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 6700 Organizational Theory and Administration in K-12 Schools
EDPL 6000- Introduction to Educational Inquiry
EDPL 6800 American Law and the Educational
Organization
EDPL
6730 History of Education in the U.S.
EDPL
6710 Politics and Community Relations in Educational
Organizations
EDPL
6720 Business Administration of the Educational Organization
EDPL
6440 Foundations of Curriculum Planning
EDPL
6860 Supervision of Instruction
EDPL 6997 Current Issues in Educational Policy
and Leadership
The
M.Ed. with licensure as Principal requires these additional
courses:
EDPL 6750 The Principalship
Practicum in the Principalship
The
M.Ed. with licensure as Director of Instruction requires
these additional courses:
EDPL
6870 Theory and Design of Curriculum
A graduate level course in human/life-span development
Practicum in Curriculum Leadership
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.
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 should apply online at www.marquette.edu/grad/future/apply.shtml
SPECIAL NOTES: Apply as a Master of Education (MED) student with a specialization in Educational Administration (EDAD). Be sure to inform the individuals you choose for recommendations that filling out the online assessment is not enough. They must upload their letter online.
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Materials
to be submitted for application:
