The University of St. Thomas

Community Education Administration

Curriculum

Option I
Master of Arts in Community Education Administration
Core Courses (9 credits)

Foundation Courses (select two):

  • Purposes and Contexts of Education
    (EDLD 800 - 3 Credits)
  • Leadership and Organization Theory
    (EDLD 801 - 3 Credits)
  • Organizational Change
    (EDLD 803 - 3 Credits)
  • Foundations of Leadership: an Intellectual and Ethical Practice
    (EDLD 807 - 3 Credits)
  • Leadership as Critical Reflection
    (EDLD 813 - 3 Credits)
  • Communication, Conflict and Decision Making
    (EDLD 845 – 3 Credits)

Research Courses (3 Credits)

  • Research Design, Analysis and Critique I
    (EDLD 621 – 3 Credits)

Concentration (12-21 Credits)

  • Professional Assessment and Planning for Administrative Licensure
    (EDLD 770 – 1 Credit)
  • Portfolio and Administrative Licensure Assessment
    (EDLD 877 – 1 Credit)
  • Plus additional credits selected with your adviser. 

Electives (0-9 Credits)

  • Integrative Seminar
    (EDLD 780 – 1 Credit)

Option II
Community Education Director Licensure (20 Credits)

  • Professional Assessment and Planning for Administrative Licensure
    (EDLD 770 – 1 Credit)
  • Portfolio and Administrative Licensure Assessment
    (EDLD 877 – 1 Credit) 
  • Human Relations and Multicultural Education
    (TEGR 512 – 3 Credits) 
  • Leadership and Organizational Theory
    (EDLD 801 – 3 Credits) 
  • Educational Management
    (EDLD 837 – 2 Credits)
  • Community Education Administration
    (EDLD 565 – 3 Credits)
  • Community Education Internship
    (EDLD 567 – 3 Credits)

Electives (0-6 Credits selected with advisor)

Option III
Community Education Director Licensure (20 Credits)

This track is designed specifically for licensure candidates who hold a baccalaureate degree and have had experience in community education, school districts or community involvement. Students should discuss this track with an adviser.

  • Professional Assessment and Planning for Administrative Licensure
    (EDLD 770 - 1 Credit)
  • Community Education Administration
    (EDLD 565 – 3 Credits)
  • Community Education Internship
    (EDLD 567 – 3 Credits)
  • Portfolio and Administrative Licensure Assessment
    (EDLD 877 – 1 Credit)
  • Other work may be required.

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