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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.
- Students must complete course prerequisites prior to course registration.
- Students must meet with their advisor prior to registering for Practicum in School Leadership I and II.
| Education Core Courses (3) | |
|---|---|
| EDUC 991 | Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice |
| EDUC 998 | Language Development and Communication |
| EDUC 999 | Research and Evaluation (recommended after completion of three content or concentration courses) |
| Concentration Courses (7) | |
|---|---|
| EDLE 927 | Advanced Teaching Strategies |
| EDLE 938 | Technological Applications for School Leaders |
| EDLE 947 | A Systems Approach to Educational Finance |
| EDLE 948 | Legal Issues and Concerns in Education |
| EDLE 970 | Curriculum Design, Practice and Assessment |
| EDLE 986 | Collaborative Leadership and Organizational Change |
| EDLE 987 | Supervision and Staff Development |
| Practicum (2) | |
|---|---|
| EDLE 980 | Practicum in School Leadership I |
| and one of the following, depending on level of license sought: | |
|---|---|
| EDLE 981 | Practicum in School Leadership II: Grades PreK-6 |
| EDLE 982 | Practicum in School Leadership II: Grades 5-8 |
| EDLE 983 | Practicum in School Leadership II: Grades 9-12 OR |
| EDLE 984 | Practicum in School Leadership II: Supervisor/Director |
Practicum Requirement
The practicum courses cannot be completed prior to completion of all core and concentration courses. Placement in Practicum in School Leadership I and II, is the student's responsibility; however, the University must approve all placement sites. The content of the experience also requires approval of the student's advisor, which 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.
Coordinator and Advisor: Dr. James O'Connell, Education
Notes:
- Requirements are accurate to date. However, the University reserves the right to change requirements in the future, and will notify applicants should any changes be made.
- Refer to appropriate catalog for Degree Requirements for prior years.
