Master of Education Degree with Administrative/Supervisory License (LEAD)

Master of Education Degree with Administrative/Supervisory License Leadership in Education & Administrative Development (LEAD) (42 Credits)

In addition to the minimum requirements, applicants to this program must also submit:

Proof of level 2 teaching license or equivalent
Proof of three years of paid teaching experience
Two letters of reference; one from most recent education supervisor (principal and current administrator)

Recommended sequence of courses:

Core Requirements (42 Credits)

EDUC 6540 - Organization of American Schools 3 credits
EDUC 6036 - Leadership with Technology 3 credits
EDUC 6000 - Issues in Psychology & Measurement 3 credits
EDUC 6410 - History of Education Philosophy 3 credits
EDUC 6380 - Ethics for Educational Leaders 3 credits
EDUC 6500 - School Finance 3 credits
EDUC 6740 - School Law 3 credits
EDUC 6560 - Leadership of Student Services & Programs 3 credits
EDUC 6080 - Leadership & School Principal 3 credits **
EDUC 6100 - Practices of Instructional Supervision 3 credits **
EDUC 6931 - Capstone M. E.d Seminar 1 credits – taken if needed
EDUC 6894 - Adm/Supervisory Elementary Capstone Internship I 3 credits
EDUC 6895 - Adm/Supervisory Elementary Capstone Internship II 3 credits
EDUC 6896 - Adm/Supervisory Elementary Capstone Internship III 3 credits
EDUC 6897 - Adm/Supervisory Secondary Capstone Internship IV 3 credits

Note

All courses must be completed prior to taking internships

*Must have department approval to take course

** Serves as M.Ed Project Course/Finalization of Program

Master of Education candidates seeking state licensure in educational administration must achieve a passing score on the PRAXIS Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision test (#0411). Candidates must also demonstrate professional competency through submission of a professional portfolio and work sample addressing ISLLC Standards and an exit interview.