Masters of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)

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1 Masters of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) Required Courses Application Instructions Program Planning Dept. of Educational Leadership The University of Montana 32 Campus Drive College of Education #213 Missoula, MT P (406) E edld@mso.umt.edu F (406)

2 Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership Thank you for your interest in the Masters of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) program at The University of Montana s Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences. The College of Education and Human Sciences has been in the business ofpreparing exemplary educational leaders for over 78 years. The Department of Educational Leadership offers a variety of face to face, online, and hybrid (streaming video) classes for each program, including the Masters of Educational Leadership. We work with students to create a plan of study and provide support throughout their journey in the program and beyond. Remote access classes allow students to attend face to face classes via video-conferencing. This option requires internet connection, headphones, and microphone. The Master Degree in Educational Leadership is designed to provide the student with a Master Degree in Education (M.Ed.) while preparing him/her for a Montana Class 3 Administrative License. The M.Ed. requires a minimum of thirty-seven (37) semester credits at the graduate level. An advisor will be assigned to all successful applicants. If you have questions prior to being assigned an advisor, we encourage you to contact the Department of Educational Leadership at edld@mso.umt.edu or

3 What Classes Are Required? G 550 Foundations of Educational Leadership 3 cr. Basic functions of K-12 administration and supervision and how contemporary views have evolved; models of leadership style and practice compared; responsibilities and relationships of school boards and chief school officers. G 551 Foundations of Curriculum Leadership 3 cr. The history and theoretical bases of current K-12 curriculum and instructional leadership. G 502 Philosophy of Education 3 cr. Same as C&I 502. Major philosophical schools of thought and leading proponents of each. Concepts of society, the educative process, and the role of education. or G 512 Educational Futures 3 cr. Predicting and projecting the near and more distant future of education. The changing place and nature of education and leadership in tomorrow's society. G 519 Measurement and Analysis of Educational Data 3 cr. Prereq, graduate standing. Explanation and practice in measurement and statistical analysis of educational data. Preparation in measurement and statistical analysis for educational research. G 520 Educational Research 3 cr. Same as C&I and HHP 520. An understanding of basic quantitative and qualitative research methodology and terminology, particularly as they are used in studies presented in the professional literature. G 552 The Supervision and Evaluation of Public School Educators 3 cr. Conflicting views and models of supervision; supervision in relation to administration and evaluation. Development of instruments for the formative and summative evaluation of teaching and their use in simulated cases. G 554 School Law 3 cr. Key Montana and national legislation regarding public education. Landmark cases of the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal, regional, and state courts as they affect the operation of public schools and the rights of school board members, administrators, teachers, students, and parents. G 556 The Finance of Public Education 3 cr. Revenue sources for K-12 public schools; proper expenditures; Montana's foundation program and related legislation; major court cases and how they have affected ways of funding schools; developing effective school and district budgets. G 559 School Public Relations for the Principal 3 cr. Investigation of the appropriate leadership and management roles of the modern school principal as they relate to public relations. Understanding of political theory as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external publics. G 583 Strategic Planning for Technology 3 cr. Same as C&I 583. Leadership and strategic planning processes for technology integration within schools. G 567 K-12 Leadership 3 cr. Examination of the roles responsibilities and relationships of educators relative to management and leadership considerations at all levels of the educational organization (elementary, middle, secondary, and central office). G 568 K-12 Curriculum 3 cr. Major aspects of curriculum related to the duties and responsibilities of school administrators. Issues related to the development, review and evaluation of curriculum. Exploration of issues related to selected instructional models and practices; school improvement.

4 Program Form for Master s Degree - Department of Educational Leadership Directions: You and your advisor should work together to complete the form below and then sign and date the form. Both should retain a copy of the completed form. Program Requirements: Dept. Course Course Name Hours Planned Date Semester Completed Basic to Master s Program and all Administrative Licensure: EDLD 550 Foundations of Leadership 3 EDLD 551 Foundations of Curr. & 3 Instruction EDLD 502 Philosophy of Education 3 or EDLD 512 Advanced Futures EDLD 519 Measurement & Analysis of 3 Educational Data EDLD 520 Educational Research 3 EDLD 552 Sup. & Eval. Of Public School 3 Education EDLD 554 School Law 3 EDLD 556 Finance of Public Education 3 EDLD 559 Public Relations for Principals 3 EDLD 583 Technology 3 Courses for K 12 Principal Licensure: EDLD 567 K 12 Leadership 3 EDLD 568 K 12 Curriculum 3 TOTAL HOURS: 36 *Includes Fieldwork Experience. *Note: If transfer credit is allowed for a program, give the date when the course was taken and under planned date identify where the course was taken. Signatures: - Faculty: Date: Student: Date:

5 How to Apply Though there are no deadlines for applications for the Department of Educational Leaderships, but applicants must submit all materials at least one semester before they wish to begin taking classes. 1. Online Application to the Graduate School 2. Three Letters of Reference One letter must be from an immediate supervisor. If you have taken courses from professors in the College of Education, you can request that they complete an internal Student Evaluation. This evaluation can be used in place of a letter of recommendation. To request an internal evaluation form, contact (406) or EDLD@mso.umt.edu. 3. Official Transcripts for your Bachelor s Degree and any subsequent coursework 4. Official Scores from the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) General Test or any national normed college entrance exam (e.g., Miller s Analogy, LSAT). In addition, international students will need to provide TOEFL scores. The UM Testing Code is: Current Resume 6. Statement of Purpose (e.g., Letter of Intent)