Educational Leadership and Transformational Change MS
The MS in Educational Leadership Transformational Change at Saint Joseph’s University prepares aspiring educational leaders, school administrators, supervisors of curriculum and supervisors of special education to become transformative leaders in PK-12 settings.
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of Educational Leadership content, theory and practices.
Goal 2: Students will demonstrate knowledge of and professional leadership skills in developing a strong, positive school culture to ensure PK-12 student success.
Goal 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to manage democratically the school organization, operations and resources for effective results.
Goal 4: Students will demonstrate knowledge of policies, laws and regulations and apply the principles of integrity, equity and fairness in effectively advocating for children and public education.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 600 | Empowering Change Agents | 3 |
| EDL 660 | Strategic Leadership for K-12 | 3 |
| EDL 665 | Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 670 | Strategic Human Resources | 3 |
| EDL 680 | Navigating the Dynamics of Law | 3 |
| EDL 685 | Instructional Design Contemp | 3 |
| EDL 690 | Equity Allocation: Bridging | 3 |
| SPE 622 | Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs | 3 |
| Electives depending on certification(s) selection | 6-9 | |
If not seeking PA certification, then any two electives from EDU, ODL, SPE | ||
If student seeks both certification options, then all five courses are required. | ||
| For Administrative I Principal PK-12 & Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor PK-12: | ||
| PK-4 Student Teaching | ||
| Student Teaching 4-8 | ||
| For Supervisory I Special Education PK-12: | ||
| Law, Pol & Proced for SE Sup | ||
| Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar | ||
| Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem | ||
| Total Hours | 30-33 | |