Educational Leadership
Department Head: Dr. Ed Davis, Interim
Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Ed Davis
245 Allen Hall
Box 6037
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Telephone: 662-325-0969
E-mail: jed11
@colled.msstate.edu
The Department of Educational Leadership offers the following degrees.
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Community College Education
- Master of Science in Workforce Education Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership
- Master of Science in School Administration
- Educational Specialist in Education with a concentration in School Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education Administration
A student applying for admission to a degree program in the Department of Educational Leadership must submit a complete admission packet to the Graduate School and adhere to the following deadlines.
M.S. and Ed.S. programs in School Administration will admit students for the summer term of each calendar year. The M.S. application deadline is May 1; the Ed.S. deadline is March 1.
All other programs will admit students twice a year. No applications are accepted after these deadlines for the respective admission semesters.
| Spring | October 1 |
| Summer | March 1 |
| Fall | March 1 |
A complete admission packet includes:
- application to the graduate degree program;
- statement of purpose;
- three letters of recommendation;
- GRE scores that are five years old or less (not required for the MAT in Community College Education and the MS in Workforce Education Leadership programs)
- official transcripts from each college or university attended.
In order for applications to be evaluated for admission, the department may require additional information for each program area.
General Admission Requirements
Degree Programs in Community College
Minimum Grade Point Average
Master’s degrees – 2.75 on last half of bachelor’s degree;
Doctoral degree – 3.40 on previous graduate degree(s)
Additional admission requirements
Doctoral degree – at least three years of work experience in a community college, on-campus interview and writing sample, curriculum vitae
Master of Arts in Teaching in Community College Education – Indication of teaching specialty (e.g., history) in purpose statement
Degree Programs in School Leadership
Minimum Grade Point Average
Master’s degree – 2.75 on last half of bachelor’s degree;
Educational Specialist degree – 3.20 on Master’s degree;
Doctoral degree – 3.40 on previous graduate degree(s)
Additional admission requirements
Master’s and Educational Specialist degrees – copy of valid teacher’s license, evidence of a minimum of three years teaching experience, résumé, portfolio, and interview;
Doctoral degree – résumé and interview
Community College Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching in Community College Education (M.A.T.)
The Master of Arts in Teaching in Community College Education is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to prepare professionals for teaching in a community college setting. The degree prepares educators for service in rural community colleges and requires a minimum of 18 hours in the student’s teaching field (e.g., history, math, English). The professional education sequence consists of 12 hours. The education courses introduce students to the philosophy and culture of the community college and prepare them to teach non-traditional and first-generation students. Sensitivity to diversity and adult learning theory is also included in the curriculum. The program is offered through the Center for Distance Education but is not completely online since most courses in the teaching field are only offered on campus.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, demonstrate interest in the mission of community colleges, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:
- grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale on the last half of the bachelor’s degree
- three letters of reference
- indication of teaching specialty (e.g., history) in the purpose statement.
Master of Science in Workforce Education Leadership
The Master of Science in Workforce Education Leadership is a distance learning program designed to prepare professionals for employment in workforce education in post-secondary educational institutions and social services entities, advancing the knowledge base of workforce preparation, workforce development education, and professional development. The program is offered through the Center for Distance Education.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, demonstrate interest in the mission of community college and/or workforce issues, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:
- grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale on the last half of the bachelor’s degree
- three letters of reference
- purpose statement.
Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership
The Ph.D. degree program in Community College Leadership is designed to prepare professionals for leadership positions in community colleges. The degree program is designed to prepare the next generation of community college leaders. The program consists of core courses of study in leading and managing in the community college, interdisciplinary courses in a rural context, and courses in research and statistics. The program is offered through the Center for Distance Education.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, demonstrate interest in the mission of community colleges, have at least three years of work experience in a community college, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:
- grade point average (GPA) of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale for all graduate-level credit hours completed
- on-campus interview and writing sample
- three letters of reference
- current curriculum vitae.
School Leadership Programs
Master of Science in School Administration
The program for the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in School Administration prepares educators for careers as school administrators. Program candidates learn to analyze data, evaluate instruction, improve student achievement, make strategic decisions, creatively solve problems, involve families in their children’s education, empower others, supervise staff, promote change, establish positive school culture, understand budgets, and manage resources. The program is nationally accredited by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and approved for administrative licensure by the Mississippi Department of Education. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional positions in education, including principal, assistant principal, coordinator, and director.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, demonstrate interest in the mission of P-12 schools, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:
- grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale on the last half of the bachelor’s degree;
- GRE score results;
- three letters of reference;
- statement of purpose;
- copy of valid teacher’s license;
- evidence of three years of teaching experience,
- current résumé;
- letter of endorsement from current school administrator;
- portfolio; and
- interview.
