Educational Psychology & Philosophy
Teacher Education Policy and Leadership
Please note: We are not accepting applications for the Teacher Education Policy and Leadership program during the 2009-10 admissions cycle.
What is Teacher Education Policy and Leadership?
This program is for individuals whose major focus is the general field of teacher education and not a particular curriculum area or emphasis. Applicants who chose Teacher Education Policy and Leadership as a major may still include minor study in particular curriculum areas or emphases, but their main interest is the general field of teacher education policies and in leadership positions. These individual would be prepared for careers as directors of teacher education or field experiences at colleges or universities, researchers who study teacher education programs and strategies, or directors in state or national agencies concerned with teacher preparation and development. The Association of Teacher Educators has information on its website about this field.
Core Areas of Study: Doctoral Program
Students are expected to demonstrate basic knowledge in the core areas of Teacher Education Policy and Leadership listed below. Students ordinarily will take courses from each area.
- The Development of Teachers and Learning to Teach
- Program Design and Pedagogies for Teacher Education
- Equity and Diversity
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Instructional Theory and Adult Learning
- Educational Foundations and Policy Studies in Teacher Education
Areas of Specialization
In consultation with their advisors, students complete their major courses according to their professional and research interests. Specialties include:
- Teacher Education Policy and Leadership
- Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs: Joint teacher education and educational psychology
Research Requirements
- Introductory course: "Philosophical Issues in Educational Research."
- At least a 3-course sequence in quantitative methods
- At least 1 (preferably more) in qualitative methods
- The above must include at least 4 courses in the methodology of the dissertation research.