M.Ed. Educational Leadership
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Program Highlights:
| • | 30 Credits |
| • | Pennsylvania Department of Education approved |
| • | Accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) |
| • | Nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council |
| • | Complete program in just 20 months of part-time study |
| • | Prepares students for Edinboro University's online Post Master's Principal Certification Program |
Program Overview:
The Department of Professional Studies has designed this program for educators seeking leadership positions at classroom, school district, and community levels, in curriculum, instruction, and supervision. Edinboro University now offers a series progression from M.Ed. to K-12 Principal Certification to Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility.
The online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program has been developed to reflect the general standards and specific program guidelines prescribed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Further, the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program provides the opportunity for prospective educational leaders to demonstrate thier knowledge, dispositions, and performances of the six standards for school leaders prescribed by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium.
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"The programs in Educational Leadership provide opportunities for school and school-related personnel to develop their leadership style and acquire skills to lead at the classroom, building, and district levels. Hundreds of web-based students around the globe have taken advantage of our Nationally Recognized Programs in Educational Leadership. Developing leaders that promote the success of all students continues to be the driving force in our program. This is demonstrated by the dedication of our program faculty who strive to meet the needs of our graduate students and assist each one of them along their leadership journey."Dr. Andy Pushchak
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Sample Course Sequence: 8 week long courses
(This is a sample course sequence, if you are a current student please contact your advisor regarding course sequence and availability)
First Semester
SCHA 700 Introduction to Educational Leadership
SCHA 795 Technology Standards for Educational Leaders
Second Semester
SCHA 716 Educational Leadership from a Global Perspective
SCHA 775 Educational Leadership Theory and Practice
Third Semester
SCHA 711 Educational Leadership in a Pluralistic Society
SCHA 731 School and Community Relations
Fourth Semester
SCHA 741 Curriculum Leadership
SCHA 745 Instructional Leadership
Fifth Semester
SCHA 720 Dynamics and Process for Leading Change
EDUC 788 Research in Education
Admission Requirements: Fall, Spring or Summer start dates.
- Application fee: $30.00 for new students, and $7.00 for returning Edinboro students.
- Transcript: Submit an official transcript reflecting baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution sent to:
Biggers House
148 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444 - A writing sample: Please address the following question, limiting your response to a maximum of 500 words: Why have you chosen to be an educational leader? Please include the following statement at the end of your writing sample: "I, print your name, certify the writing sample I have submitted is my own work, reflecting my own thoughts; that no part is plagiarized, and I did not receive assistance in completing the writing sample." Follow with your signature and date.
- If you are interested in transferring credits from another degree, you will need to fill out the Transfer Credit Form and submit it to the address listed above.
How to Apply: Please follow the link on the bottom of this page.
For information or assistance regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with a disability, contact Dr. Robert McConnell, Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), at (814) 732-2462 t/tty or mcconnell@edinboro.edu. For additional information, visit the OSD web page.
For More Information: If you have questions about the application process, please contact Edinboro University's School of Graduate Studies at (814)732-2856 or toll-free (888) 845-2890. For questions specific to the online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program, please contact Dr. Andy Pushchak at (814)732-1548 (apushchak@edinboro.edu) or Ms. Jessica Albert, Graduate Admissions Counselor at (814) 732-1353 (jalbert@edinboro.edu).
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