Educational Leadership (Ed.S.)

Candidates must complete the 30-credit hour program with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. No more than two courses (6 credits) may be transferred into the program and those courses must meet the standards of the courses offered (see transfer credit). All field hours must be completed and all tests required for licensure in Massachusetts must be passed before the practicum may begin.

Core Courses (9 Credits)

EDU 701 - Educational Leadership I -Theoretical Seminar Credits: 3 *
EDU 702 - Educational Leadership II -Applied Concepts and Case Studies Credits: 3 *
EDU 705 - Principled Leadership-Ethics, Values and Moral Leadership Credits: 3

Concentration Courses (15 Credits)

EDU 710 - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Credits: 3 *
EDU 720 - Human Resources and Personnel Administration Credits: 3 *
EDU 725 - School Finance, Administration and Technology Credits: 3 *
EDU 730 - School Law Credits: 3
EDU 740 - School and Community Relations Credits: 3

Licensure OR Non-Licensure

Capstone Practicum for Licensure (6 Credits)

Choose one of the following:

EDU 781 - Practicum and Seminar for Supervisor/Director Credits: 6 **
EDU 782 - Practicum and Seminar for Principal, PreK-8 Credits: 6 **
EDU 784 - Practicum and Seminar for Principal, 5-12 Credits: 6 **
EDU 785 - Practicum and Seminar for Special Education Administrator Credits: 6 **
EDU 786 - Practicum and Seminar for Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Credits: 6 **

Capstone Experience for Non-Licensure (6 Credits)

EDU 751 - Research-Based School and Program Improvement Credits: 6

Total Program: 30 Credits

* Indicates courses with prepracticum field component

** For those seeking licensure, please complete the following: 1. Pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure before beginning practicum including the Communications and Literacy test if not taken during initial teacher licensure program and 2. During the practicum, take EDU741 Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for Administrators which is a required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program. If taken prior, EDU641 Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for Teachers can substitute for EDU741.