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Master
of Arts concentration in Educational Leadership
2007-2008 Curriculum |
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The Master of Arts with a concentration in Educational Leadership is designed to provide qualified and experienced educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume leadership positions in schools, particularly those of supervisor/director or principal/assistant principal. The focus of the program is curriculum instruction and management finance. The program emphasizes the role of a school leader as collaborator and creator of a supportive and stimulating environment for children and teachers. Individuals already in official leadership positions may also enroll in order to broaden their expertise. Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education, the Master of Arts with a concentration in Educational Leadership leads to an Initial License as either a School Principal/Assistant School Principal (Levels: PreK-6; 5-8; 8-12); or to a Supervisor/Director. Professional Licensure is obtained through non-academic routes. |
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Admission Requirements |
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The applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. |
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The applicant must have an Initial License in another educational role (i.e., Elementary, English, History, etc.) and three full years of employment in that role. |
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The applicant must have a minimum undergraduate quality point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. |
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The applicant is expected to achieve a score in the 60th percentile or better on the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination General Test. |
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Degree
Requirements |
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Students may take courses in any sequence subject to the following general requirements. The degree consists of twelve (12) courses, which includes three (3) core courses, seven (7) concentration courses, and two (2) 150 clock-hour practica. Successful completion of an oral comprehensive examination is required as the student's culminating experience. |
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Students must complete course prerequisites prior to course registration. |
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Students must meet with their advisor prior to registering for Practicum in School Leadership I and II. |
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Education Core Courses
(3) |
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14.991 Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice |
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14.998 Language Development and Communication |
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14.999 Research and Evaluation (recommended after completion of three content or concentration courses) |
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Concentration
Courses (7) |
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14.927 Advanced Teaching Strategies |
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14.938 Technological Applications for School Leaders |
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14.947 A Systems Approach to Educational Finance |
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14.948 Legal Issues and Concerns in Education |
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14.982 Curriculum Design: Theory and Practice |
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14.986 Collaborative Leadership and Organizational Change |
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14.987 Supervision and Staff Development |
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Practicum
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14.988 Practicum in School Leadership I |
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14.989 Practicum in School Leadership II |
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Practicum
Requirement |
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The practicum courses cannot be completed prior to completion
of all core and concentration courses.
Placement in 14.988 and 14.989, Practicum in School Leadership I and II, is the student's responsibility; however, the College must approve all placement sites. The content of the experience also requires approval of the student's advisor, and this approval must be obtained prior to submitting the application to the Associate Dean.
A completed Practicum Report form is to be submitted by the student at the completion of the experience. These forms become part of the student's permanent record. |
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Coordinator
and Advisor: Dr. James O'Connell, Education
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Graduate Degree Application Process -
Contact DGCE - Request
Program Information |