Educational Specialist in Education with a School Administration Concentration
The Educational Specialist degree with a major in Education and concentration in School Administration requires a minimum of 30 hours of coursework above the Master’s degree including EPY 6214 and EDL 7000 and a comprehensive examination for individuals. The program is designed for individuals who hold a Master’s degree in School Administration and administrator license. Graduates are prepared for professional positions in education including school district level positions.
If the student does not hold administrator licensure, the program of study for the Educational Specialist degree with a major in Education and concentration in School Administration requires a minimum of 43 credit hours of coursework above the Master’s degree including EPY 6214 and EDL 7000. The program is designed to provide administrative licensure by the Mississippi Department of Education. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional positions in education, including principal, assistant principal, coordinator, and director.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, demonstrate interest in the mission of P-12 schools, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:
- grade point average (GPA) of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale on the master’s degree;
- GRE score results;
- three letters of reference;
- statement of purpose;
- copy of valid teacher’s license;
- evidence of three years of teaching experience;
- résumé;
- letter of recommendation from a school administrator;
- portfolio; and
- interview.
Doctor of Philosophy in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education Administration
The program for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education Administration is designed for experienced professional educators interested in leading and managing schools, school districts, educational associations, foundations, and state departments of education. Program candidates learn state-of-the-art executive skills, applied theory, ethical decision making and problem solving, organizational structure and function, systems analysis, strategic planning, curriculum assessment and improvement, human resource management, school law, school finance, facility design, and public relations.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the program, the applicant must hold a master's degree from an accredited institution, meet the basic requirements specified for graduate students at Mississippi State University, demonstrate interest in the mission of P-12 schools, and demonstrate academic proficiency based on the following indicators:
- grade point average (GPA) of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale on previous graduate degree(s);
- GRE score results;
- three letters of reference;
- statement of purpose;
- evidence of three years of teaching experience,
- résumé; and
- interview.
Master of Arts in Teaching in Community College Education
| Core Courses | ||
| CCL 8113 | Community College History/Philosophy | 3 |
| CCL 8313 | Community College Instructional Assessment | 3 |
| CCL 8173 | Community College Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDF 8363 | Function and Methods of Research in Education | 3 |
| Teaching Specialty/Content Area | ||
| Select 18 hours of courses with the same prefix. | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Master of Science in Workforce Education Leadership
| Core Courses | 24 | |
| Community College History/Philosophy | ||
| Community Development and Resources | ||
| Leadership Theory and Practice in the Community College | ||
| Human Resources Administration | ||
| Program Planning and Development | ||
| Teaching Out-of-School Groups in Agricultural Information Science and Education | ||
| Function and Methods of Research in Education | ||
| Issues in Community College and Workforce Leadership | ||
| Any two TKT courses at the 6000 level or above. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership
| Core Courses | 24 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Community College History/Philosophy | ||
or CCL 8373 | Community College Curriculum Improvement | |
| Community College Finance | ||
| Community College Legal Issues | ||
| Community College Administration | ||
| Leadership in Community College Administration | ||
| Applications of Organizational Theory and Behavior in Community College Leadership | ||
| Ethical Decision Making in Community College Administration | ||
| Educational Facilities Design | ||
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 18 | |
| Rural Government Administration I: Theoretical and Environmental Aspects | ||
| Rural Government Administration II: Implementation Aspects | ||
| Introduction to Regional Economic Development | ||
| Applied Region Econ Dev | ||
| Rural Community and Economic Development | ||
| Public Program Evaluation | ||
| Research Courses | 14 | |
| Educational and Psychological Statistics | ||
| Advanced Educational and Psychological Statistics | ||
| Educational Research Design | ||
| Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education | ||
| Dissertation | 20 | |
| Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Educational Leadership (hours and credits to be arranged; minimum of 20 hours required) | ||
| Additional Requirements | ||
| CCL 8213 | Internship in Community College Leadership 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 79 | |
| 1 | Required of students lacking community college work experience. |
In addition to successfully completing at least four applied research courses, students are expected to demonstrate competency in research skills in one of two ways:
- submit a research paper to a peer reviewed journal, or
- present a research paper at an annual meeting of a regional or national association conference/meeting.
