The University of St. Thomas

Educational Leadership

Curriculum

Pre-assessment

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

Core Courses (9 Credits)

Foundation Courses (Select 1 of the Following 7 Courses):

  • 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

(Select 1 of the Following 3 Courses):

  • Research Design, Analysis and Critique 1
    (EDLD 621 – 3 Credits)
  • Research Design, Analysis and Critique 2
    (EDLD 622 – 3 Credits)
  • Community Assessment and Evaluation
    (EDLD 851 – 3 Credits)

Internship

(Select 1 of the Following 2 Courses):

  • Internship and Seminar for Principal Preparation
    (EDLD 885 – 3 Credits)
  • Advanced Internship and Seminar for Principal Preparation
    (EDLD 886 – 3 Credits)

Concentration (12-21 credits)

Electives (0-9 credits)

Portfolio and Reassessment (1 Credit)

  • Portfolio and Administrative Licensure Assessment
    (EDLD 877 – 1 Credit)

Additional professional development workshops and experiences designed to extend your skill development will be incorporated into your program as appropriate. Required if seeking licensure.

Refer to our catalog for course descriptions with greater detail.

Department Faculty