Instruction and Leadership (M.S.)

The Master of Science in Instruction and Leadership is designed as a capstone degree for UNH CPS Post Baccalaureate teacher licensure completers and others holding current teacher licensure who are interested in improving their effectiveness as a teacher and who want to become effective teacher leaders who are focused on the improved learning of their PK-12 students. Graduate students in this program learn from research-based techniques to collaborate with peers to create positive change and to promote increased student success.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 36 credits
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

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A minimum grade of B- is required in all coursework.

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The Specialization Component of this program is made up of 24 graduate credits and may include an approved post baccalaureate and/or an approved graduate content area. Contact your program director to determine your Specialization Component for this program.

Our Accelerated Master of Science in Instruction and Leadership (MSIL) provides an opportunity for UNH undergraduate students to begin graduate study while completing a bachelor’s degree.

Accelerated Master's Requirements

• Current undergraduate student with GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Students must formally apply to the Graduate School and be accepted into the relevant Accelerated Master’s program before enrolling in the 800 level courses.
• Students must complete 90 credits before taking 800-level courses.
• Qualified students may complete up to 12 credits at the 800-level during their undergraduate studies, earning dual credit toward their B.S. and M.S. degrees.
• Once a qualified student matriculates into the MSIL program (after completing their undergraduate degree), students then complete the 12 credits of approved specialized content area  before completing 12 credits of required MSIL courses to fulfill the 36-credit MSIL program requirements.

Instruction and Leadership (M.S.) Accelerated Option (4+1)

The Instruction and Leadership (M.S.) is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate programs:

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and support a dynamic teaching and learning environment;
• Promote and support professional school culture to nurture all learners;
• Utilize leadership skills from a teacher-leader perspective to design, plan, and implement ongoing action research.