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.

Those pursuing a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Transformational Change may add both concentrations, but a concentration is not required to earn the degree.

Required courses with no concentration selected (GENL):

EDL 600Empowering Change Agents3
EDL 660Strategic Leadership for K-123
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Strategic Human Resources3
EDL 680Navigating the Dynamics of Law3
EDL 685Instructional Design Contemp3
EDL 690Equity Allocation: Bridging3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
Any two electives from EDL, EDU, SPE 6XX level courses.6
Total Hours30

Required courses for the Administrative I Principal PK-12 and Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor PK-12 Concentration (PCSP):

EDL 600Empowering Change Agents3
EDL 660Strategic Leadership for K-123
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Strategic Human Resources3
EDL 680Navigating the Dynamics of Law3
EDL 685Instructional Design Contemp3
EDL 690Equity Allocation: Bridging3
EDL 695Internship I: Leaders/Action3
EDL 696Internship II: Leaders/Action3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
Total Hours30

Required courses for the Supervisory I of Special Education PK-12 Concentration (SPSU):

EDL 600Empowering Change Agents3
EDL 660Strategic Leadership for K-123
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Strategic Human Resources3
EDL 685Instructional Design Contemp3
EDL 690Equity Allocation: Bridging3
SPE 700SpecialEducation Law/Policy3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
SPE 623Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar3
SPE 624Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem3
Total Hours30

Required courses for the Administrative I Principal PK-12 and Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor PK-12 Concentration and Supervisory I of Special Education PK-12 Concentration (PSCS):

EDL 600Empowering Change Agents3
EDL 660Strategic Leadership for K-123
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Strategic Human Resources3
EDL 680Navigating the Dynamics of Law3
EDL 685Instructional Design Contemp3
EDL 690Equity Allocation: Bridging3
EDL 695Internship I: Leaders/Action3
EDL 696Internship II: Leaders/Action3
SPE 700SpecialEducation Law/Policy3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
SPE 623Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar3
SPE 624Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem3
Total Hours39