Educational Administration & Leadership
General
Program Title
Educational Administration & Leadership
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous
Program Description
The Educational Administration and Leadership Master of Science degree program is a comprehensive and student-centered program tailored to develop foundational skills in PK-12 school leadership. Candidates will develop disciplinary knowledge and skills based on the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). In addition, candidates will receive an enhanced understanding of how effective school leaders take on today's challenges in order to impact student achievement and success. Upon completion of the Master of Science degree program, a graduate may choose to pursue a Post Master's graduate certificate licensure track in school administration (K-12 Principal, SPED Director, Superintendent), a Specialist degree, or an Applied Doctoral program. This program is delivered in two formats: exclusively online, and in-person or hyflex. Students have accelerated tracks available in either delivery format.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Develop effective visioning and planning for educational leadership administration institutions.
Outcome
Demonstrate capacity to advocate, nurture, and sustain an instructional program conducive to student learning.
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of organizational theory and the ability to manage operations to produce a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
Outcome
Communicate and collaborate with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs.
Outcome
Articulate how ethical, legal, political, and economic factors shape contemporary educational environments.
Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and rationally while managing challenges and complex issues.
Outcome
Integrate existing and evolving technologies as an important communication tool and means to access information.
Outcome
Describe continuous improvement models utilizing constituent input and educational data.
Outcome
Develop effective empirical research, scholarship, and technical writing skills.
Outcome
Develop an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness.
Outcome
Identify how to build and maintain an environment that is safe, caring, healthy and meets the academic social emotional and physical needs of each student.
Outcome
Cultivate, nurture, and sustain a climate/culture conducive to healthy professional relationships.
Outcome
Explain and evaluate the impact of recruiting, hiring, supporting, developing and retaining effective and caring staff members.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1734
Program Code
4461