Master of Education (M.Ed.)
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERSHIP
with Administrative Certification
For
The School Improvement Leadership programs focus on instructional leadership. During a year-long practicum, participants will apply theories and practices from course work in the school environment. These programs are Maryland-approved programs for Administrator 1 certification.
How You Learn
Online Format: This is an online graduate program. No face-to-face class meetings are required, but students will be engaged in an active and engaging online environment that includes assignments, materials, discussion threads, assessments and/or group activities done electronically. You will finish one 3-credit course every 8 weeks.
Face-to-Face Options are available, please contact the Graduate Information Office at (667) 444-2410.
Career Outcomes
Graduates leave the program equipped with the skills to become successful administrators within their schools and school districts.
Course Progression and Degree Requirements
M.Ed. Program Option
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ED 681 | Curriculum Development in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| ED 653 | Supervision | 3 |
| ED 646 | School Law | 3 |
| ED 671 | School Improvement Leadership: A Theoretical Perspective | 3 |
| ED 673 | School Improvement Leadership: Facilitating a Positive School Culture | 3 |
| ED 672 | Assessing Needs and Evaluating Progress | 3 |
| ED 674 A | Special Project Seminar/Practicum in School Improvement Leadership | 1.5 |
| ED 674 B | Special Project Seminar/Practicum in School Improvement Leadership | 1.5 |
| ED 601 | Theories of Development | 3 |
| ED 602 | Sociological Perspective | 3 |
| ED 605 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ED 606 | Action Research | 3 |
| ED 603 | Personality Development & Self Esteem | 3 |
| ED 651 | Educating for Character | 1.5 |
| ED 652 | Mediation of Conflict | 1.5 |
| Total Credits: | 39 |
Post-Master’s Certificate (PDs) Program Option**
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ED 653 | Supervision for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| ED 646 | School Law | 3 |
| ED 671* | School Improvement Leadership – the Theory | 3 |
| ED 672 | Assessing Needs, Evaluating Progress | 3 |
| ED 673 | School Culture | 3 |
| ED 674 A/B | Internship/Seminar | 3 |
| ED 681 | Curriculum Development in a Multi-Cultural Society | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 21 |
* ED 671 is a pre-requesite for Ed 673; ED 673 is a pre- or co-requisite for ED 674.
Eportfolio must be completed in ED 674 A/B.
Technology Requirements for Graduation:
- Technology competencies demonstrated
- Portfolio completion and exit conference
Certification Requirement
- Certification as Administrator I requires MSDE teacher certification, 27 months of successful teaching experience, and completion of the required 3-credit introduction or survey of special education course.
Please Note:
This course outline is tentative and is subject to change. Courses may be offered in a different order than outlined above.
**Any Professional Development Certification on its own is not eligible for Financial Aid.
