Program Requirements
Hours: 31-37 hours
Many schools recognize and value the need for leadership in schools. Instructional leaders play a critical role in the standards-driven environment of schools of today. Instructional leaders share a vision for a school culture that is conducive to effective student learning; they collaborate with families and community; they influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural community; and they conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism.
The Instructional Leadership program has 2 tracks. The Teacher Leader track is intended for those who wish to improve their skill in the classroom, while becoming a leader among their professional peers. The School Principal track will lead to licensure as an elementary or secondary school principal.
Requirements for the Instructional Leadership focus Teacher Leader Track - Master of Arts Degree with a major in Education
PROFESSIONAL CORE COURSES - 10 hours
EDU 500Statistics and Research (3)
EDU 501Educational Psychology (3)
EDU 600Integrative Project (1)
EDU 602Ethics for Educators (3)
CONCENTRATION COURSES - 21 hours
EDU 601Differentiated Instruction for Inclusive Settings Mild to Moderate (3)
EDU 616Cognition Across Cultures (3)
EDU 645Teacher Candidate Portfolio (0)
EDU 662Coaching & Mentoring in Professional Learning Communities (3)
EDU 671Curriculum Development: Theory and Applications (3)
EDU 672School Law (3)
EDU 673Communications & Problem Solving (3)
EDU 674Instructional Leadership and Data-Informed Decisions (3)
Requirements for the Instructional Leadership focus School Principal Track - Master of Arts Degree with a major in Education
PROFESSIONAL CORE - 10 hours
EDU 500Statistics and Research (3)
EDU 501Educational Psychology (3)
EDU 600Integrative Project (1)
EDU 602Ethics for Educators (3)
CONCENTRATION COURSES - 27 hours
EDU 645Teacher Candidate Portfolio (0)
EDU 671Curriculum Development: Theory and Applications (3)
EDU 672School Law (3)
EDU 673Communications & Problem Solving (3)
EDU 674Instructional Leadership and Data-Informed Decisions (3)
EDU 675School Finance (3)
EDU 676Educational Administration (3)
EDU 680Leadership & Management of Special Education Programs (3)
Students must take 6 hours of EDU 677
EDU 677Principal Internship (3)
The school principal track has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education for PK-6 or 5-12 school principal licensure. Students in this track must pass Praxis to be eligible for the license.