Master of Science in Education Leadership
The Master of Science in Educational Leadership is a two-year cohort program. Thirty-six hours of credit are required for completion: twenty-four in coursework, six in seminars and six in clinical experience. Courses include practice-based learning assignments and case studies so that theory and practice are integrated throughout the curriculum. The program is web-assisted for optimal communication. It has an optional Principal Endorsement which leads to principal licensure in the state of Iowa.Program 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 277: Diversity in Schools
EDL 278: Supervising Instruction*
EDL 279: Managing Schools
EDL 280: Clinical Experience I
EDL 281: Clinical Experience II
EDL 282: Culmination Seminar
*Meet Iowa Evaluator Approval requirements
The program 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.
For more information, contact
Dr. Dave Darnell
david.darnell@drake.edu
515-271-2082
For complete graduate admission requirements for the School of Education, visit the SOE Admissions Requirements page or contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.