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The Education Specialist degree is awarded in the fields of instructional leadership, elementary education, and teacher leader. Course requirements range from 30-36 semester hours of credit. 700-level courses are restricted to candidates admitted to the Education Specialist Program through the Office of Graduate Admissions.  See specific program requirements.

Teacher Leader — Class AA

(Alabama State Board of Education Approved)

General Admission Requirements

1. Valid master’s-level professional educator certificate in any teaching field or area of instructional support.
2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on all master’s-level coursework.
3. Satisfactory completion of all testing requirements set forth by Alabama State Department of Education. Contact UNA certification officer for details.
4. ASBI/FBI background clearance.
5. Minimum of three full years of full-time teaching experience in a P-12 setting.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
EDS 701	Professionalism and Ethics in the School Culture	3
EDS 702	Applied Research I	3
EDS 703	Digital-Age Leadership to Enhance Student Learning	3
EDS 704	Culturally Proficient Leadership	3
EDS 705	NBPTS: Issues and Trends 1	0-3
EDS 709	Applied Research II	3
TL 710	The Teacher Leader	3
TL 712	Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher Leaders	3
TL 715	Curriculum Development for Teacher Leaders	3
EEX 605	Survey of Students with Disabilities (if not previously taken)	0-3
Advisor approved graduate coursework		6
Total Hours		30-36

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Or, hold a National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certification.