Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

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The Educational Leadership program prepares licensed and experienced teachers for school leadership role. 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–6 Credits: 6 **
EDU 783 - Practicum and Seminar for Principal, 5–8 Credits: 6 **
EDU 784 - Practicum and Seminar for Principal, 9–12 Credits: 6 **
EDU 785 - Practicum and Seminar for Special Education Administrator Credits: 6 **
EDU 786 - Practicum and Seminar for School Business Administrator Credits: 6 **
EDU 787 - Practicum and Seminar for Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent Credits: 6 **

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure in Massachusetts, the appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure must be passed before beginning practicum.