Leadership, Master of Education
The M.Ed. in Leadership is designed for professional educators who wish to advance their career opportunities in public and private schools. The Educational Leadership Program seeks to prepare visionary, competent, and ethical leaders world-wide, who promote the success of all students. 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. Coursework is available mixed mode and online.
The Master of Education in 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* (15 Credits)
Educational Leadership Capstone (3 Credits)
| EEA 601 | Educational Leadership Portfolio, Presentation, and Action Research | 3 |
*Program Director approval required