Apr 06, 2025

2011-2012 Graduate Academic Catalog

2011-2012 Graduate Academic Catalog THIS CATALOG IS ARCHIVED. BE SURE YOU ARE ACCESSING THE MOST ACCURATE CATALOG FOR YOU.

Educational Leadership - Master of Education (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education degree is available with the major emphasis in two areas. The Master of Education in Educational Leadership–The Principalship meets the State requirements of certification for those completing the program. The Master of Education in Educational Leadership–The Teacher as Leader prepares teachers for leadership experiences within their role in the building or the district.

M.Ed. Graduation Requirements (33 credits required)

Educational Leadership–The Teacher as Leader Core (18 credits required)

Educational Leadership–The Teacher as Leader Electives (12 credits required)

Other EDL (Educational Leadership) courses are acceptable as electives or related courses from other departments with permission of a faculty advisor. The following are suggestions:
EDL 600 - Special Topics in Education (1-6) cr
EDL 602 - Middle School Curriculum 3 cr
EDL 603 - Secondary School Curriculum 3 cr
EDL 604 - Collaborative Learning 3 cr
EDL 605 - Instructional Leadership and Supervision 3 cr
EDL 606 - School, Family & Community Partnerships 3 cr
EDL 640 - Special Education Administration 3 cr
EDL 641 - Special Education Law 3 cr
EDL 642 - Special Education Finance & Budgeting 3 cr
ETD 501 - E-Learning Leader 3 cr
ETD 544 - Professional Development and Training 3 cr

Capstone Course (3 credits required)

Note: EDL 660 should be completed during the last six credits of all four cognates. It is designed to integrate the state certification components and culminate the degree. Please see course description.

EDL 660 - Admin Field Experience 3 cr

Educational Leadership - Master of Education (M.Ed.)

M.Ed. Graduation Requirements (33 credits required)

Educational Leadership–The Teacher as Leader Core (18 credits required)

Educational Leadership–The Teacher as Leader Electives (12 credits required)

Capstone Course (3 credits required)

M.Ed Graduation Requirements (33 credits required)

Principalship (School Building Leadership)–33 credits required