School of Education and Psychology Graduate Bulletin 2010-2012
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Educational Leadership
This program of study prepares candidates to serve effectively as school principals. It is designed for the practitioner who does not plan to pursue a doctorate. 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 SDA Teacher 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 Core | 12 | ||
| EDUC 522 | Philosophy and Education | 3 | |
| EDUC 551 | Action Research | 3 | |
| PSYC 521 | Psychology of Learning | 3 | |
| SPED 550 | Understanding Research | 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 | 8 | ||
| *Electives must be chosen in consultation with the student's adviser. | ____ | ||
| Total | 48 | ||
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