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.

Now Accepting Applications for the following Cohorts:

Bettendorf
Classes begin Spring 2008!
Advisor: Dr. David Darnell
515-271-2082

On-Campus
Classes begin Fall 2008!
Advisor: Dr. Bill Wright
515-271-4989

Cedar Rapids
Classes being Spring 2008!
Advisor: Dr. Jan Walker
515-271-3719