Educational Leadership and Administration M.S.
The Educational Leadership and Administration (EDLA) program at Saint Joseph’s University prepares aspiring school administrators, supervisors of curriculum and supervisors of special education to become transformative leaders in PK-12 settings.
M.S. Educational Leadership & Administration (no certification)
The 30-credits M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration without PA certification program is designed for aspiring education leaders interested in leading educational organizations or programs affiliated with schools or simply interested in learning more about educational leadership. This program does not lead toward PA certification and does not involve fieldwork
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 600 | Leadership for Social Justice | 3 |
| EDL 660 | Data-Informed Assessment | 3 |
| EDL 665 | Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 670 | Human Resources & Prof Growth | 3 |
| EDL 680 | School Law, Policy, and Ethics | 3 |
| EDL 685 | Leading School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDL 690 | Equitable Fiscal Allocation | 3 |
| SPE 622 | Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs | 3 |
| Elective One (EDU, ODL, SPE) | 3 | |
| Elective Two (EDU, ODL, SPE) | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
M.S. Educational Leadership & Administration (with Administrative I Principal PK-12 & Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor PK-12 certifications)
The 30-credit M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration with PA certification with Administrative I Principal PK-12 & Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor PK-12 certifications program is designed for aspiring school administrators interested in becoming equity-minded transformative educational leaders in the PK-12 settings.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 600 | Leadership for Social Justice | 3 |
| EDL 660 | Data-Informed Assessment | 3 |
| EDL 665 | Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 670 | Human Resources & Prof Growth | 3 |
| EDL 680 | School Law, Policy, and Ethics | 3 |
| EDL 685 | Leading School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDL 690 | Equitable Fiscal Allocation | 3 |
| EDL 695 | Internship I: Leaders/Action | 3 |
| EDL 696 | Internship II: Leaders/Action | 3 |
| SPE 622 | Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
M.S. Educational Leadership & Administration (with Supervisory I Special Education PK-12 Certification)
The 30-credit MS in Educational Leadership and Administration with PA Supervisor I Special Education PK-12 certification is designed for special education teachers interested in becoming supervisors of special education in PK-12 settings.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 600 | Leadership for Social Justice | 3 |
| EDL 660 | Data-Informed Assessment | 3 |
| EDL 665 | Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 670 | Human Resources & Prof Growth | 3 |
| EDL 685 | Leading School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDL 690 | Equitable Fiscal Allocation | 3 |
| SPE 621 | Law, Pol & Proced for SE Sup | 3 |
| SPE 622 | Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs | 3 |
| SPE 623 | Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar | 3 |
| SPE 624 | Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
M.S. Educational Leadership & Administration (with Administrative I Principal PK-12 Certification, Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor PK-12 Certification & Supervisor I Special Education PK-12 Certification)
The 39-credit MS in Educational Leadership and Administration with Administrative I Principal PK-12, Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor PK-12 & Supervisor I Special Education PK-12 is a program designed for aspiring educational leaders interested in becoming school administrators, curriculum and instruction supervisors and supervisors of special education in PK-12 settings.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 600 | Leadership for Social Justice | 3 |
| EDL 660 | Data-Informed Assessment | 3 |
| EDL 665 | Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 670 | Human Resources & Prof Growth | 3 |
| EDL 680 | School Law, Policy, and Ethics | 3 |
| EDL 685 | Leading School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDL 690 | Equitable Fiscal Allocation | 3 |
| EDL 695 | Internship I: Leaders/Action | 3 |
| EDL 696 | Internship II: Leaders/Action | 3 |
| SPE 621 | Law, Pol & Proced for SE Sup | 3 |
| SPE 622 | Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs | 3 |
| SPE 623 | Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar | 3 |
| SPE 624 | Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Learning Goals and Outcomes
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.