Nov 23, 2024

School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies 2021-2022

School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

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The Educational Leadership program prepares licensed and experienced teachers to become school leaders. The program is categorized as follows: core courses-9 credit hours; concentration courses-15 credit hours; and capstone experience and practicum-12 credit hours. Licensure Only program is available for candidates who hold a master’s degree.

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 (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

Capstone Experience and Practicum (12 Credits)

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

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 **

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum 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.