Educational Leadership (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Education degree programs are designed to provide educators with relevant coursework that will increase their understanding of current educational theories, research and practice. The programs emphasize the application of learning theory in instruction, curriculum development, and educational leadership. Various concentrations are available to provide challenging content designed to meet the demands of the changing teaching profession. This flexibility allows an individual, particular cohort of professionals, school or building to customize the graduate curriculum to meet specific needs.
There are three majors available within the Master of Science in Education degree, Educational Leadership, Reading Specialist and Teaching & Learning. The Educational Leadership major has two concentrations, Principal and Teacher Leader. The Principal Program is designed for educators who want to assume a principal or assistant principal roles in the schools. The Principal Program culminates with students earning a Master of Science in Education degree and a P-12 Principal Endorsement. The Teacher Leader Program culminates with students earning a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and a Teacher Leader Endorsement. The purpose and intent of the Educational Leadership Program is to prepare educators to become ethical decision-makers and leaders who can articulate a clear vision and sense of identity and purpose within a community.
Educational Leadership Major (30 - 33 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| MSED 603 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| MSED 610 | Methods of Educational Research | 3 |
| MSED 645 | Organization and Development of Curriculum | 3 |
| MSED 655 | Supervisory Behavior | 3 |
| MSED 661 | School Community Relations | 3 |
| MSED 664 | Educational Organization and Administration | 3 |
| MSED 670 | Serving Special Populations | 3 |
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 9-12 | |
| Total Hours | 30-33 | |
Principal Preparation Concentration (12 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSED 662 | School Finance | 3 |
| MSED 663 | School Law | 3 |
| MSED 671 | Principal Internship I | 2 |
| MSED 672 | Principal Internship II | 2 |
| MSED 673 | Principal Internship III | 2 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Teacher Leader Concentration (9 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSED/MEDU XXX | Approved Elective Courses | 9 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Candidates opting to only receive the Teacher Leader Endorsement must complete the Educational Leadership Core requirements and nine credits of MSED/MEDU approved electives.