School Leadership, M.A.Ed.

Curriculum for Teachers

The School Leadership specialization, when completed with the M.A.Ed. Degree, requires the following 12 hours:

• EDU 511 - Using Evidence, Research, and Data in Education, 3 credit hours
• Advanced Practice Minor, 9 credit hours

Degree candidates earn an Advanced Practice minor that broadens their preparation and allows for an additional teaching focus. Advanced Practice Minors, for School Leadership, can be earned the following ways:

Advanced Practice Minor		Select three courses from *
Technology Integration		EDU 514 , 515 , 516 , 517 , 518
Special Education		EDU 573 , 574 , 575 , 576 , 577 , 594
Literacy		EDU 541 , 542 , 543 , 544 , 545 , 546 , 547
Individualized		3 selected courses to meet individual learning needs

 * Course Pre-reqs apply

School Leadership Specialization Requirements: 30 credits

• EDU 580 - Intro to School Leadership, 3 credit hours
• EDU 581 - Teaching & Learning, 3 credit hours
• EDU 582 - Staff Evaluation & Professional Development, 3 credit hours
• EDU 583 - Continuous Improvement Planning, 3 credit hours
• EDU 584 - Pupil Services & Community Resources, 3 credit hours
• EDU 585 - Legal & Ethical Issues, 3 credit hours
• EDU 586 - School Leadership Internship I, 3 credit hours
• EDU 587 - School Leadership Internship II, 3 credit hours
• EDU 588 - Management of Resources, 3 credit hours
• EDU 589 - Contemporary Issues for School Leaders, 3 credit hours