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2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Leadership, M.Ed.


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CIP Code: 8387 (130401-04)

The program in Educational Leadership is tailored to meet the certification needs of students in all educational leadership areas.

Admissions Requirements


In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, admission to the graduate program in Educational Leadership requires:

  1. Letter of recommendation from principal or supervisor authorizing release time and opportunities to perform leadership projects;
  2. Letter of support from Superintendent, if applicable, authorizing release time and opportunities to perform leadership projects;
  3. Reference letters from two colleagues that address issues identified in the application form such as commitment to excellence in teaching and learning;
  4. Resume;
  5. Application letter setting forth vision as school leader;
  6. Submission of portfolio of leadership experiences and activities;
  7. Interview with either district or University admissions committee;
  8. Satisfactory completion of teacher induction program or similar program, and
  9. Valid teaching certificate.

Course Requirements


Students are admitted into cohorts that begin a two year program in the fall of each year. Students enroll in six hours of course credit each fall, spring and summer for a total of 36 hours. The courses include:

Note(s)


More information on the program, and applications for admissions, can be found on the University website and in the Office of Graduate Studies in Education.

Students interested in the Teacher Leader Endorsement should schedule the two courses that comprise the Teacher Leader Institute Program to satisfy that certification.

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