Many schools recognize and value the need for leadership in schools. Instructional leaders play a critical role in the standards-driven environment of schools of today. Instructional leaders share a vision for a school culture that is conducive to effective student learning; they collaborate with families and community; they influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural community; and they conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism.
The Instructional Leadership program has 2 tracks. The Teacher Leader track is intended for those who wish to improve their skill in the classroom, while becoming a leader among their professional peers. The School Principal track will lead to licensure as an elementary or secondary school principal.
Requirements for the Instructional Leadership focus Teacher Leader Track - Master of Arts Degree with a major in Education
(31 Hours)
| PROFESSIONAL CORE COURSES - 10 hours |
| EDU 500 |
Statistics and Research (3) |
| EDU 501 |
Educational Psychology (3) |
| EDU 600 |
Integrative Project (1) |
| EDU 602 |
Ethics for Educators (3) |
| CONCENTRATION COURSES - 21 hours |
| EDU 601 |
Differentiated Instruction for Inclusive Settings (3) |
| EDU 616 |
Cognition Across Cultures (3) |
| EDU 645 |
Teacher Candidate Portfolio (0) |
| EDU 662 |
Coaching and Mentoring in Professional Learning Communities (3) |
| EDU 671 |
Curriculum Development: Theory and Applications (3) |
| EDU 672 |
School Law (3) |
| EDU 673 |
Communications and Problem Solving (3) |
| EDU 674 |
Instructional Leadership and Data-Informed Decisions (3) |
Requirements for the Instructional Leadership focus School Principal Track - Master of Arts Degree with a major in Education
(37 Hours)
| PROFESSIONAL CORE - 10 hours |
| EDU 500 |
Statistics & Research (3) |
| EDU 501 |
Educational Psychology (3) |
| EDU 600 |
Integrative Project (1) |
| EDU 602 |
Ethics for Educators (3) |
| CONCENTRATION COURSES - 30 hours |
| EDU 645 |
Teacher Candidate Portfolio (0) |
| EDU 671 |
Curriculum Development: Theory and Applications (3) |
| EDU 672 |
School Law (3) |
| EDU 673 |
Communications and Problem Solving (3) |
| EDU 674 |
Instructional Leadership and Data-Informed Decisions(3) |
| EDU 675 |
School Finance (3) |
| EDU 676 |
Educational Administration (3) |
| EDU 677 |
Principal Internship (6) |
| EDU 680 |
Leadership and Management of Special Education Programs (3) |
The school principal track has been approved by the Ohio Department of Education for PK-6 or 5-12 school principal licensure. Students in this track must pass Praxis to be eligible for the license.