Masters Of Educational
Leadership (M.Ed.) With Licensure As Principal Or
Director Of Instruction
Program
Description
Program handbook & forms
The
master's program in educational leadership (M.Ed.)
is designed to meet the needs of teachers and administrators
who wish to complete a master's program and become
certified as a principal or director of instruction.
The courses are designed to meet the standards for
administrator licensing as required by the State of
Wisconsin:
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The
administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates
competence in the Ten Teacher Standards.
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The
administrator leads by facilitating the development,
articulation, implementation, and stewardship of
a vision of learning that is shared by the school
community.
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The
administrator manages by advocating, nurturing,
and sustaining a school culture and instructional
program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional
growth.
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The
administrator ensures management of the organization,
operations, finances, and resources for a safe,
efficient, and effective learning environment.
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The
administrator models collaborating with families
and community members, responding to diverse community
interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
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The
administrator acts with integrity, fairness, and
in an ethical manner.
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The
administrator understands, responds to, and interacts
with the larger political, social, economic, legal,
and cultural context that affects schooling.
Required Coursework
The
M.Ed with Licensure is a 33-36 credit program for
either licensure as a principal or a director of instruction.
The following courses are taken by all students in
the M.Ed. licensure program:
EDPL 200 – Theory and Practice of Educational
Leadership
EDPL 220 -- Introduction to Educational Inquiry
EDPL 205 – American Law and the Educational
ORganization
EDPL
249 – History of Education in the U.S.
EDPL
202 – Politics and Community Relations in Educational
Organizations
EDPL
203 - Business Administration of the Educational Organization
EDPL
234 – Foundations of Curriculum
EDPL
240 – Supervision of Instruction
EDPL 208 – Practicum in Educational Leadership
EDPL 210 – Current Issues in Educational Policy
and Leadership
The
M.Ed. with licensure as Principal requires these additional
courses:
EDPL 206 – The Principalship
The
M.Ed. with licensure as Director of Instruction requires
these additional courses:
EDPL
242 – The Theory and Design of Curriculum
EDPS 266 – Life-span Human Development
Portfolio
Documentation and Assessment
Students
seeking to be licensed for administrative positions
must document mastery of the Wisconsin State Standards
for Administrators. The courses in the Masters program
are aligned with the Wisconsin standards. Students
will be required to develop a portfolio that demonstrates
their mastery of these standards. (All students admitted
after September 1, 2005 will be required to subscribe
to an electronic portfolio system and submit portfolio
items from each program course to that system).
Admission
All
applications for admission to the master's programs
in educational policy and leadership must originate
with the Graduate School. New students can enter
the program any semester of each year or during
the summer term. All applicants must have at least
a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
or university and some teaching experience. Individuals
interested in applying to the program may obtain
application information by contacting the Graduate
School at (414) 288-7137. Application can also be
made online at www.marquette.edu/grad/future/apply.shtml
Apply as a Master of Education (MED) student with a specialization in Educational Administration (EDAD).
Materials
to be submitted for application:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a complete, self-assembled application packet of all application materials, other than test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.). For more information, visit http://www.grad.mu.edu/future/req4.shtml
Departmental
faculty review applicant files on a rolling basis.
Application deadlines are:
April 15 (for summer admission)
July 15 (for fall admission)
November
15 (for spring admission)
Applicants
should make sure that their files are complete by
these dates. Applicant files are reviewed comprehensively,
emphasizing all aspects of applicants' backgrounds.
Academic transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation,
statements of purpose and professional background
receive particular attention in the review process.
If necessary, the department faculty may request
an interview before making a final decision.
