Master’s Program Overview

Earn your Master’s degree and principal’s license while gaining valuable leadership experience! This unique partnership between CfUT and WLC allows educators to earn their master’s degree in a blended format. Graduates of the program may earn Wisconsin licensure as a Principal (51) or Program Coordinator (64), and are successfully prepared to make a positive impact as an educational leader!

TEAM & FAMILY

We build a strong sense of team and family through a cohort model and face-to-face courses. Face-to-face courses include eight weekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5-9pm and are facilitated by a CfUT team member, alumni, or partner and include guest speakers from the field.

FLEXIBILITY

We offer flexibility through online courses. Courses alternate between face-to-face and online.

AUTHENTICITY

Where participants put theory to practice by assuming the role of principal during a six-week summer school program. We incorporate authentic opportunities for leadership through a practicum experience where participants put theory to practice by assuming the role of principal during a six-week summer school program.

Learn More

Typical Candidate Profile

A minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban classroom
Demonstrated success as a teacher
Viewed as a Christian leader among their peers
Uses data to identify and implement the right next steps
Connects and builds deep, trusting one-on-one relationships

Gains “buy-in” from others, even those who are initially skeptical
Makes smart choices about which things to prioritize
Strives to constantly improve at whatever they do
Thrives under pressure
Sets and achieves big goals

Takes initiative and is a self-starter
Stays focused on the positive
Passion to explore and/or aspiration to become a school leader in Milwaukee
Belief that the teacher is the number one determining factor in student achievement
Alignment with and personal investment in the Center’s mission, vision, and values

CfUT Selection Process

The initial application/screening process is conducted through CfUT to find individuals that would be a good fit and strong additions to the program and the summer school leadership staff.

Candidates must be nominated by a CfUT school leader, teacher, coach, or partner.

Candidates are interviewed by a CfUT team member using questions designed to assess their alignment with the selection criteria.

Candidates are observed in their current role for evidence of the selection criteria by a CfUT team member.

Master’s Program Costs

CfUT is pleased to offer this program tuition free to qualifying candidates. The value of this program is estimated at approximately $68,000. Participants must cover the cost of books and other licensure materials. Note: If a participant drops out of the program before completion, tuition must be paid back in full to CfUT.

Tentative Progression of Courses

The following chart shows the current progression plan for a learner in the Leadership and Innovation Master’s Degree Program with Principal Licensure:

Summer Yr 1:

Prerequisite #1 (March – July) Part 1 – Summer School Training and Leadership with CfUT
Prerequisite #2 (August) Residency I Orientation to Program

Fall Yr 1:

Session #1 (August – October) EDU 601* Education as a Change Agent in a Diverse Society

Session #2 (October – December) EDU 621 Curriculum Design and Technological Integration

Spring Yr 1

Session #1 (January – March) EDU 622* Best Practices in High Performance Instructional Methodologies

Session #2 (March – May) EDU 689 Law and Ethics in Education Reform

Summer Yr 2

Session #1 of 2 (March – July) EDU 691* Practicum: Administration in a Reform Setting (Part 2 – Summer School with CfUT)

Residency 2 (August) Summer School Debrief/ Topic Selection for Capstone

Fall Yr 2

Session #1 (August – October) EDU 681* Leadership, Change, and Collaboration

Session #2 (October – December) EDU 682 Law and Ethics in Education Reform

Spring Yr 2

Session #1 (January – March) EDU 623* Coaching, Mentorship, and Instructional Leadership

Session #2 (March – May) EDU 610 Advanced Educational Psychology

Summer Yr 3

Session #2 of 2 (March – July) EDU 691* Practicum: Administration in a Reform Setting (Part 3 – Summer School with CfUT)

Residency 3 (August) Summer School Debrief/Update on Capstone Project

Fall Yr 3

Session #1 (August – October) EDU 684* Entrepreneurship in Education

Session #2(October – December) EDU 692 Education Research Design

Spring Yr 3

Session 1&2 (January – May) EDU 693 Capstone Project

Graduation (May)

*Face to Face Courses

“The CfUT Leadership Development Program gave me real life experience and set me up for success with training and followed through with support.“