Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leader at University of Hawaii at Manoa

An 18-credit graduate certificate run by the Curriculum Studies and Educational Foundations departments to prepare teachers to lead classroom, school and district improvement through a range of leadership roles based on the Teacher Leader Model Standards. It may be earned with the MEd in Curriculum Studies or as a certificate-only programme.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Department of Curriculum Studies (with Educational Foundations)  |  Duration: 18 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Honolulu, HI, United States

What you will study

A 9-credit core covers Curriculum Leadership (EDCS 622), New Literacies Leadership (EDCS 607) and Cultural Diversity and Education (EDCS/EDEF 630). Students then choose one course from each of three elective groups (for example EDCS 640 seminar, EDEF 652 History of Education in Hawaii, EDEF/EDEA 675 Educational Policy Studies) and finish with a Teacher Leader capstone project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for educational leadership roles in school and community contexts, providing professional development for teachers and conducting research on teacher leadership.

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