The Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership prepares individuals to play a leadership role in schools. Students may choose either the school administration program or the teacher leadership program in pursuit of the educational leadership degree.
Graduates will become educational leaders who:
- Promote the success of all students by enabling a collaborative vision of student success, by sustaining a positive school culture, and by effectively managing the school.
- Lead processes that collect and analyze information and that lead to decisions which effect change and improve the school.
- Embody educational values that are based on the Ignatian and Education Department charisms of cura personalis, magis, men and women for and with others, and contemplation in action.
- Communicate knowledge skillfully to specialized and non-specialized persons alike orally and in writing.
- Incorporate reflective practice and apply ethical principles such as integrity and fairness when making personal and professional decisions.
- Value diversity and respond to the interests and needs of a diverse community.
Specialization in School Administration
This 36-hour program is designed for the individual who desires to prepare for the position of elementary or secondary school principal. The program consists of 8-week online courses designed to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge of school administration.
The requirements for all Educational Leadership programs include a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA, teaching certificate, and two years of teaching experience in a state-approved school.
Degree Requirements (36 credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Required Courses | ||
| EDL 607 | School Improvement | 3 |
| EDL 609 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Part I | 3 |
| EDL 610 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Part II | 3 |
| EDL 619 | School Culture | 3 |
| NCR 632 | Effective Conflict Engagement for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| EDL 622 | School Law * | 3 |
| EDL 624 | Differentiated Supervision for Professional Growth | 3 |
| EDL 626 | Strategic Resourcing * | 3 |
| EDL 639 | Internship I in Elementary School Administration | 3 |
| or EDL 640 | Internship I in Secondary School Administration | |
| EDL 643 | Internship II in Elementary School Administration | 3 |
| or EDL 644 | Internship II Secondary School Administration | |
| Choose required courses below for either Catholic School Educators or Public School Educators: | 6 | |
| Required Courses for Catholic School Educators | ||
| Foundations of Catholic Education * | ||
| Strategic and Political Leadership in Catholic Schools * | ||
| Required Courses for Public School Educators | ||
| Special Education Leadership | ||
| Leading Professional Learning Communities | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| * | Successful completion of the 4 specialized courses noted above (*) as part of the master's degree program will result in a Catholic School Leadership Certificate. |