MSed in Educational Leadership
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As in all graduate programs at Pace, the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Educational Leadership integrates theory with practice. The program is designed to provide future School Based Leaders with a sound knowledge base, enabling them to make thoughtful decisions for schools and various other educational settings.
The program is also designed to prepare candidates to be reflective practitioners who promote social justice, create caring classrooms and school communities and enable all students to be successful learners through the successful practice of educational leadership. In addition, it is designed to provide opportunities for all candidates to demonstrate competency in the Educational Leadership Constituent Council standards. Finally, it seeks to develop in all candidates the essential characteristics of school leaders, as defined by the New York State Department of Education.
To earn a degree, candidates must successfully complete 30 credits of coursework and pass the required Comprehensive Examination. Fulfillment of the degree requirements, including an Internship, satisfies the academic requirements for New York State Certification as a School Based Leader. Graduates of the program have accepted positions as administrative assistants, assistant principals, chairpersons and principals. Some have assumed management positions in industry while others have served in educational positions at the state and federal levels.
Candidates holding an initial certificate in a classroom teaching title may complete a graduate program in educational leadership for professional certification in the classroom teaching title, provided the candidate also completes 12 semester hours of graduate study in the content core of the initial certificate.
The MS.Ed program in Educational Leadership is an evening program that allows the classroom teacher to work during the day while attending class at night. Classes scheduled during the fall and spring semesters meet from 5:30-8:15pm, with each class scheduled on evening per week for 3 hours. During the summer sessions, courses meet twice a week in the late afternoon or early evening.
Educational Leadership candidates may choose to pursue the program on a full-time or part-time basis. 9 credits is considered full-time study at the graduate level, and candidates may not register for more than three courses in the fall and spring semesters. In addition, candidates are limited to registering for no more than one course in each of the two summer sessions.
Candidates enrolled in full time study should plan 18-24 months to complete the program; candidates enrolled part time should plan 2-3 years to complete the MS.Ed in Educational Leadership.
All candidates with teacher certification who are interested in applying to the MS.Ed in Educational Leadership must file the Application for Admission.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses (24 credits)
EEL 600 Community and Inclusive School Leadership 3
EEL 603 Curriculum Development for School Leaders 3
EEL 602 Technology and Data Management and Analysis 3
EEL 601 Educational Law and School Leadership 3
EEL 604 Supervision and the Improvement of Teaching and Learning 3
EEL 605 Management of the Inclusive Setting 3
EEL 607 Educational Budgeting 3
EEL 612 Strategic Planning for Educational Leaders 3
Required Internship (6 credits)
While the internship may be taken within one semester, it is highly recommended that
the experience be taken over the entire school year. Candidates must contact their adviser
early in the semester before they plan to register for the internship for advisement
and preliminary materials.
EEL 696- Internships in Educational Administration 1.5 – 6
699
Total Credits: 30
