Educational Leadership (PK-12), M.ED

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This program readies education professionals to positively influence schools and districts as school administrators. Students will learn evidence-based approaches for improving the quality and effectiveness of education through leadership, cultivate highly effective leadership, and real-world applications to solve the challenges faced by school administrators . Graduates will be distinguished as highly effective school leaders within their organizations. Candidates with active PDE Teaching Certificates at the conclusion of their programs who successfully complete the requisite PRAXIS examination will be eligible to apply for the PK-12 School Principal Certification.

Education Foundations:

MED 501 Introduction to Educational Research 3 credit hours
MED 502 Development, Learning, and Inclusive Practice 3 credit hours
MED 503 Curriculum Trends and Issues 3 credit hours
Choose a graduate elective (500 or above) 3 credit hours

Professional Core:

MED 550 Legal and Ethical Issues in Education for Administrators 3 credit hours
MED 560 The Principalship 3 credit hours
MED 561 Introduction to Organizational Leadership 3 credit hours
MED 562 Supervision of Instruction 3 credit hours
MED 565 School Financial Management 3 credit hours
MED 572 Supervision of Educational Personnel 3 credit hours
MED 594 Administrative Internship 3 credit hours

Total Credits: 33

Optional

(Students can choose to take a two-semester internship instead of MED 594 )

MED 595 Administrative Internship I 2 credits each semester
MED 596 Administrative Internship II 2 credits each semester