Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Administrative Leadership
Program
Mostly Online
39 credit hours
*
1 year
Program Highlights & Benefits
Rigorous, relevant coursework for MA educators
Practical, hands-on learning necessary for effective leadership in K-12 schools
Faculty with experience as active leaders and administrators in the community
Networking opportunities and job placement support
For
Educators seeking initial licensure in Administrative Leadership in the areas of Principals/Assistant Principals (PreK-8, 5-12) and Special Education Administrators.
What You Learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of core administrator module standards. i.e., instructional leadership, management of operations, family and community engagement, and professional culture.
- Demonstrate knowledge of license specific module standards, i.e., administration and supervision of special education programs and services and consultation and collaboration skills.
How You Learn
Mostly online courses, in a convenient cohort format
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will receive their Master’s in Education, and will be eligible for initial licensure in Administrative Leadership in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Degree Requirements
- Completion of at least three years of school-based employment in which the candidates holds a license, or at least three years of equivalent employment in another educational-related setting
Principal/Assistant Principal Courses
Total Degree Requirements – 39 credits
Core Module Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EA 500 | School Leadership | 3 |
| EA 505 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EA 510 | Sheltered English Immersion for School Leaders | 3 |
| EA 515 | Public School Operational and Financial Strategies | 3 |
| EA 520 | Law, Policy, and Ethics | 3 |
| EA 525 | Human Resources and Organizational Potential | 3 |
| EA 530 | Family and Community Engagement | 3 |
| EA 535 | Strategic Management and Design | 3 |
| Core Module Requirements | 24 |
Licensure Module Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EA 555 | Using Data to Improve Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EA 565 | Facilities Management | 3 |
| EA 563 | Supervision and Evaluation | 3 |
| EA 560 | Practicum for Principal/Assistant Principal [PreK-6, 5-8, 9-12]
| 3 |
| EA 562 | Reflective Seminar for Principal/Assistant Principal
| 3 |
| Licensure Module Requirements | 15 |
Special Education Administrator Courses (All Levels)
Total Degree Requirements – 36 credits
Core Module Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EA 500 | School Leadership | 3 |
| EA 505 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EA 510 | Sheltered English Immersion for School Leaders | 3 |
| EA 515 | Public School Operational and Financial Strategies | 3 |
| EA 520 | Law, Policy, and Ethics | 3 |
| EA 525 | Human Resources and Organizational Potential | 3 |
| EA 530 | Family and Community Engagement | 3 |
| EA 535 | Strategic Management and Design | 3 |
| Core Module Requirements | 24 |
Licensure Module Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
| EA 570 | Administration and Supervision of Special Education | 3 |
| EA 575 | Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education | 3 |
| EA 580 | Practicum in Special Education Administrator
| 3 |
| EA 582 | Reflective Seminar in Special Education Administrator
| 3 |
| Licensure Module Requirements | 12 |
Please Note:
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
