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Admissions Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, admission to the graduate program in Educational Leadership requires:

  • Letter of recommendation from principal or supervisor authorizing release time and opportunities to perform leadership projects
  • Reference letters from two colleagues that address issues identified in the application form such as commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
  • Resume
  • Application letter setting forth vision as school leader
  • Valid teaching certificate.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is no longer required for our program.

To apply to our Master of Education in Educational Leadership program, visit the Graduate School website.

Course Requirements

Students are admitted into cohorts that begin a two year program in the fall of each year. Students enroll in six hours of course credit each fall, spring and summer for a total of 36 hours. The courses include:

  • EDLD 500 - Vision, Leadership and School Culture 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 501 - Using Data to Effect Change 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 502 - Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 504 - Using Research to Lead Change 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 505 - Curriculum for Education Leaders 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 506 - Assessment and Instruction for Educational Leaders 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 507 - Internship 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 508 - Systems Alignment 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 509 - Change, Transition, and Evaluation 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 510 - Organizing the Learning Environment 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 511 - Community Engagement 3 Credit(s).
  • EDLD 512 - Capstone Internship 3 Credit(s).

For course descriptions please visit our Curriculum Checklist.