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)

Concentration (15 Credits)

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

Capstone Experience and Practicum (12 Credits)

EDU 751 - Research-Based School and Program Improvement (6)

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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 EDU 741 - Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Course for Administrators which is a required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program. If taken prior, EDU 641 - Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Course for Teachers can substitute for EDU741.