Graduate Degrees in Teacher Leadership

Teacher Leadership

Online and affordable, the School of Education’s innovative teacher leadership program helps working educators develop leadership skills that can transform classrooms and communities.

Stack any three teacher leadership certificates into a full master’s degree. The program is designed to give teachers flexibility by using a quick enrollment process, pay-as-you-go model and flexible time frames to fit your needs. 

Build your own master’s degree. Choose any three graduate certificates from a palette of offerings.

Pay as you go. Designed for working teachers, the master’s program uses a simple, affordable tuition model.

Finish courses on your own schedule. Classes are fully online and flexible, allowing you to balance them with your teaching schedule.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Teacher Leadership


Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership

  • Must complete any 3 approved graduate certificates
  • Fully online program with synchronous and asynchronous components
  • No comprehensive final examination required
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

  For program details, review the course catalog for the MA in teacher leadership.

Research Areas

  • Science Education
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Bilingual/Bicultural Education
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Education

Learn More About Research Areas at CU Boulder

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

Explore General Funding   Explore Department-Specific Funding

Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.  

Explore ways to connect with other graduate students on campus, online and off campus, locally and internationally.

Learn about our commitment to ensuring our graduate education is accessible and welcoming for all students.

Find resources with contact and location information for a broad range of services.

Attend regular, graduate-specific workshops and seminars to hone practical and professional skills before entering the job market.

Connect with an established graduate peer mentor who serves as your guide through the graduate student experience.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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