Professional Development Endorsement:  Intended for individuals who have a master’s degree and are seeking state endorsement and a position as principal, assistant principal, or central office supervisor. Students complete 27 credits from the list of core courses as well as a 3-credit administrative internship. Candidates must also successfully complete the School Leader Licensure Assessment, which is the state proficiency exam.

Master’s Degree (M.Ed.): Students complete a total of 36 credits: 27 credits of required core courses, a 3-credit administrative internship, and 6 credits of electives. Upon completion of the coursework, a comprehensive exam is required. 

Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.): Students complete a total of 30 credits, including  27 credits of required coursework and a 3-credit administrative internship.  A comprehensive exam is required. 

Required Courses (9)

EDLF 714:             Schools as Professional Learning Communities
or
EDLF 711E:           Interpersonal & Groups Relations in Educational Organizations
EDLF 776:             Public School Administration
EDLF 777:             Human Resources Management in School
EDLF 778:             School and Community Relations
EDLF 779:             School Principalship
EDLF 783:             School Finance
or
EDLF 873:             Education Finance, Policy & Practice
EDLF 866:             Policy in Curriculum and Instruction
EDLF 875:             School Law
EDLF 881:             Introduction to Supervision of Instruction

Electives Courses
Electives are determined in consultation with an advisor, and vary by regional academic center.