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Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification or Principal Certification/No Degree
These programs are for those individuals with teaching certification, with at least three years of teaching experience (for principals - three years of relevant professional experience), and a strong desire to accept the challenge as an educational leader in either elementary or secondary school. The program is intended to identify and nurture aspiring school leaders who can provide the vision and leadership needed to transform schools into dynamic learning communities. The primary focus of the program is to provide individuals with a strong theoretical base in educational administration and opportunities for practical application of that theory in real school situations. The end result will be school leaders who have the professional tools and characteristics to lead our schools of the future.
Core Requirements (9 credits)
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Computers and Technology |
3 |
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Research and Evaluation in Education |
3 |
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Foundations in Inclusive Education |
3 |
Professional Requirements (18 Credits)
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Legal, Social and Political Issues in the School Community |
3 |
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EDUC 580+*‡ |
Theories in Educational Leadership |
3 |
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EDUC 582+‡ |
Supervision and Performance Evaluation |
3 |
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EDUC 583+‡ |
The Principalship |
3 |
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School Finance |
3 |
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Seminar in Curriculum Development |
3 |
Culminating Experience (5 credits)
F |
EDUC 584+*** |
Practicum I: Principal K-6 |
1 |
F |
EDUC 585+*** |
Practicum II: Principal 7-12 |
1 |
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EDUC 589+** |
Seminar in School Leadership |
3 |
The degree requirements for the MEd degree are 32 credits, which include the core requirements, professional requirements, and the culminating experiences. The certification program is 23 credits.
+ Requirements for principal certification/no degree
* Must be taken as the first course in the sequence
** Must be taken as the last course in the sequence
*** Cannot be taken together, but may be taken in either order. Must be completed in two different school settings.
