Education with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership (MA)
This program prepares educators to be highly effective professional decision-makers, reflective leaders, and adaptive experts in educational settings. Students learn professional practices in educational leadership and focus on strategies and best practices rooted in theory and philosophy supported by research.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED 502 | Educational Issues | 3 |
| EDL 550 | Leadership and Human Resources Management in Education | 3 |
| ED 508 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Education | 3 |
| ED 521 | Educational Research and Applications | 3 |
| ED 554 | Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |
| EDL 556 | Supervision and Improvement of Instruction | 3 |
| ED 507 | Diversity in Education | 3 |
| EDL 557 | Financial Resources | 3 |
| EDL 553 | Educational Policy and Administration | 3 |
| ED 590 | Conducting Research and Completing the Capstone 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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ED 591 Thesis-Option Capstone (1 credit): Graduate level action research is included in this post-Capstone course for students that want this additional option, but is not required to complete the degree program.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ED 502 | Educational Issues | 3 |
| EDL 550 | Leadership and Human Resources Management in Education | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| ED 508 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Education | 3 |
| ED 521 | Educational Research and Applications | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| ED 554 | Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDL 556 | Supervision and Improvement of Instruction | 3 |
| ED 507 | Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDL 557 | Financial Resources | 3 |
| EDL 553 | Educational Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
| ED 590 or ED 591 |
Conducting Research and Completing the Capstone or Completing Thesis-Option Capstone |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |