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 512Academic Inquiry and Action Research

3

EEA 514Current and Historical Educational Perspectives

3

EEA 509Leadership for Diverse Learners

3

Educational Leadership Core (18 Credits)

EEA 521Educational Leadership

3

EEA 524School Law

3

EEA 525School Finance/Operations

3

EEA 527Human Resource Management in Education

3

EEA 533Supervision of Instruction

3

EEA 537Conflict Management and Community Relations

3

Educational Leadership Specialization* (6 Credits)

*Program Director approval required

Internship (12 Credits)

EEA 670Internship IA

1

EEA 672Internship IB

2

EEA 674Internship II

3

EEA 676Internship III

3

EEA 605Fall Reflective Seminar

1

EEA 606Winter Reflective Seminar

1

EEA 607Spring Reflective Seminar

1