Educational Leadership and Administration M.S.

The M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (EDLA) 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.

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 

EDL 600Leadership for Social Justice3
EDL 660Data-Informed Assessment3
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Human Resources & Prof Growth3
EDL 680School Law, Policy, and Ethics3
EDL 685Leading School Curriculum3
EDL 690Equitable Fiscal Allocation3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
Elective One (EDU, ODL, SPE)3
Elective Two (EDU, ODL, SPE)3
Total Hours30

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.

EDL 600Leadership for Social Justice3
EDL 660Data-Informed Assessment3
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Human Resources & Prof Growth3
EDL 680School Law, Policy, and Ethics3
EDL 685Leading School Curriculum3
EDL 690Equitable Fiscal Allocation3
EDL 695Internship I: Leaders/Action3
EDL 696Internship II: Leaders/Action3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
Total Hours30

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.

EDL 600Leadership for Social Justice3
EDL 660Data-Informed Assessment3
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Human Resources & Prof Growth3
EDL 685Leading School Curriculum3
EDL 690Equitable Fiscal Allocation3
SPE 621Law, Pol & Proced for SE Sup3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
SPE 623Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar3
SPE 624Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem3
Total Hours30

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.

EDL 600Leadership for Social Justice3
EDL 660Data-Informed Assessment3
EDL 665Transformational Leadership3
EDL 670Human Resources & Prof Growth3
EDL 680School Law, Policy, and Ethics3
EDL 685Leading School Curriculum3
EDL 690Equitable Fiscal Allocation3
EDL 695Internship I: Leaders/Action3
EDL 696Internship II: Leaders/Action3
SPE 621Law, Pol & Proced for SE Sup3
SPE 622Admin & Supv:Spec Ed Progs3
SPE 623Advanced Fieldwork/Seminar3
SPE 624Adv Super & Curr Fieldwk/Sem3
Total Hours39