Is school administration in your future?
The School Improvement Leadership programs focus on instructional leadership. During a year-long practicum, participants will apply theories and practices from course work in the school environment. These programs are Maryland-approved programs for Administrator 1 certification.
Program options available for:
- Master of Education degree (36 credits)
- Post Master’s Professional Development Certificate (21 credits)
Upon completion of either of these programs, students will be eligible for Administrator I certification.
Required courses include (9 credits):
- ED 671 – School Improvement Leadership: A Theoretical Perspective
- ED 672 – Assessing Needs and Evaluating Progress
- ED 673 – School Improvement Leadership: Facilitating a Positive School Culture
The School Improvement Leadership specialization is an MSDE-approved program for Administrator I Certification as long as students take 12 additional credits and follow these guidelines:
- Students take ED 681 – Curriculum Development in a Multicultural Society in lieu of one of the following core courses: ED 602, 603, or 604. The director will decide which course to replace based on the student’s prior coursework.
- Students take ED 646 – School Law for the elective course and ED 653 – Supervision for Effective Instruction in lieu of two clinical electives.
- Students take ED 674 A&B – Special Project Seminar/Practicum in School Improvement Leadership.
In addition, the action research project will focus on a component of school improvement.