Overview

Sequences at the education specialist level expand this base and add elements that contribute to continued professional growth and those required, specifically, to qualify for the position of superintendent of schools. The Educational Leadership program at Western Illinois University develops instructional leaders who enable educational institutions, regardless of the obstacles, to exceed the No Child Left Behind annual progress requirements.

This goal is achieved by means of a collaborative, inquiry-based learning structure that unites a group of practicing professionals to explore how theory, research, applied technology, and heightened political understanding serve to resolve the issues educational leaders regularly face. Although three graduate degrees are offered, all programs of specialization are designed as interrelated activities.

Possible Careers

School principal

School Superintendent

Curriculum director

Why Choose Educational Leadership at WIU?

The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to prepare transformational leaders who cultivate exemplary learning organizations.

The Department of Educational Leadership faculty holds doctoral degrees from some of the finest universities in the United States. Their professional experience includes service as principals, business managers, curriculum directors, and district superintendents.

Accreditation

The principal preparation program is accredited through the Education Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC), and has been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). WIU’s licensure officer is authorized to approve endorsement for students seeking principal endorsement in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership Development and Self-Assessment

Leading the Core Curriculum

School Leadership and Technology

Data for School Leaders

Fundamentals of School Law

Leadership for Special Needs

Integrating Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Supervision of Instruction

Methods of Research

Lecturers

Tracy Davis, Ph.D., University of Iowa
James La Prad, Ph.D., University of Virginia
Sterling Saddler, Ph.D., Penn State University
Stuart O. Yager, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macomb, United States
Moline, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the School of Graduate Studies must hold a bachelor's degree from an institution that is accredited by the appropriate U.S.
Department of Education regional institutional accrediting agency.
Applicants usually apply for admission to a degree program simultaneously with admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
If the applicant meets the minimum admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, a copy of the application materials is forwarded to the program of interest for consideration.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23640 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11820 USD / year

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In-State

11820 USD / year

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Living costs

Macomb

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Why Choose Educational Leadership at WIU?

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Delivered

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