Overview
The M.S. in Educational Leadership - Education degree at Saint Joseph's University prepares students to meet these administrative challenges.
The M.S. in educational leadership is designed to support the professional development of educators seeking administrative leadership positions in their institutions. The degree is offered both on-campus and online to accommodate the needs of working adult students. The online program offers two concentration areas: public/private school focus and Catholic school focus.
Experienced classroom teachers and professionals are encouraged to apply to the program and may choose between a master’s degree with or without blended administrative certification options in such high-demand areas as principal certification, curriculum supervisor and supervisor of special education. Additionally, any combination of certification options may be completed as part of a post-master’s certificate for continued professional development as part of the campus-based program. The curriculum for each certification option is designed to blend and build with the others so that adding certification options does not require extensive additional coursework and fieldwork. The online master’s option includes the required coursework leading to Pennsylvania principal certification (K-12) and curriculum supervisor certification (K-12). All three blended certifications are offered as part our on-campus program.
Learning outcomes
Students who graduate from this program may pursue a variety of professional career options working in administrative positions in basic K-12 education and higher education. Graduates have a distinct advantage for professional advancement by combining administrative leadership and curriculum supervision and coordination.
This program of study is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and leads to an administrative/supervisory certification in principal, curriculum supervisor and/or supervisor of special education. Candidates who complete all degree and certification requirements may apply to PDE for certification.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychology of Teaching: Developmental Perspectives
- Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
- Reading/Literature I Perspectives
- Language and Culture
- Foundations and Current Issues in Education
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Diagnostic Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Teaching: Math, Science & Technology
- Interdisciplinary Teaching: Social Studies & Creative Expressions
- Reading Literature II Perspectives
- Early Childhood/Elementary Student Teaching Elementary/Middle Education
- Historical and Contemporary Perspectives in Education
- Psychology of Teaching: Developmental Perspectives
- Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum
- Language and Culture
- Current Issues in Education
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Diagnostic Assessment and Progress Monitoring
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Education Management, Organisation & Leadership View 2526 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application
- Official transcripts for all credits earned, undergraduate and graduate
- Two letters of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Personal statement
Tuition Fee
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International
24360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 812 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
24360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 812 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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