Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

This program of study prepares candidates to serve effectively as school principals. Courses are selected to provide the graduate student with a useful blend of educational theory, administrative principles, and practical skills. It is important to consult with a program advisor prior to beginning the program. Adventist Education Certification only. The *Individualized Area option is also available for non-certified applicants outside the K-12 system.


Prerequisites: Teacher Certification as well as a minimum of 540 days (3 school years) of verified satisfactory full-time teaching experience prior to awarding of degree. No more than 60 days of substitute teaching may apply.

Educational Leadership

Basic Courses

EDUC 501Statistics in Writing

4

EDUC 561Introduction to Educational Research

4

RELT 566Issues in Religion and Culture

3

SPED 510Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms

4

Educational Leadership Core

EDAD 51121st Century Educational Leadership

4

EDAD 525Human Relations in Education

3

EDAD 526School Finance

3

EDAD 527School Facilities and Services

3

EDAD 539Supervision of Instruction, K-12

4

EDAD 545Principalship, K-12

4

EDAD 550School Law

4

EDAD 565Practicum in Administration

4

EDUC 556Curriculum Planning

3

Professional Project

EDUC 581Professional Project

5

Total Credit Hours:52