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MEd in Educational Leadership
EdS in Educational Leadership

MEd in Educational Leadership (Online Program available)

In addition to general admission requirements, applicants for Educational Leadership programs must submit program specific requirements including: a current resume; a statement of professional goals; two(2) letters of reference; and a copy of clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores) or satisfactory scores on the revised version of the Graduate Record Examination with a "writing assessment" component for initial admission screening. Selected candidates are then invited to campus for an interview process. Admission decisions are made after completion of all admission requirements.

Successful MEd students are eligible for a five (5) year non-renewable certificate in Educational Leadership upon passing the GACE examination in Educational Leadership.

Expected Outcomes
Graduates will be able to promote the success of all students by:

Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner, by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
Integrating new and emerging technologies into the instructional and other programs through innovative use of technology.

EdS in Educational Leadership

In addition to general admission requirements, applicants for Educational Leadership programs must submit program specific requirements including: a current resume; a statement of professional goals; two (2) letters of reference; and satisfactory scores on the revised version of the Graduate Record Examination with a "writing assessment" component for initial admission screening OR a copy of a clear renewable teaching certificate. Additionally, a candidate for the EdS in Educational Leadership must be employed in a leadership position in his or her school district and present documentation of passing scores on the GACE examination for Educational Leadership. Selected candidates are then invited to campus for an interview process. Admission decisions are made after completion of all admission requirements.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates will:

Raise his/her level of proficiency with regard to supervising teachers, promoting, implementing and evaluating professional development programs, and developing, implementing, evaluating and revising curriculum.
Be proficient in various aspects of human relations, and act as facilitator and mentor for all school staffs, students, parents, and community persons.
Use all available resources to support the instructional program, as well as proposing grants and other means of support.
Use technology to support both the instructional and other programs by being a leader and innovative in the use of technology.
Have practical knowledge and skill in carrying out a school-wide or district-wide special project, and can set an example and inspire others.