Instructional Leadership, Ed.S.

Students in Instructional Leadership may participate in programs leading to a master’s degree (M.Ed.) with initial certification (Class A), a specialist degree (Ed.S.) and advanced certification (Class AA), or a reduced hour option for certification (Class A).

The Class AA certificate in Instructional Leadership will include eligibility for grades preschool through 12. Applicants must hold a valid Class A certificate in Instructional Leadership. Applicants who obtained the Class A certificate prior to the redesigned program must have three years administrative experience and must have earned a master’s level Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or instructional support area.

Retention/Completion Requirements for AA/Ed.S.

Candidates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 on all coursework and a passing score on a comprehensive exam.

Class AA Certification/Ed.S.

Curriculum Outline (30 credit hours required)

A. Theory (21 credit hours)

Required:

B. Research (3 credit hours)

EDF 600 - Applied Research in Education and Behavioral Sciences

C. Problem Analysis Project (6 credit hours)

Note:

Students who have not completed the special-education requirements are required to take a general survey course (SPED 507 or SPED 508 ), which will make the program 33 credit hours.