Master of Science in School Administration
| Required Courses | ||
| First Summer | ||
| EDL 8413 | School Legal and Ethical Perspectives | 3 |
| EDL 8423 | School Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 8433 | Using Data for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDF 8443 | Evaluation of School Programs | 3 |
| Fall | ||
| EDL 8513 | School Leadership Internship I | 3 |
| EDL 8523 | Educating Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| EDL 8613 | School Leadership Internship II | 3 |
| EDL 8623 | Leading Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 3 |
| EDL 8633 | Human Resources Leadership for Schools | 3 |
| Second Summer | ||
| EDL 8713 | School Business and Facilities | 3 |
| EDL 8723 | Leadership for Positive School Culture | 3 |
| A culminating assessment is also held during the second summer term | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Education Specialist, School Administration Concentration
Individuals Holding a Master’s degree in School Administration and Administrator License
| EPY 6214 | Educational and Psychological Statistics | 4 |
| EDL 7000 | Directed Individual Study in Educational Leadership | 6 |
| Graduate-level coursework with at least 15 hours at the 8000-level | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
A comprehensive examination is required.
Education Specialist, School Administration Concentration
Individuals without Administrator License
| EPY 6214 | Educational and Psychological Statistics | 4 |
| EDL 7000 | Directed Individual Study in Educational Leadership | 6 |
| Graduate-level coursework with at least 15 hours at the 8000-level | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
A comprehensive examination is required.
Doctor of Philosophy in Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education Administration
| Leading and Managing in Educational Environments | ||
| EDA 8163 | Public School Finance 1 | 3 |
| EDA 8190 | Workshop in Educational Administration and Supervision | 1-3 |
| EDA 8223 | Seminar in Administration 1 | 3 |
| EDA 8273 | Educational Administration and Supervision 1 | 3 |
| EDA 8283 | Educational Leadership 1 | 3 |
| EDA 8293 | Professional Development of Educational Personnel | 3 |
| EDA 8353 | Applications of Theory to Educational Administration 1 | 3 |
| EDA 8383 | Ethical Decision Making in Educational Administration 1 | 3 |
| Applied Research | ||
| Select a minimum of five of the following: | 17 | |
| Educational and Psychological Statistics | ||
| Advanced Educational and Psychological Statistics | ||
| Advanced Analysis in Educational Research | ||
| Applied Research Seminar | ||
| Educational Research Design | ||
| Qualitative Data Collection in Education | ||
| Qualitative Data Analysis and Presentation in Education | ||
| Educational Foundations | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Psychological Foundations of Education | ||
| Philosophy of Education | ||
| Comparative Education | ||
| Principles of Curriculum Development | ||
| Issues in Education | ||
| History of Education in the United States | ||
| Dissertation Research | ||
| EDA 9000 | Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Educational Leadership (hours and credits to be arranged; minimum of 20 hours required) 2 | 20 |
| Additional courses | ||
| EDA 8210 | Internship in Supervision and Administration 3 | 3 |
| EDA 8323 | Educational Facilities Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 77-79 | |
| 1 | These courses must be completed at MSU. Many of these courses require prerequisites. The specific number of courses in Educational Administration required for a particular student may vary depending on previous degrees and experience. |
| 2 | The student's dissertation research must address problems particular to elementary, middle, or secondary education administration. In addition to successfully completing at least five applied research courses, students are expected to demonstrate competency in research skills in one of two ways: (a) submit a research paper to a peer-reviewed journal or (b) present a research paper at an annual meeting of a regional or national association conference/meeting. |
| 3 | Required for students lacking school district-level work experience. |
Additional Requirements
All graduate students submitting a thesis or dissertation must attend the thesis/dissertation workshop conducted by Mitchell Memorial Library prior to the application for the written comprehensive examination. All students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy degree must satisfy research skills requirements before taking the written preliminary examination. (Refer to the College of Educational Doctoral Student Handbook for options to meet these requirements.)
Community College Leadership Courses
CCL 7000 Directed Individual Study in Community College Leadership: 1-9 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CCL 8113 Community College History/Philosophy: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Objectives of the community college, philosophical/historical bases, changing roles, issues in higher education/workforce devlopment/economic industry
CCL 8123 Community College Finance: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Analyzes tools, methods, problems in community college financial management, revenue sources, budget preparation, risk management, purchasing, employee compensation
CCL 8133 Leadership Theory and Practice in the Community College: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. In-depth analysis of leadership theory and practice in the community college environment, including an overview of leadership, approaches, theories, and ethics
CCL 8143 Program Planning and Development: 3 hours.
In-depth analysis of workforce education including the mission, the knowledge base, planning and developing programs, and delivering programs
CCL 8153 Human Resources Administration: 3 hours.
