The Department of Advanced Instructional Studies and Educational Leadership is all about effective teaching and leadership. If you are a teacher who is interested in expanding your teaching abilities, growing in your content knowledge, seeking additional licensure, or pursuing new opportunities as an educational professional, we have graduate programs designed for you. ?Through our department, you can obtain a Master of Science in Education (MSE) or an Educational Specialist degree (Ed S).? We can also help if you desire to complete an Additional Licensure Plan (ALP).? For individuals who do not possess a teaching license but wish to work with very young children who have special needs, we offer a Master of Science in Developmental Therapy.

Our faculty members, whether they teach AIS Core courses or specialty courses, possess rich and unique backgrounds as teachers, researchers, and administrators.? They are committed to helping classroom teachers enhance their teaching effectiveness.

The MSE in Advanced Instructional Studies provides you with the opportunity for to expand your teaching abilities and grow in your content knowledge with the goal of providing your students with the best education possible.