Advanced Educator Preparation - Teaching and Learning (LEADMEd)
Get an in-depth look at Teaching and Learning (LEADMEd)
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The CEHD offers programs that share the common theme of "Teaching for Knowledge, Leadership and Change: Enabling Success for all Learners" in keeping with the belief that if teachers are to help their students become masterful learners, teachers must themselves be learners.
Programs in the CEHD integrate embedded field experiences that align both with program studies and professional education career goals. These experiences are to be mentored and assessed.
View the curriculum for Teaching and Learning (LEADMEd) for admission requirements, degree requirements and other information
LEADMEd in Teaching and Learning
Overview
Application Deadline (Fall Admission): August 1
Application Deadline (Sping Admission): December 1
Application (Summer Admission): April 1
This program can be completed 100% online.
The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning at the University of Louisville was created in collaboration with P-12 classroom teachers, school district specialists, university faculty and school administrators to enhance the skills, knowledge and expertise of the Rank III certified Kentucky teacher, who has earned a bachelor’s degree and wants to build his or her capacity to be a leader in the classroom, school and district.
Core courses (EDAP 637, EDAP 638, EDAP 639, EDAP 677, & EDAP 681) in this program are offered online.
Teacher Candidate Expectation
Teacher education candidates should visit the Educator Preparation Program page and review the expectations listed under the "Review These Teaching Profession Expectations" section.
Admission Criteria
Please visit the Educator Preparation Program page and read items listed under "Advanced Educator Preparation" for this program for more in-depth information regarding admission requirements for this program.
Financial Aid
In addition to the financial aid opportunities offered by the University of Louisville's Financial Aid office, the College of Education & Human Development also has information about financial aid.
Other financial aid opportunities available include student employment opportunities.
Supervising and Resource Teachers
In recognition of valuable service to the preparation of teachers and the need for all teachers to have continual professional growth, a Supervising Teacher or a Resource Teacher for a teacher intern may, with prior approval of the course-offering institution, take a maximum of six (6) credit hours per term at any public postsecondary institution and pay no tuition. The postsecondary institution shall waive the tuition up to a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
To apply, you must complete the Tuition Waiver Certification for Supervising and Resource Teachers Application . Please make certain that all Eligibility Criteria have been met. When completed by the Supervising Teacher and certified by the school principal, return the form to the Student Financial Aid Office at UofL. Students may exercise the tuition waiver option up to twelve months following the assignment.
For additional information, contact Rachel Kirk at 502-852-8379 or contact UofL Financial Aid at 502-852-5511.
Contact
You must be a certified teacher to apply for the M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning. For more information, please contact the person below whose program aligns with your initial certification.
Program Coordinators for the M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood, or Special Education
Justin Cooper
College of Education and Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Office phone: 502-852-2183
Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education
Justin McFadden
College of Education and Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Office: room 236
Office phone: 502-852-3976