This program of study prepares candidates to serve effectively as school principals. Courses are selected to provide the graduate student with a useful blend of educational theory, administrative principles, and practical skills. It is important to consult with a program advisor prior to beginning the program.
Specialization Prerequisites: State or denominational certification and a minimum of 540 days (3 school years) of verified satisfactory full-time teaching experience prior to awarding of degree. No more than 60 days of substitute teaching may apply.
| Specialization Requirements: | | | credits |
| Basic Courses | | | 16 |
| EDUC 501 | Statistics in Research | 3 |
| EDUC 502 | Statistics Lab | 1 |
| EDUC 522 | Philosophy and Education | 3 |
| EDUC 561 | Methods of Research | 3 |
| EDUC 562 | Methods of Qualitative Research | 2 |
| EDUC 598 | Graduate Seminar | 1 |
| PSYC 521 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| Educational Leadership Core | | | 28 |
| EDAD 525 | Human Relations in Education | 3 |
| EDAD 526 | School Finance | 3 |
| EDAD 527 | School Facilities and Services | 3 |
| EDAD 539 | Supervision of Instruction, K-12 | 4 |
| EDAD 545 | Principalship, K-12 | 4 |
| EDAD 550 | School Law | 4 |
| EDAD 565 | Practicum in Administration | 4 |
| EDUC 556 | Curriculum Planning | 3 |
| Approved Electives | | | 0-4 |
| Electives must be chosen in consultation with the student's adviser. |
| Professional Project or Thesis | | | 4-8 |
| EDUC 581 | Professional Project | 4 |
| or |
| EDUC 590 | Thesis | 8 | ___ |
| | Total | 52 |
