Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Administered by the Department of Teaching and Learning
Effective Summer 2022
Candidates choosing to earn a Master's degree in Educational Leadership are required to complete 15 credits of core classes; 9 in leadership and 6 in research. The leadership core creates a foundation of educational leadership. The research core provides a solid foundation on educational research, where students will complete a review of literature and a faculty supervised action research project required for graduation. Students may still choose a thesis option. Students will select a specialty track, College Student Affairs, School Counselor, Principal, or Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction.
Leadership Core (9 credits)
EDL.500 Introduction to Educational Leadership
EDL.501 Organizational Behavior and Program Development
EDL.503 School Law and Finance
Research Core (6 credits)
EDL.502 Data Driven Decisions
EDL.590 Educational Research and Writing
SPECIALIZATION TRACKS
College Student Affairs (24 credits)
COUNSEL.510 Group Counseling/Leadership Skills
COUNSEL.525 Multicultural Counseling
EDL.520 Professional Helping in CSA
EDL.521 Student Development Theory
EDL.522 Foundations and Functions of CSA
EDL.599 Field Experience in CSA FIRST
EDL.599 Field Experience in CSA SECOND
Program Approved Elective (a relevant course 500 or above)
Supervisory Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction (15 credits)
EDL.504 Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction
EDL.505 Curriculum Theory, Design, & Development
EDL.506 Curriculum and Instruction Evaluation
EDL.507 Home School Community Relations
EDL.595 Supervisory Practicum
NOTE: Those seeking just certification need to complete the track specific courses and EDL 500, 502, & 503.
K-12 School Principal Certificate (18 credits)
EDL.504 Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction
EDL.507 Home School Community Relations
EDL.508 Administrative Leadership in Education
EDL.595 Principal Practicum/Internship
SPECED.501 Special Education for Administrators
NOTE: Those seeking just certification need to complete the track specific courses and EDL 500, 501, 502, & 503.
PK-12 School Counseling Certificate (33 credits)
COUNSEL.500 Introduction to the Helping Professions
COUNSEL.502 Career Development
COUNSEL.510 Group Counseling and Leadership*
COUNSEL.516 Pre-Practicum in School Counseling
COUNSEL.517 Practicum in School Counseling
COUNSEL.518 Advanced Practicum in School Counseling
COUNSEL.520 Human Development
COUNSEL.525 Multicultural Counseling*
COUNSEL.550 Introduction to School Counseling
COUNSEL.555 Contemporary Issues in School Counseling
ELECTIVE (in counseling or closely related field) with program coordinator approval
NOTE: All students seeking M.Ed. in School Counseling with Certification or School Counseling Certification ONLY, must complete the required PRAXIS exam in order to be certified as school counselors in Pennsylvania.