Become an educational leader who understands how learning happens, inside and outside the classroom.
Empowering educators and leaders to make a difference inside and outside the classroom.
Focused primarily on K–12 populations, the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership master's program is designed for individuals who wish to work in educational and leadership capacities both in and outside of formal classroom settings. You will choose one of two areas of specialization: Teaching & Learning or Educational Leadership.
Rolling Application Deadline
Fall Entry Term
Full or Part-Time Enrollment Format
10 Courses
1 Year Duration (Full-Time)
On Campus Modality
The Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, M.S.Ed. program offers a broad and flexible foundation for understanding how people learn, how education systems function, and how thoughtful leadership can create positive change.
Students examine teaching and learning as deeply cultural and context-dependent processes. Courses explore how educational policies are formed, how curriculum is designed and implemented, and how learning takes place not only in schools but also through families, communities, media, and technology.
This program is highly student-driven, and you will work closely with your academic advisor to tailor your particular program of study to your interests.
Application Requirements and Deadlines Tuition and Fees Financial Aid
Rina Madhani, M.S.Ed., GED'19 | Co-founder & Executive Director of Start Lighthouse
Rina Madhani, M.S.Ed., GED'19 | Co-founder & Executive Director of Start Lighthouse
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: Online
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: Online
The master's degree in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership requires completion of 10 course units (7 required, 3 electives) of approved graduate-level work, and a final Master's Capstone Project. For more information on courses and requirements, visit the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership M.S.Ed. program in the University Catalog.
We're happy to help! Contact the Program Coordinator, Kate Moran, moranka@upenn.edu.
The Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, M.S.Ed., program prepares graduates for a variety of careers. Recent graduates from our program have found employment in after-school programs, museum settings, and educational nonprofits.
A graduate degree from Penn GSE opens up whole new worlds, intellectually as well as professionally. If you are a passionate, innovative, impactful leader—or aspire to be one—Penn GSE is the place for you.
Do you have questions about the application, financial aid, or requirements? We're happy to help!
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