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Master of Science in Education: Education Leadership
Program Overview
The M.S.E. in Education Leadership program prepares teachers for a variety of leadership positions, including principals, associate/assistant principals, athletic directors, deans of students, curriculum coordinators or Area Education Agency consultants.
Students who already have a master's degree and are seeking licensure may contact the School of Education for information regarding the Educational Leadership Specialist program.
Program Requirements
| Course | Credits |
| EDL 270 - Personal and Professional Assessment Seminar | 3 |
| EDL 271 - Leadership and the Profession | 3 |
| EDL 272 - Organizational and System Behavior | 3 |
| EDL 273 - Instruction and Learning | 3 |
| EDL 274 - School and Community in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDL 275* - Planning, Research, Measurement, and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDL 276 - Applications of Law, Mandates, and Policies | 3 |
| EDL 277 - Current Issues in Special Education Administration | 3 |
| EDL 278* - Supervising Instruction | 3 |
| EDL 279 - Managing Schools | 3 |
| EDL 280 - Clinical Experience I | 3 |
| EDL 281 - Clinicial Experience II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 |
*Meets Iowa Evaluator Approval requirements
Admission
- Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis; therefore, it is requested that all materials be submitted approximately 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the intended start-term.
- Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers.
- Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.
- PLEASE NOTE: This program requires the submission of two (2) professional letters of recommendation, including one from an immediate supervisor and a second one from an administrator who can speak to the candidate's potential for effective building-level leadership.
2016-2017 Drake University Graduate and Professional Programs Catalog
University News
October 3, 2018