Examines the role of the human resources administrator on workforce education leadership; key administrative functions, workforce development, benefits and compensation, and employee relations are analyzed
CCL 8173 Community College Teaching and Learning: 3 hours.
Comprehensive preparation for teaching at the community college: teaching strategies centered on outcomes and experiential learning, assessment of learning, and job related responsibilities
CCL 8193 Issues in Community College and Workforce Leadership: 3 hours.
A study of the current issues in community college leadership and workforce education. Designed for students in the community college leadership program
CCL 8213 Internship in Community College Leadership: 3 hours.
Provides experience in community college leadership and is conducted at a local community college under supervision of an administrator serving as the student's mentor
CCL 8223 Internship in Workforce Education Leadership: 3 hours.
Provides experience in workforce education leadership and is conducted at a local community college under supervision of an administrator serving as the student's mentor
CCL 8233 Community College Legal Issues: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. In-depth analysis of the legal/policy issues pertaining to students, faculty, and administrators of community colleges
CCL 8243 Internship in Community College Teaching: 3 hours.
Provides experience in workforce education leadership and is conducted at a local community college under supervision of an administrator serving as the student's mentor
CCL 8283 Leadership in Community College Administration: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Nature and types of leadership and foundation theories. Uses of theory in administrative problem solving by applying models to community college mission, organization, and academe
CCL 8313 Community College Instructional Assessment: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. In-depth analysis of community college setting, students, courses planning, and assessment of instruction, including techniques associated with effective teaching and assessment in the community college arena
CCL 8333 Community College Administration: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. In-depth analysis of community college governance, structure, functions, and its relationship with external groups, state government
CCL 8343 Community Development and Resources: 3 hours.
In-depth analysis of community environment in which community colleges serve, including strategic planning, asset mapping, project development, resources and grant writing, and project evaluation
CCL 8353 Applications of Organizational Theory and Behavior in Community College Leadership: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Nature and types of community college leadership and foundation theories for understanding and managing modern organizations in relation to community college mission, organization, and academe
CCL 8363 Community College Activities Administration: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Nature and types of community college activities, understanding and managing today’s students, legal aspects, and relation to the community college mission, organization, and academe
CCL 8373 Community College Curriculum Improvement: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Comprehensive overview of community college curriculum improvement; theory and perspectives, contemporary curriculum, curriculum design and assessment, and curricular innovation
CCL 8383 Ethical Decision Making in Community College Administration: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Ancient, modern, and postmodern ethical theory. Case studies used to analyze ethical decisions. Multiple decision models and ethical concepts applied to problems and moral dilemmas
CCL 8990 Special Topics in Community College Leadership: 1-9 hours.
CCL 9000 Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Community College Leadership: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CCL 9913 Dissertation Seminar: 3 hours.
Optional or elective course for specialized study in developing dissertation research. May be repeated once for credit
Educational Leadership (EDA) Courses
EDA 6990 Special Topics in Educational Leadership: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EDA 7000 Directed Individual Study in Educational Leadership: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
EDA 8163 Public School Finance: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Legal and other factors governing financial policies and practices in public schools; sources of revenue; budgeting; disbursement of funds; school plant; records; insurance
EDA 8190 Workshop in Educational Administration and Supervision: 1-3 hours.
This course is for practicing school administrators who need courses of varying length, format, and focus in areas not covered by the regular curriculum
EDA 8210 Internship in Supervision and Administration: 1-3 hours.
Opportunity under direct supervision of regular university staff for practical experience in the major area of interest. May be repeated for credit
EDA 8223 Seminar in Administration: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Administrative experience or graduate standing). Three hours lecture. Specialized study of selected problems in school administration; research
EDA 8273 Educational Administration and Supervision: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing). Three hours lecture. Fundamental of leading and managing at the central office executive level, e.g., assistant superintendent. Emphasis of policy development, curriculum and instruction, planning, operations, and public relations
EDA 8283 Educational Leadership: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: EDA 8113). Three hours lecture. Nature of educational leadership. The roles of leadership in staff and program development, diffusion of innovations, and the uses of power in making educational decisions
EDA 8293 Professional Development of Educational Personnel: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite :EDL 8143). Three hours lecture. Collaborative approaches to processes of individual and group professional development for instructional and non-instructional personnel; ensuring, supporting, enhancing best practices for teaching, learning, school improvement
EDA 8323 Educational Facilities Design: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Studies design issues in learning environments/facilities, examines contemporary design models, their impact on learning, and uses this information in the design process
EDA 8353 Applications of Theory to Educational Administration: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The nature of theory; types of educational administrative theories; uses of organizational and administrative theory in administrative problem solving; applications of general systems theories in education
EDA 8383 Ethical Decision Making in Educational Administration: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EDA 8283 or HED 8123). Three hours lecture. Case studies are used to analyze educational decisions. Multiple decision models and ethical concepts are applied to problems and moral dilemma
EDA 8990 Special Topics in Educational Leadership: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
EDA 9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Educational Leadership: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
EDA 9913 Dissertation Seminar: 3 hours.
