Educational Leadership with Administrator Certification, Master of Education
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is designed for professional educators who wish to advance their career opportunities and prepare for principal and/or program administrator certification. Through classroom and field-supervised experiences, candidates gain vital knowledge and skills in school leadership and administration, educational reform, and instructional supervision. Leadership development is personalized, evidence-driven, and based on national and regional standards. A successful graduate will meet high standards for practice as a P-12 principal and/or program administrator. Coursework is available mixed mode and online.
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program will prepare students to:
- Facilitate the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
- Advocate, nurture, and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development.
- Ensure management of the organizations, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
- Collaborate with families and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.
- Act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
- Understand, respond to, and influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
Total Required Credits (45 Credits)
Graduate Foundation Core (9 Credits)
| EEA 512 | Academic Inquiry and Action Research | 3 |
| EEA 514 | Current and Historical Educational Perspectives | 3 |
| EEA 509 | Leadership for Diverse Learners | 3 |
Educational Leadership Core (18 Credits)
| EEA 521 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EEA 524 | School Law | 3 |
| EEA 525 | School Finance/Operations | 3 |
| EEA 527 | Human Resource Management in Education | 3 |
| EEA 533 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EEA 537 | Conflict Management and Community Relations | 3 |
Educational Leadership Specialization* (6 Credits)
*Program Director approval required
Internship (12 Credits)