- Completed UofL graduate application submitted at https://apply.graduate.louisville.edu/apply/
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution to the UofL Graduate School. Transcripts issued to the candidate, and/or uploaded by the candidate, are considered unofficial.
- International transcripts must be evaluated per UofL Graduate School requirements: https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/international/evaluation
- Personal statement – Candidates should upload an essay in response to the prompt below. The essay should be double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 point font) and no more than three pages in length.
- Describe how you, as an educator, understand your own learning process. What strategies, experiences, or conditions best support your growth as a learner? How do you create inclusive, affirming spaces that honor the identities and backgrounds of every student? How do these insights influence your teaching practices?
- Current resume
- Copy of current Kentucky teaching certificate
- Recommendations – Two (2) recommendations are required. Requests are automatically sent to the recommenders’ emails once the graduate application is submitted. Adequate time should be given for recommenders to respond to the request by the application deadline. Candidates may log into their admission portal to check the status of the recommendations.
- Signed documents included in the application. You will be asked to review and sign the Professional Code of Ethics/Technology User Agreement.
International Applicants:
- International applicants must submit additional application items, and meet additional admission requirements. Information on the international application and admission requirements can be found here: https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/international
Admission Requirements
- Complete application (including all checklist items above and payment submitted).
- Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited institution. Candidates enrolled in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree can be reviewed for provisional admission - pending a final, degree transcript.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. Candidates with a GPA lower than 2.75 should consult with the admissions counselor to discuss state certification requirements and potential options.
Admission is competitive. Meeting the GPA minimum and all other admission requirements does not guarantee that prospective students will be accepted into the program.
Program admission dates: Spring, Summer or Fall semester
Application Deadlines: December 1 for Spring, April 1 for Summer, and August 1 for Fall
Out-of-State Students
Out-of-state applicants should check state authorizations and licensing disclosures for requirements in your state. Please be advised that the University of Louisville cannot guarantee that our program will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. The University of Louisville makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for programs is current; however, licensure requirements are always subject to change. Applicants should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements.
Program Requirements
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
Academic Program Code(s): LEDMEDCOO, LEADMEDSJO
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Learning - Level I | ||
| EDAP 637 | Using Assessment to Improve Student Achievement | 3 |
| EDAP 638 | Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDSP 639 | Education Research in P-12 Setting | 3 |
| Teaching and Learning - Level II | ||
| Concentration Courses 1 | 12-15 | |
| Elective | 0-3 | |
| Teaching and Learning - Level III | ||
| EDAP 677 | Developing Collaborative Groups: Facilitating, Coaching and Mentoring | 3 |
| EDAP 681 | Teacher Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 30 | |
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Concentration coursework is selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.
Midpoint Assessment: Successful completion fifteen (15) credit hours; scored target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates (scored by instructor); acceptable dispositions rubric (scored by advisor); minimum 3.0 GPA.
Exit Assessment: Successful completion of all required coursework; scored Target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates including dispositions assessment; minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than C.
Degree Candidacy: Students not enrolled during the semester in which they intend to graduate must register for degree candidacy as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.
Master of Education in Teaching and Learning—Special Education
Academic Program Code: LEADMEDSPO
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching and Learning - Level I | ||
| EDSP 639 | Education Research in P-12 Setting | 3 |
| EDSP 644 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDSP 669 | Single Case Research Methods and Designs | 3 |
| Teaching and Learning - Level II | ||
| Concentration Courses 1 | 15 | |
| Teaching and Learning - Level III | ||
| EDSP 652 | Academic and Behavior Response to Intervention | 3 |
| EDSP 653 | Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| or EDSP 687 | Practicum/Action Research | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Concentration coursework is selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.
Midpoint Assessment: Successful completion fifteen (15) credit hours; scored target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates (scored by instructor); acceptable dispositions rubric (scored by advisor); minimum 3.0 GPA.
Exit Assessment: Successful completion of all required coursework; scored Target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates including dispositions assessment; minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than C.
Degree Candidacy: Students not enrolled during the semester in which they intend to graduate must register for degree candidacy as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.
