Online Masters of Education in Educational Leadership Program (30 Credit Hours)
 | "The programs in Educational Leadership provide opportunities for school and school-related personnel to develop their leadership style and acquire skills to lead at the classroom, building, and district levels. Hundreds of web-based students around the globe have taken advantage of our Nationally Recognized Programs in Educational Leadership. Developing leaders that promote the success of all students continues to be the driving force in our program. This is demonstrated by the dedication of our program faculty who strive to meet the needs of our graduate students and assist each one of them along their leadership journey." Dr. Andy Pushchak Program Head |
The Program: The Department of Professional Studies has designed the online master's program for educators seeking leadership positions at classroom, school, district, and community levels, in Curriculum, Instruction and supervision. Edinboro University now offers a seam less progression from MEd. to K-12 Principals Certification to Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility. | ||
| The Cohort Program: In addition to the program's course sequence, the following face-to-face meetings are planned: Orientation; Candidacy; Completion of Program. | ||
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| 1st semester | SCHA700 | Introduction to Educational Administration |
| SCHA795 | Computer Literacy for School Administrators | |
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| 2nd semester | SCHA775 | Management Concepts and Principles |
| SCHA715 | Contemporary Issues in Education | |
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| 3rd semester | SCHA731 | School and Community Relations |
| SCHA710 | Education and Society | |
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| 4th semester | SCHA741 | Administration and Organization of the Elementary,Middle, and Secondary School Curriculum |
| SCHA745 | Instructional Processes and Learning Environments | |
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| 5th semester | SCHA720 | Dynamics and Processes of Change |
| EDUC788 | Research in Education | |
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| Course Descriptions |
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SCHA700 | Introduction to Educational Administration |
This introductory course includes historical review of the development of public and school administration, studies of the settings for and functions of public and school administration, theories of administration, and the responsibility of the school principal to act as an effective agent of change. | |
| SCHA795 | Computer Literacy for School Administrators |
| The course varies its emphasis according to the computer literacy needs of each individual class of administration students. Possible topics include brief overviews of computer systems, fundamental literacy in reading computer programs, scheduling by computer, management systems, bookkeeping systems, simulations, word processing, record keeping, computer-aided instruction, computer preparation of individual education programs, telecommunications, information systems, databases, data searches, and personnel screening by computer. | |
| SCHA775 | Management Concepts and Principles |
| This course examines administrative principles and activities appropriate to organizations in the industrial, educational, or business sectors and the effects of various administrative styles. It teaches systematic processes for developing policies, regulations, and procedures and analyzes concepts of educational leadership, decision-making and problem-solving. It also emphasizes the relationship of general administration to school administration. | |
| SCHA715 | Contemporary Issues in Education |
| This course considers some of the most pressing problems on the present American educational scene. Students develop processes of questioning, search and concern about the answers and positions taken by authorities in the area of public school administration. | |
| SCHA731 | School and Community Relations |
| This course examines the leadership roles of supervisors, principals, and superintendents to communicate effectively within the school and community. It emphasizes the importance of designing school and community relations programs around the needs and issues of the school and the school district. Particular attention is given to communication with, and involvement of, internal and external publics in the school system. (Replaces SCAH730 Communication and Interpersonal Relationsfor the School Administrator.) | |
| SCHA710 | Education and Society |
| This course analyzes the social structures and interrelations of elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions. It identifies and analyzes school-community interrelationships and processes by which educational objectives are developed, implemented, and evaluated by society. | |
| SCHA741 | Administration and Organization of the Elementary,Middle, and Secondary School Curriculum |
| This course studies the organization and administration of the curricula of elementary, middle, and secondary schools. It emphasizes the changing nature of curriculum, the essential elements and processes of curriculum development, and the principal as the curriculum leader. (Combines and replaces SCHA740and SCHA750). | |
SCHA745 | Instructional Processes and Learning Environments |
This seminar provides students opportunities for in-depth studies of psychological theory and research relevant to the understanding of learning processes in children, the management of the learning environments, instructional systems, and evaluation of learning relative to the curricula. | |
SCHA720 | Dynamics and Processes of Change |
This course studies field experiences, role playing and case studies, and discusses the factors, dynamics, and processes involved in assessing need for change and in determining effective, efficient operations to secure desired change. It involves the fields of psychology and education. | |
EDUC788 | Research in Education |
This course develops the point of view and skills which enable students to apply research procedures to professional problems. Students gain the expertise necessary to be critical consumers of research and to carry out completed research projects. Master of Education degree students should complete this course within the first twelve semester hours of the program. | |
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Admission Requirements:
How to Apply: Please apply here. Out-of-State and international students pay in-state Pennsylvania tuition rate plus 5% for online program enrollment For More Information: For further information on the Educational Leadership program, please see the Educational Leadership Website. If you have questions about the application process, please contact Edinboro University's School of Graduate Studies and Research at (814)732-2856 or visit www.edinboro.edu, choose Students, then Graduate. For questions specific to the Online Masters of Education in Educational Leadership Program, please contact Dr. Andy Pushchak at 814-732-1548 (apushchak@edinboro.edu). Click Here to Apply OnlinePlease be sure to use the codes for the Online programs as they are different from the on-site programs.
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