Master of Science in Education - Education Leadership (MSE)

The Master of Science in Educational Leadership (MSE) is a two-year cohort program leading to principal licensure. Thirty-six hours of credit are required for completion: thirty hours in coursework and six in clinical experience. Courses emphasize the integration of theory and practice through practice-based learning assignments and case studies.. The program is web-assisted for optimal communication and is designed for students aspiring to be principals, associate/assistant principals, curriculum coordinators, deans of students, teacher leaders, athletic administrators, or Area Education Agency consultants.

Admission Requirements

(previous degrees, exams, etc.)

Master of Science in Education - Education Leadership applicants must meet the following admission requirements.

1. Graduate Admission Application: Applications are available from the Drake Office of Graduate Admission or you may apply on-line at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/drakeg/index.html

2. Application Fee of $25.00. Applicants who have previously paid the fee are not required to do so again. On-line submissions require electronic fee payment that will be refunded if an application fee was paid for a previous Drake program.

3. Official transcripts for ALL undergraduate and graduate coursework from EVERY institution attended (even if a degree was not earned).

4. Current professional resume.

5. Candidate’s letter: The letter should explain the candidate’s reason(s) for pursuing the Specialist Degree. Examples of leadership background and experience should be included.

6. Submission of two (2) professional letters of recommendation, including the immediate supervisor and a second administrator or supervisor who can speak to the candidate’s potential for effective organization-level leadership.

Grade Point Average Criteria:  Students must have achieved the following Grade Point Average (GPA) criteria for consideration to Drake’s School of Education graduate endorsement programs.  Students who do not meet these GPA requirements may contact the Office of Graduate Admission for additional information.

  • Undergraduate GPA = 2.50 (cumulative) and
  • Graduate GPA = 3.00 (cumulative)

Test requirement options:  satisfy ONE of the following:

Option 1: Achievement of the minimum required score(s) on ONE of the following standardized tests:

1. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Minimum Required Scores =Verbal = 400, Quantitative = 460

For GRE testing information, go to: http://www.gre.org

2. Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Minimum Required Score = 389

For MAT Testing information and dates, contact the School of Education at1-515-271-3946 or 1-800-443-7253 ext. 3946

Option 2: Submission of ONE of the following indicators of writing competency:

1. GRE – Analytical Writing Section – Minimum score = 4.0

2. Drake Writing Competency Test (DWRT)

  • Administered and developed by the School of Education
  • Evaluated on the following criteria:
  1. Analysis of complex idea(s)
  2. Support and development of main points with logically sound reasons and/or well-chosen examples
  3. Organization and general focus of response
  4. Demonstration of appropriate use of sentence variety/structure and language usage to convey meaning clearly.

This service is offered on campus twice a month for a fee on the first Wednesday and the third Thursday of each month, and must be scheduled at least one week before test date. Students taking courses off campus will be notified of the off campus testing location and schedule. To register or for more information, contact Bridget Arrasmith bridget.arrasmith@drake.edu 515-271-2054 or 1-800-443-7253 ext. 2054 at the School of Education.

 

Graduation Requirements

1. Thirty-six hours of credit are required for completion: thirty in coursework and six in clinical experience.

2. Required Courses:

  • EDL 270: Personal and Professional Assessment Seminar
  • EDL 271: Leadership and the Profession
  • EDL 272: Organizational and System Behavior
  • EDL 273: Instruction and Learning
  • EDL 274: Community and Society
  • EDL 275: Planning, Research, Measurement and Evaluation*
  • EDL 276: Applications of Law, Mandates and Policies
  • EDL 277: Diversity in Schools
  • EDL 278: Supervising Instruction*
  • EDL 279: Managing Schools
  • EDL 280: Clinical Experience I
  • EDL 281: Clinical Experience II

*Meet Iowa Evaluator Approval requirements

3. Other Requirements (experiential, exams, thesis, etc.)

Meet Iowa Evaluator Approval requirements

4. Any limitations and special policies (e.g., GPA requirement, or requirements that students take certain courses at Drake):

  • GPA: Maintain a 3.0 or higher
  • Courses must be completed with a “C” or better; the cumulative grade point, however, must be a 3.0 or better.
  • Only 12 hours of graduate work may be transferred in from an accredited university.
  • Transfer and endorsement courses must be advisor approved.
  • Courses transferred in are transferred as TR (no grade) and do not effect the Drake GPA.
  • Transferred coursework must be at a B level or better.
  • Transfer credits earned before admission are counted on the following scale:
  • Courses taken 0-5 years before admission are transferred in as full credit.
  • Courses taken 6-10 years before admission are transferred in as ½ credit.
  • Courses over 10 years old are not accepted.
  • Courses that are accepted must relate to the program of study.

Note:

1. Students who are taking classes at the Drake School of Education as a “non-degree seeking student” are not guaranteed admission to a program, nor are they eligible for financial aid.

2. Students applying for a graduate degree program are not eligible for financial aid until they are admitted to that program.

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