Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Program Overview
The Master’s degree in Educational Leadership is designed to provide the essential foundation for school administrators to assume the role of instructional leaders for effective school improvement. The program is accredited by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) and meets the Educational Leadership certification requirements of the Louisiana State Department of Education.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the Educational Leadership Program is highly selective and prospective students must meet all admissions criteria prior to admittance. Students will be allowed to enroll in courses in this degree curriculum only after formal admission to the program, following the admissions interview.
To be considered for admission for a master’s degree in Educational Leadership, an applicant must initially satisfy all of Southeastern's graduate admission requirements and present a portfolio composed of the following:
- A copy of the applicant’s letter of acceptance from the Southeastern Louisiana University Office of Graduate Admissions
- A letter of application which should include the applicant’s reasons for selecting this particular career option
- A curriculum vita that includes the applicant’s full name, address, telephone
number(s), e-mail address, student identification number (W#), academic preparation, prior related work and leadership experiences, degrees held, honors, awards, special interests, and other appropriate information
- A completed referral form from a school official who can attest to the applicant’s leadership potential and likelihood of success in the program
- Verification of a minimum 2.5 cumulative undergraduate grade point average (transcripts must be sent to office of admissions)
- Documentation of the Graduate Record Examination and, using a determinant of 200 times the undergraduate GPA, plus the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE, a minimum score of 1350
(Average scores for candidates admitted to program during AY 2005-06 were: Verbal 424, Quantitative 473, and Undergraduate GPA 3.1)
- A valid teaching certificate
- Verification of a minimum of three successful years of teaching experience in either public or private schools
- An autobiographical narrative showing evidence of life experiences and personal maturity consistent with program expectations for entry into a professional training program in Educational Leadership
The complete portfolio is to be presented to the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology.
After evaluation of program application portfolios, qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a mandatory screening interview to be conducted by the Leadership Admissions Committee.
Upon acceptance into the Educational Leadership Program, the Memorandum of Understanding must be signed by the candidate's immediate supervisor and the system Superintendent ensuring that time, resources, and opportunities for site-based experiences will be made available to the candidate.
Curriculum
|
Course of study |
Hours | |
|
First Semester (Fall/Spring only) | ||
|
EDL 600 |
2 | |
| EDL 616 |
Technology Studies for Administrators I |
2 |
| EDL 660 |
2 | |
|
Second Semester | ||
| EDL 661 |
6 | |
|
Third Semester | ||
| EDL 662 |
6 | |
|
Fourth Semester | ||
| EDL 663 |
6 | |
|
Fifth Semester | ||
| EDL 664 |
5 | |
| EDL 601 |
Research Methods for Administration II |
1 |
|
Sixth Semester | ||
| EDL 665 |
5 | |
| ETEC 617 |
Technology Studies for Administrators II |
1 |
Requirements for Completion
To receive a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, a student must:
- Successfully complete all requirements stated in the degree plan with grades of “B” or better in all course work. No grade below “B” will be accepted for graduate degree credit.
- Successfully complete all field-based experiences and internship.
- During the last semester of study, satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination, to take the form of completion and defense before the Leadership Faculty of an electronic portfolio.
A student whose portfolio and/or defense is deemed unsatisfactory will be required to perform remediation activities or coursework before requesting a second examination. No candidate will be permitted a third attempt.
- Successfully complete the School Leaders’ Licensure Examination.
- Receive a favorable recommendation for the degree from the student’s major professor, degree committee, and the Graduate Coordinator.
For more information regarding this or any program offered by the Department of Educational Leadership and Technology please contact Dr. Thomas DeVaney.