Educational Leadership, M.Ed.

Educational Leadership (33 hours)

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is designed to equip future school leaders to manage change, resulting in higher levels of learning in the classroom for all students. This learner-centered program takes a unique approach to training effective school administrators. Not only does the program prepare participants for licensure as instructional leaders, but it also has a distinctive emphasis in change, ethical leadership, and practical experiences. Learning opportunities include collaboration with a mentor/coach throughout the program to prepare participants for the challenges of today’s school leadership. The program is designed to meet the scheduling needs of the working professional. The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership can be completed within 18 months with classes conveniently scheduled online and on campus during summers, weeknights and on weekends. One exit requirement of this program is a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Praxis 6011).

Course Requirements

All M.Ed. students take the following two courses as non-credit, no-charge, and pass/fail, one during their first semester and one during the semester in which they graduate:

• EG 5000 - Orientation to M.Ed./M.S./Ed.S. Programs (Non-credit and P/F)
• EG 6000 - Graduation Seminar (Non-credit and P/F)

Leadership Core

Required for all candidates in advanced programs, with the exception of School Counseling (15 hours)

• EG 5233 - Leadership Behavior & Practice (3)
• EG 5253 - Vision and Change for Leaders (3)
• EG 5263 - Communication and Community (3)
• EG 5333 - Law & Ethics in Leadership (3)
• EG 5653 - Intro to Educational Research (3)

MAJOR Educational Leadership

M.Ed. LEADERSHIP CORE + 18 hours

• EG 5483 - Instructional Leadership (3)
• EG 5493 - Evaluating Instructional Practice (3)
• ICM 5003 - Survey of Conflict Management (3)
• EG 5563 - Crucial Conversations and Political Implications (3)
• EG 5583 - ORG4 School Resource Management (3)
• EG 5663 - Specialized Field Project (3)

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• A passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Praxis 6011) for Tennessee licensure is a requirement for graduation from this program.

• Note: Under certain circumstances EG 5573 - Human Capital and Operations may be substituted for ICM 5003 - Survey of Conflict Management as the ORG 3 course.