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2016-2017 University Catalog
Education Leadership, MEd
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Banner Code: E1-MED-EDLE
College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Graduate School of Education
This 30-credit master’s degree (24-credit licensure component and 6 additional credits) prepares candidates for leadership and management positions in a variety of educational settings. The program emphasizes an understanding of the complexities of change in schools, communities, and organizations. Participants are expected to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to create and maintain learning environments that value diversity, continual knowledge acquisition, instructional leadership, innovative and ethical decision making, reflective practice, and successful achievement of all school-aged youth.
Participants who are admitted into the MEd in education leadership program who already have a master’s degree and three years of teaching experience may choose to complete only the licensure course work (24-credits) for the administration and supervision PK-12 license. Students may also complete the Education Leadership, MEd with a concentration in mathematics specialist leader (K-8) or special education leadership.
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Licensure Requirements (24 credits)
Students must earn a B- or better in all licensure coursework.
Internship
The internship is integral to the Education Leadership, MEd degree and provides an opportunity to synthesize and apply the knowledge and practice the skills identified in the Educational Leadership Constituency Consortium Standards through substantial, sustained work in educational settings. Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (6 credits)
▲ Concentration in Mathematics Specialist Leader (K–8) (MSLR)
This 30-credit Mathematics Specialist Leader (K-8) Concentration is designed for working professionals. Students study mathematics content and pedagogy, teaching, curriculum and professional development. They also explore school-based leadership issues in mathematics education. The internship is an individual experience designed and developed in consultation with a faculty advisor or mentor. This program includes all course work required for Virginia state licensure as a K-8 mathematics specialist. Students must earn a B- or higher in all licensure coursework. Students who apply for this licensure must have three years of successful teaching experience in addition to the MEd degree.
▲Concentration in Special Education Leadership (SELE)
This 30-credit Special Education Leadership Concentration (24-credit licensure component and 6 additional credits) is designed to provide training for educators who administer program implementation efforts for learners with exceptional needs. It is appropriate for those who have an interest in becoming special education directors, program coordinators, school building administrators, department chairs, or lead teachers; however, opportunities beyond special education also exist.
Participants who are admitted into the MEd in education leadership program who already have a master’s degree and three years of teaching experience may complete only the licensure course work (24-credits) for the administration and supervision PK-12 license. Licensure Requirements (24 credits)
Students must earn a B- or higher in all licensure coursework.
MEd Requirements (6 credits)
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