Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice

Degree:  Master of Education

Specialization/Major/Concentration: Educational Leadership

 

Program Purpose and Objectives

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership is a state approved, NCATE accredited program that leads to eligibility for the Educational Leader Certificate Level 1, the credential required for principals in public schools in Louisiana. The rigorous 39 hour curriculum is aligned with the national ISLLC and ELCC standards. Courses are sequenced to scaffold development of the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to lead a P-12 school. Students are involved in authentic activities required of principals, including experience gained during three semesters of part time internship. The MEd prepares students for success on the SLLA. Students work full time at their school while matriculating through the program.

Admission requirements:

Students applying for the MEd in Educational Leadership must meet the following requirements.

Evidence of the Following
Valid Louisiana Type B or Level 2 teaching certificate or comparable level out-of-state teaching certificate
Current employment at a school or district
At least two (2) years of successful teaching experience in your area of certification

Evidence of Leadership Potential

Documented evidence of one (1) or more of the following:
Teacher of the Year nomination
Mentor Teacher for LA TAAP
National Board Certification
Presenter at local, state, or national conference or workshop
Publication (does not include self-published material)
Teacher Leader Endorsement
Other leadership experience (e.g., teacher coach, grade level chair/department head, professional development coordinator)

Nomination Letter
Nomination letter from a current or past administrator, on letterhead or from a professional email address, attesting to your leadership potential and to at least two (2) years of successful teaching in your area of certification.

Recommendations
Two (2) additional letters of recommendation, on letterhead or from a professional email address, attesting to your leadership potential.

Course requirements

MEd in Educational Leadership (39 hours)

Semester Credit hrs.
1 ELRC 7430: Best Practices of School Leadership I 6
ELRC 4249: Understanding & Applying Research in Educ. 3

2 ELRC 7431: Best Practices of School Leadership II 6
ELRC 7422: Intro. to School Improvement/Action Research 3
ELRC 7404: Internship in Educational Administration 3

3 ELRC 7001: Ethics and Educational Leadership 3
ELRC 7900: Independent Study (Internship) 3
4 ELRC 7423: Adv. School Improvement/Action Research 3
ELRC 7450: Supervision of Instruction 3
ELRC 7404: Internship in Educational Administration 3

5 ELRC 7401: Administration of School Personnel 3
Comprehensive Exam 0
SLLA 0

 

Contact for students who have questions or need more information:
Name: Dr. Dianne L. Taylor
Email: dtaylor@lsu.edu
Phone: (225)578-2192

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