Curriculum

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration is a flexible program with four areas of requirements: core courses, concentration, electives and an integrative seminar.

Core Courses (9 Credits)

Foundation Courses (select two):

• Purposes and Contexts of Education
  (EDLD 800 – 3 Credits)
• Leadership and Organizational Theory
  (EDLD 801 – 3 Credits)
• Communication Skills for Leaders
  (EDLD 802 – 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)
Select one:

• Research Design, Analysis and Critique I
  (EDLD 621 – 3 Credits)
• Research Design, Analysis and Critique II
  (EDLD 622 – 3 Credits)
• Community Assessment and Evaluation
  (EDLD 851 – 3 Credits)

Concentration (12-21 Credits)
As part of initial professional planning, students, working with faculty, will outline a program of concentrated study. The program will address areas critical to educational administration and/or required for state administrative licensure.

• Professional Assessment and Planning for Administrative Licensure*
  (EDLD 770 – 2 Credits)

*Required for licensure seeking students only.
Must be taken as the first class in the program.

Electives (0-9 Credits)
A student working with the faculty will design a program of elective study that enhances personal and professional growth.

Integrative Seminar (1 Credit)

• Integrative Seminar
  (EDLD 780 – 1 Credit)

Total 31 Credits