General Approach
The M.A. or Ed. S. in Education Leadership, Management and Policy program focuses
on four central pillars: academic rigor, practical application, technology and ethical
standards. The curriculum and instruction reflect the latest research and applications
of effective educational administration and supervision.
Coursework
The degree requires 39 semester hours of coursework. Six groups of two courses (6
semester hours) are delivered online every four months. However, administrative internship
overlaps the last semesters for an additional 3 credits. This degree program concludes
with a culminating project or internship, depending on the student's specific career
goals.
Semester 1
| ELMP 6666 |
Supervision of Instruction |
3 |
| ELMP 7768 |
Technology for Administrators |
3 |
Semester 2
| ELMP 7772 |
Leadership Dynamics: Analysis of Supervisory Behavior |
3 |
ELMP 8891
Or |
Directed Research in Administration and Supervision (M.A.) |
3 |
| ELMP 6601 |
Statistical Methods (Ed.S) |
3 |
Semester 3
| ELMP 6665 |
Curriculum Development and Evaluation |
3 |
| ELMP 8983 |
Leadership and Management Assessment |
3 |
Semester 4
| ELMP 7776 |
Curriculum: Design and Engineering |
3 |
| ELMP 6601 |
Organization and Administration |
3 |
Semester 5
| ELMP 7763 |
School Law |
3 |
| ELMP 6761 |
Finance in Administration |
3 |
| ELMP 8981 |
Administrative Internship I |
3 |
Semester 6
| EDST 7310 |
Ethical Foundations |
3 |
| ELMP 9999 |
Culminating Research Seminar |
3 |
| ELMP 8982 |
Administrative Internship II |
3 |
Comprehensive Examination
After you complete your coursework, you will be required to take a comprehensive pass/fail
examination.
Residencies
This program also requires you to attend two weekend visits to campus where you will
meet your classmates and professors in the online program. One of the unique features
of the online programs are on-campus weekend residencies. Residencies allow you to
continue discussions, share experiences, and provide feedback on the program. Your
first residency will be an orientation at the start of your first semester; halfway
through the program, you'll rejoin your class for the second residency; and commencement
will be your final residency.
