Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, MSEd
Focused primarily on K-12 populations, the M.S.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership is designed for individuals who wish to work in educational and leadership capacities both in and outside of formal classroom settings. Students choose one of two areas of informal specialization: Teaching and Learning, or Educational Leadership. Students enjoy individualized courses of study in a small, community-oriented cohort. Graduates work in schools, school administrations, after-school programs, museum settings, and educational non-profits.
For more information: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/programs/teaching-learning-leadership-masters
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| EDUC 6116 | Master's Foundations of Teaching and Learning (Incoming full-time students must register for EDUC 6116 in the fall semester) | 1 |
| EDUC 6168 | Master's Seminar in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership | 1 |
| Methods Course | 1 | |
| Ethnographic Filmmaking | ||
| Qualitative Studies of Developmental Interventions | ||
| Introduction to Mixed-Methods Research | ||
| Core Methods in Educational Data Mining | ||
| Ethnography for Language, Globalization, and Intercultural Studies | ||
| Qualitative Methods: Principles and Techniques | ||
| Introductory Statistics for Educational Research | ||
| Survey Methods & Design | ||
| Methods of Discourse Analysis | ||
| Qualitative Research: Concepts, Methods and Design | ||
| Advanced Qualitative and Case Study Research | ||
| Ethnographic Research Methods | ||
| Introduction to Causal Inference for Educational Research | ||
| Regression and Analysis of Variance | ||
| Quasi-Experimental Design | ||
| Social and Statistical Network Analysis | ||
| Craft of Ethnography | ||
| Classifications, Profiles, and Latent Growth Mixture Models | ||
| Concentration Courses 2 | ||
| One foundational course in the history, philosophy, and social foundations of education, such as: | 1 | |
| Whiteness and Education | ||
| Outside the School Box: History, Policy and Alternatives | ||
| School and Society in America | ||
| One course in Teaching/Learning or Educational Leadership, such as: | 1 | |
| Politics of School Reform | ||
| Educational and Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Diversity and Social Justice in American K-12 Education | ||
| Design of Learning Environments | ||
| Collaboration & Conflict | ||
| Gender & Education | ||
| Curriculum Development and Enactment | ||
| Leadership in Educational Institutions | ||
| Research on Teaching | ||
| Gender and Sexuality in Education | ||
| Conceptual Models of School Leadership & Organization | ||
| Research on Teacher Education and Learning to Teach | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select 5 elective courses, including one distribution course: | ||
| Electives 3 | 4 | |
| Distribution course 4 | 1 | |
| Other Requirements | ||
| Master's Capstone Project, supported by EDUC 6168 | ||
| Total Course Units | 10 | |
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The MSEd degree requires a minimum of 10 CUs. All courses counted towards the degree must be at the 5000 level or above. No transfer credits are accepted. All students must take at least 3 CUs to be considered full-time. Part-time students enroll in 1 to 2 CUs per semester.
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Full-time students should take 1 Concentration course in the Fall and 1 Concentration course in the Spring.
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The elective courses should contribute substantively to a student's area of specialization. The 5100 course number is used to denote an experimental course offered for the first time, and several sections of 5100 may be offered in a single semester.
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Candidates for the M.S.Ed. degree must demonstrate knowledge of the field of education beyond the area of specialization. This requirement is met by satisfying the distribution requirement. To meet the distribution requirement, students must complete one approved graduate level (5000 and above) GSE course outside the student’s area of specialization, earning a grade of "B" or better. Students should check with their program manager for a list of courses approved to fulfill the distribution requirement. Further requirements regarding these courses may be specified by each division.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.