Curriculum Leadership and Instructional Coaching, Master of Arts (formerly Teacher Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction)
Graduate courses for the master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction are designed to assist in the advanced preparation of individuals who desire to become curriculum leaders. The Curriculum Leadership and Instructional Coaching (MCLIC) program allows learners to improve professional skills, put theory into practice, and enhance pedagogical and integration expertise. Candidates will benefit from a synthesis of current research and classroom applications during the coursework and in Clinical Experience. Candidates may choose from a general program of study in Curriculum Leadership and Instructional Coaching or may concentrate in Academically/Intellectually Gifted Education. An add-on licensure in Academically/Intellectually Gifted Education is also available. The MCLIC Program at Gardner-Webb University is state-approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education.
Mission Statement
The Curriculum Leadership and Instructional Coaching master’s program serves advanced candidates aspiring to curriculum roles that promote learning through facilitated collaboration and continuous improvement.
Admission Requirements
Program-specific admission requirements for full acceptance into the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction – Curriculum Leadership and Instructional Coaching (MCLIC) (formerly Teacher Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction (MTLCI)) are the following.
1. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all work completed beyond high school
2. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam, Miller Analogies Test, or an "A"-level teaching license or equivalent for those who are pursuing graduate-level licensure.
3. Three professional recommendations from persons, at least one of whom is a current or former school administrator, who know the applicant’s work as an educator or student.
4. Access to a classroom in which to engage in instruction.
5. Cohort Form
Program Standards
The Master of Arts in Curriculum Leadership and Instructional Coaching is aligned with the Teacher Leadership Specialist Standards:
1. Candidates will demonstrate leadership.
2. Candidates will support an environment that is respectful of a diverse population of educators.
3. Candidates will incorporate adult learning strategies and effective teaching and learning practices as they implement change.
4. Candidates will facilitate the growth and development of educators.
5. Candidates will engage in and facilitate reflective practice.
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO 1: The candidate will demonstrate curriculum leadership and apply understanding of
quality developmentally-responsive curriculum and professional standards to conduct a
curriculum evaluation and provide evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
PLO 2: The candidate will analyze site-based data to identify areas of need for a special
population and design a professional learning experience for teachers to differentiate instruction
and enhance the learning of diverse populations.
PLO 3: The candidate will utilize knowledge of adult learning theory and effectively employ
technology to create a research-based curriculum resource website that meets a professional
development need of teachers within the site.
PLO 4: The candidate will use action research methodology to collect and analyze qualitative
and quantitative data to address an assessment-related issue.
PLO 5: The candidate will employ knowledge of effective support strategies and research-based
resources to create an instructional improvement plan to maximize teacher effectiveness.
PLO 6: The candidate will engage in reflection about teacher leadership activities in relation to
professional standards and course content.
PLO 7: The candidate will produce grammatically correct, scholarly work adhering to APA
formatting standards
MCLIC Curriculum
MCLIC Requirements List
| MTCI 690 | Philosophy, History, and Methodology of Curriculum and Instruction for Teacher Leaders | 6 |
| MTCI 692 | Leading Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Populations | 6 |
| MTCI 693 | Current Issues and Special Topics for Teacher Leaders | 6 |
| MTCI 694 | Measurement, Assessment, and Action Research for Teacher Leaders | 6 |
| MTCI 695 | Teaching and Leading Instruction | 6 |
| MTCI 696 | Teacher Leader Clinical Experience Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
Upon completion of add-on licensure requirements, candidates are required to apply for graduation and pay the Graduate Certificate Fee. Candidates applying past the deadline for the semester in which they complete their add-on licensure requirements will be charged the Late Graduate Certificate Fee.