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The purposes of the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations are:
The Southeastern Louisiana University Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership is a nationally recognized program designed to provide the essential foundation for educational leaders to assume the role of instructional leaders for effective school improvement. The program has been accredited by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) and meets the Educational Leader certification requirements of the Louisiana State Department of Education.
Upon admission to the program, applicants will be assigned to a cohort. The applicant will remain with the cohort for the duration of the program to ensure the validity of the networking and collaboration built into the program design and approved by the State. Students will not be permitted to change cohorts for personal convenience. If a student misses a term of study, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the Graduate Coordinator for reassignment to an existing cohort to complete the course of studies for the program.
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. To be considered for admission for a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership, an applicant must initially satisfy all the Southeastern Louisiana University graduate admission requirements.
Application Process: The prospective student must submit a completed application to study at Southeastern Louisiana University and satisfy all University graduate admission requirements including a completed immunization form, non-refundable fee, and official copies of transcripts. The University application must be submitted online at: http://www.southeastern.edu/apply/graduate/index.html.
Applicants for Regular Admission must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average on the undergraduate degree, verified by official transcripts. Cumulative grade point averages below a 3.0 will be considered on an individual basis and may receive Provisional Admission.
In addition to the grade point average requirement, applicants must submit the following documents through the University application portal:
Applicants who work in a district that does not have a standing Memorandum of Understanding must submit a completed Memorandum of Understanding Form singed by the designated school officials. The completed and signed form must be sent to the Graduate Coordinator. See the department website for the list of school systems with standing Memorandums of Understanding.
Admissions Decision: Admission to the Educational Leadership program is selective and requires a favorable evaluation by the Leadership Admissions Committee and is contingent upon the receipt of all required application documents. When all admissions requirements have been met, the Graduate Coordinator will complete the necessary notification/acceptance papers for graduate admissions.
The Southeastern Louisiana University Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program is recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Louisiana Board of Regents as an approved Educational Leader preparation program for the Graduate Degree Pathway for Educational Leader Level 1 certification. The program is aligned with the following state and national standards:
Teacher Leader Endorsement: The teacher leader certificate is an option for a teacher to be identified as a teacher leader and is not a state required credential for a specific administrative position.
*Candidates will be eligible for the Teacher Leader Endorsement upon completion of the first 6 credit hours of the master’s degree program.
Educational Leader Level 1: The educational leader level 1 certificate is an entry-level certificate for individuals seeking to qualify for school and/or district leadership positions such as assistant principals, principals, parish or city supervisors of instruction, supervisors of child welfare and attendance, special education supervisors, or comparable school/district leader positions.
Educational Leader Level 2: An individual advances from a level 1 to a 2 certificate after successfully meeting standards of effectiveness for three years pursuant to Bulletin 130 and R.S. 17:3902 and completing the required years of experience.
Educational Leader Level 3: The level 3 certificate qualifies an individual for employment as a district superintendent.
(See Louisiana Department of Education website and Bulletin 746: Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel for additional information and requirements.)
Semster 1 | |
EDL 610: Research Methods for Educational Leaders | 3 hours |
EDL 612: Fostering Vision and Leadership in Educational Environments | 3 hours |
Semester 2 | |
EDL 721: School Law | 3 hours |
EDL 702: School-Community Relations | 3 hours |
Semester 3 | |
EDL 642: School Personnel Administration | 3 hours |
EDL 625: Organizational Management | 3 hours |
Semester 4 | |
EDL 722: Curriculum Improvement | 3 hours |
EDL 635: Supervision of Instruction | 3 hours |
Semester 5 | |
EDL 723: Leading Change in Educational Organizations | 3 hours |
EDF 600: Application of Educational Research | 3 hours |
Semester 6 | |
EDL 725: Internship in Educational Leadership | 3 hours |
ETEC 615: Technology Studies for Educational Leaders | 3 hours |
Total: | 36 hours |
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