Optional or elective course for specialized study in developing dissertation research. May be repeated once for credit
Educational Leadership (EDL) Courses
EDL 7000 Directed Individual Study in Educational Leadership: 1-6 hours.
The purpose of this course is to allow the student to investigate areas of interest and report the results of investigation in a scholarly manner
EDL 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Educational Leadership: 1-13 hours.
This course is designed to allow the Master's level student to undertake original research under the supervision of his/ her major professor and a committee
EDL 8113 Contexts of Educational Leadership: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Exploration of the educational leader's responses to historical, philosophical, sociocultural, democratic and educational contexts affecting leadership; school culture and climate; change processes for school improvement
EDL 8123 Principles of Educational Leadership: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Applying democratic processes to school governance and leadership; decision making; consensus building; empowerment; vision; mission; and school improvement
EDL 8143 Educational Leaders as Instructional Supervisors: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Applying interpersonal and clinical skills, techniques and approaches in the observation, supervision, and empowerment of teachers and in the facilitation of teaching and learning environments
EDL 8163 Educational Budgeting and Resource Allocation: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Administrative leadership for organization, management, allocation of resources to enhance and support teaching and learning; four modules: budgeting, facilities, personnel, student and family services
EDL 8173 Legal and Ethical Perspectives of Leadership in Schools: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Examination of legal and ethical issues in educational leadership. Analysis of impact of laws and legal decisions on policy formation and decision implementation in education
EDL 8193 Educational Environments: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EDL 8201 & EDL 8202). Three hours lecture. Capstone course of Master's/Specialist AA Certification program. Theories, roles, functions of leadership in educational environments; organizational structures; community and board relationships; policy; strategic planning
EDL 8213 Internship I: Observation and Field Applications: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EDL 8113, EDL 8123, EPY 8223). Interns experience designated observation, authentic application, and mentorship activities at educational sites under joint supervision of university and school-based leaders
EDL 8223 Internship II: Administrative Applications: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EDL 8163, EDL 8173, EPY 9263, EDL 8213). Interns observe and apply techniques of administrative leadership in authentic educational situations under joint supervision of university and school-based staff at school sites
EDL 8233 Internship III: Instructional Applications: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EPY 8223, EDL 8143, EDL 8193, EDL 8213, EDL 8223 or approval of instructor). Focus on instructional leadership experiences; designated culminating internship activities at school sites; joint supervision by university staff and school-and/or district-based leadership
EDL 8413 School Legal and Ethical Perspectives: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Focus of the course is on an introduction to school law, policy development, and ethical leadership
EDL 8423 School Leadership: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The focus of the course is on effectively leading and managing the school within the political and social context of high stakes accountability for student learning
EDL 8433 Using Data for School Improvement: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course focuses on using data as a tool to enhance the decision-making processes for comprehensive school reform and improvement
EDL 8513 School Leadership Internship I: 3 hours.
Clinical Instruction. The course requires students to apply leadership practices to the real-world setting of a P-12 school
EDL 8523 Educating Diverse Learners: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course focuses on leading schools that address the needs of all learners in academically, socially, and emotionally responsive classrooms
EDL 8613 School Leadership Internship II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: EDL 8513 and consent of instructor). Clinical Instruction. This course is a culminating internship that requires students to apply leadership practices to the real-world setting of a P-12 school
EDL 8623 Leading Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course covers educational leaders’ responsibilities relative to national and state curricula standards, effective instructional practices, and the use of assessments to support student achievement
EDL 8633 Human Resources Leadership for Schools: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. This course addresses leadership of various human resources functions that impact the effectiveness of P-12 schools
EDL 8713 School Business and Facilities: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. Focus of the course is on providing effective leadership for school operations such as managing the budget, campus safety and security, and buildings and grounds
EDL 8723 Leadership for Positive School Culture: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The course focuses on the role of the school leader to shape a productive academic learning culture in his/her school
EDL 8990 Special Topics in Educational Leadership: 1-9 hours.
Titles to be arranged. These courses are used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to 2 offerings under one title within two academic years.)
EDL 9000 Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Educational Leadership (EDL): 1-13 hours.