Teaching and Learning (MEd)

Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (LEADMED)

Unit: College of Education and Human Development (ED)
Departments:  Elementary, Middle and Secondary Teacher Education and Special Education, Early Childhood, and Prevention Science                                                                                                      
Program Website   
Academic Plan Code(s): See Degree Requirements tab.

Program Information

This program is 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.

Concentration Areas

The curriculum provides opportunities for customization including endorsements, concentrations, or certificates within the program. Concentration options include:

1. Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
2. Elementary Education
3. Middle Grades Education
4. Secondary Education
5. Social Justice Education
6. Content Area or Teaching Specialty
7. Special Education Core
8. Learning and Behavior Disorders (for teachers already certified in Special Education)
9. Moderate and Severe Disabilities (for teachers already certified in Special Education)

Concentration coursework is selected by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor.

Program Highlights

• Individualized to meet professional goals
• Based on three levels of leadership development
• Specialized courses specific to content areas and grade levels
• Preparation pathway to National Board Application
• Courses taught by nationally recognized faculty
• Focused on meeting needs of diverse learners
• Emphasizes coaching and mentoring
• Places your classroom and school as the focus of course discussions and assessments

Application Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning program must submit the following:

• Completed UofL graduate application submitted at https://apply.graduate.louisville.edu/apply/
• Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework.  To be considered official, transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution to the UofL Graduate School. Transcripts issued to the candidate, and/or uploaded by the candidate, are considered unofficial.
  • International transcripts must be evaluated per UofL Graduate School requirements: https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/international/evaluation
• Personal statement – Candidates should upload an essay in response to the prompt below. The essay should be double-spaced (Times New Roman 12 point font) and no more than three pages in length. 
  • Describe how you, as an educator, understand your own learning process. What strategies, experiences, or conditions best support your growth as a learner? How do you create inclusive, affirming spaces that honor the identities and backgrounds of every student? How do these insights influence your teaching practices?
• Current resume
• Copy of current Kentucky teaching certificate
• Recommendations – Two (2) recommendations are required. Requests are automatically sent to the recommenders’ emails once the graduate application is submitted. Adequate time should be given for recommenders to respond to the request by the application deadline. Candidates may log into their admission portal to check the status of the recommendations.
• Signed documents included in the application. You will be asked to review and sign the Professional Code of Ethics/Technology User Agreement.

International Applicants:

• International applicants must submit additional application items, and meet additional admission requirements.  Information on the international application and admission requirements can be found here: https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/international

Admission Requirements

• Complete application (including all checklist items above and payment submitted).
• Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited institution. Candidates enrolled in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree can be reviewed for provisional admission - pending a final, degree transcript. 
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. Candidates with a GPA lower than 2.75 should consult with the admissions counselor to discuss state certification requirements and potential options.

Admission is competitive. Meeting the GPA minimum and all other admission requirements does not guarantee that prospective students will be accepted into the program. 

Program admission dates:  Spring, Summer or Fall semester 

Application Deadlines:  December 1 for Spring, April 1 for Summer, and August 1 for Fall

Out-of-State Students

Out-of-state applicants should check state authorizations and licensing disclosures for requirements in your state. Please be advised that the University of Louisville cannot guarantee that our program will meet licensure, salary, advancement or other requirements in their state. The University of Louisville makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for programs is current; however, licensure requirements are always subject to change. Applicants should always check with their state licensure board to confirm licensure requirements. 

Program Requirements 

Master of Education in Teaching and Learning

Academic Program Code(s): LEDMEDCOO,  LEADMEDSJO

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Concentration coursework is selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.

Midpoint Assessment: Successful completion fifteen (15) credit hours; scored target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates (scored by instructor); acceptable dispositions rubric (scored by advisor); minimum 3.0 GPA.

Exit Assessment: Successful completion of all required coursework; scored Target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates including dispositions assessment; minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than C.

Degree Candidacy: Students not enrolled during the semester in which they intend to graduate must register for degree candidacy as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.

Master of Education in Teaching and Learning—Special Education

Academic Program Code:  LEADMEDSPO

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Concentration coursework is selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.

Midpoint Assessment: Successful completion fifteen (15) credit hours; scored target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates (scored by instructor); acceptable dispositions rubric (scored by advisor); minimum 3.0 GPA.

Exit Assessment: Successful completion of all required coursework; scored Target or better on Rubrics for Advanced Candidates including dispositions assessment; minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than C.

Degree Candidacy: Students not enrolled during the semester in which they intend to graduate must register for degree candidacy as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.

Concentration Requirements

Concentrations in the MEd in Teaching and Learning consist of twelve - fifteen (12-15) credit hours of coursework selected in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.