School of Education Graduate
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
M.Ed. Master of Education
A 30-credit online M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership offered jointly by Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport, built on the Universal Design for Learning framework.
Curriculum
Universal Design for Learning
Our master’s in Teacher Leadership degree program is designed for creative and analytical advocates and educators just like you. You will develop the skills, techniques, and experience to increase access to learning by reducing and removing physical, cognitive, intellectual, and organizational barriers for your students.
The UDL framework
In our M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership program, you will learn how to apply the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to proactively design capacity-building learning experiences. Within UDL, learner variability, whether visible or invisible, is seen as an asset. Based in cognitive neuroscience, UDL focuses on designing with variability in mind and removing barriers to learning by frontloading flexible options for engaging learners, teaching important concepts, and building goal-directed learners.
A cohort model
This program’s cohort model emphasizes a collaborative classroom where professors are mentors, providing creative and memorable in-the-moment coaching. You will also have access to a dedicated librarian for graduate students, online workshops, and exclusive graduate writing liaisons who provide tailored instruction and guidance. The Career Development team is also available to you during the program and long after graduation with career counseling, resources, workshops, and networking opportunities.
On a teacher’s timeline
Our flexible, 30-credit program is entirely online, an optimal fit for those who teach full time or care for their families. Up to 6 credits can be granted to students entering the program from prior learning as part of the Alternative Route to Certification. Students will be able to complete the remaining credits in as few as 15 months part time*. *Program length may vary by individual
The benefits of two universities
This is a joint program offered by Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport. You will learn alongside fellow students from both universities and share experiences in a rich learning environment. Upon completion, your master’s degree will list both universities. No GRE Required
Meet the Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) program director
With more than 35 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and educational leader, Dr. Scott Fellows brings extensive expertise and a deeply student-centered philosophy to the Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) program.
A lifelong educator, Dr. Fellows began his career teaching mathematics in Regional School District 1 — Connecticut’s first regional district — where he served six towns and multiple generations of learners. Dr. Fellows’s leadership experience spans several administrative positions, including assistant superintendent, interim superintendent, and interim principal. He has also taught education at the college level and has served on the M.Ed. program’s advisory committee since it was first established.
For Dr. Fellows, teacher leadership is about influencing the broader educational landscape and helping both students and schools reach their full potential. He believes the joint University of Bridgeport and Goodwin University Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) program offers a distinctive advantage by uniting educators from diverse backgrounds and districts. Above all else, Dr. Fellows encourages today’s educators to keep students at the center of every decision. “If you always put kids first,” he says, “everything else will follow.”
Scott Fellows, MS, Ed.D., Program Director
Admission requirements
How to apply
Graduate applicants are required to complete a graduate application for admission.
Program prerequisites
- Submit an official or unofficial transcript verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the equivalent of this degree from another country with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Submit an official or unofficial transcript from your most recent degree earned (this may be from prelicensure) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Applicants with less than a 3.0 CGPA may be considered for conditional admittance into the program under certain circumstances.
Required materials
- Complete a graduate application for admission
- Provide a professional resume
- Submit proof of immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella)
- Interview with program directors and/or faculty for admittance
- Provide strong recommendations highlighting excellence in the applicants’ professional experience
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA to graduate once accepted into the program.
- While this program is not open to international students, we invite you to explore other opportunities at UB. See our full list of academic programs.
Course catalog
Every course, in full
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Core courses
9 courses
Core courses
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EDUC 601 | Social Foundations of Education |
| EDUC 605 | Contemporary Issues in Urban Education |
| EDUC 610 | Teacher Leadership; Theory and Practice |
| EDUC 615 | Curriculum Theory |
| EDUC 620 | Effective Learning Environments |
| EDUC 625 | Classroom-Based Assessment |
| EDUC 630 | Instructional Coaching |
| EDUC 635 | Leading Professional Learning |
| EDUC 640 | Appreciative Inquiry Capstone |
ARC
6 credits
ARC
* Students who provide documentation that they have successfully completed Connecticut’s Alternative Route to Certification (ARC) will automatically receive 6 credits toward their 30-credit degree program. ARC completers are required to take all other courses unless they have successfully completed a portfolio in lieu of a specific course.
** Students must retake any M.Ed. course in which they receive a “C-” or lower.
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This is a joint program offered by Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport.