The University of St. Thomas

School of Education

Lakeville Education Specialist and Administrative Licensure Courses

The education specialist and administrative licensure program is a 31 credit course of study.

Professional Assessment and Planning for Administrative Licensure (EDLD770X - 1 Credit)

This course is designed to accomplish three goals: analyze and pre-assess the student experiences in leadership in a critical manner, acquaint the student with the phenomenon of leadership and set professional goals.

Internship and Seminar (EDLD885X - 3 Credits)

Participate in a 250-hour internship experience with a licensed principal as an on-site supervisor.

Leadership and Organizational Theory (EDLD801X - 3 Credits)

Observe the workings of educational institutions and programs, interview educational leaders, and analyze your understanding and practice of leadership.

Portfolio and Administrative Licensure Assessment (EDLD877X - 1 Credit)

Synthesize your learning and accomplishments through the professional portfolio.

Principalship K-12 (EDLD874X - 3 Credits)

Examine the mission of the school and focus on the attributes, knowledge and skills a person needs to be a principal.

Professional Development (EDLD805X - 3 Credits)

 Practice team building, goal setting, observing and conferencing skills.

School Law (EDLD820X - 3 Credits)

Study Federal, state and local relationship of law to education.

 

Research Design (EDLD621X - 3 Credits)

Course activities provide an opportunity to experience doing research using historical and qualitative methods.

Professional Assessment and Planning (EDLD771X - 2 Credits)

 Learn to research methods using historical and qualitative methods.

Administration of Special Programs (EDLD840X - 3 Credits)

Examine how special education, gifted education, counseling services and other programs serving students with special needs can be integrated into the total curriculum.

Finance (EDLD826X - 3 Credits)

 Review federal, state and local support of education and study the Minnesota financial accounting and reporting systems.

Foundations of Leadership (EDLD807X - 3 Credits)

 Be attentive to the ethical aspects of relationships and decisions, including those made in the name of the institution.

* Course schedule and faculty are subject to change. In some cases, certain courses may be taken with another cohort or at another location.

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