The curriculum is divided into three clusters: Instructional Leadership (IL), Administrative Leadership (AL) and Evaluation Research (ER).
The six courses (18 hours) comprising the IL cluster are designed to provide theory, research base and practices in the art and sciences of improving student achievement, teaching and learning and curriculum.
The six courses comprising the AL cluster ensure the student has acquired the theory, research base and field experience to ensure a healthy school culture, supportive school/community partnerships, safe and nurturing school environment and high quality administrative operations. Efficient and effective school leaders must make data driven decisions.
The three courses in evaluation research which focus on asking the correct questions; acquiring reliable, valid and relevant data; and applying those data to instructional and administrative decision-making are required.
Instructional Leadership Hours |
| EDU 701 Ensuring Quality ESE Services |
3 |
| EDU 702 Effective Reading and ESOL Instruction |
3 |
| EDU 703 Instructional Leadership Practicum |
3 |
| EDU 704 Assessment & Accountability |
3 |
| EDU 705 Fostering High Quality Teaching |
3 |
| EDU 706 Instructional Technology |
3 |
Administrative Leadership- Track A * hours |
| EDU 707 Leading the School Organization |
3 |
| EDU 708 Building Partnerships |
3 |
| EDU 685 Public School Law |
3 |
| EDU 688 Public School Financial & Safety Management |
3 |
| EDU 711 School Leadership** |
3 |
| EDU 712 School Leadership Practicum*** |
3 |
Administrative Leadership- Track B ** hours |
| EDU 707 Leading the School Organization |
3 |
| EDU 708 Building Partnerships |
3 |
| EDU 711 School Leadership** |
3 |
| EDU 712 School Leadership Practicum*** |
3 |
Evaluation Research hours |
| EDU 713 Program Evaluation in Education |
3 |
| EDU 714 Data Analysis |
3 |
| EDU 715 Evaluating Educational Products, Systems and Services |
3 |
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Total Semester Hours |
39-42 |
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| *Track A is an educational leadership certification track. |
| **Track B is for students who already possess educational leadership certification. |