Educational Administration & Leadership
*Pending state approval - A new requirement placed on all Illinois colleges/universities.*
The graduate program in Educational Administration & Leadership is designed for educators
who want to continue developing their professional commitment and competence while
seeking an Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate with a Principal endorsement.
Graduate students in the program examine current educational theory and practice and
explore a variety of viewpoints to reflectively develop their professional competence
and leadership style. They explore social issues affecting teachers and students,
and expand their awareness of and respect for the unique development of schools, teachers
and students. During their course work, they consider effective collaboration with
and accountability to students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Reexamining
the development of values and professional ethics, candidates in this program gain
greater intellectual and ethical insight.
The Educational Administration & Leadership program develops advanced proficiency
in the Illinois School Leader and the Illinois Principal standards. Participants develop
proficiency on the standards in three phases: first, an orientation to and self-assessment
of the standards; second, development of the knowledge and predispositions required
by the standards; and, third, demonstration of performances implementing the standards.
Progress on the standards is evaluated throughout the program though a portfolio aligned
with the standards.
2012/2013 Curriculum will be posted pending state approval.
2011/2012 Curriculum: Students in current program must successfully complete all requirements for certification before May 31, 2014.
The Educational Administration & Leadership program consists of 39 hours of course
work. The program can be completed in seven semesters (which includes summers). Students
may choose to proceed at a slower pace if they wish. Additional curriculum information
can be found in the graduate catalog.
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
|
EDU 600 |
Professional Educator Seminar |
0 |
|
EDL 601 |
Technology Applications for School Administrators |
2 |
|
EDU 610 or EDU 615 |
History and Philosophy of Education or Contemporary Issues in Education |
3 |
|
EDU 611 |
Curriculum Theory and Design |
3 |
|
EDU 612 |
Instructional and Curriculum Design and Evaluation |
3 |
|
EDL 610 |
Supervision of Instruction |
3 |
|
EDL 620 |
School Law |
3 |
|
EDL 625 |
Finance and Facilities for Principals |
3 |
|
EDL 630 |
Leadership Theory |
3 |
|
EDL 640 |
School and Community Relations |
3 |
|
EDL 650 |
Principalship |
3 |
|
EDU 641 |
Educational Research & Statistics |
3 |
|
EDU 645 |
Action Research Planning |
2 |
|
EDL 697 |
Internship - Principal |
4 |
|
EDL 699 |
Portfolio Assessment - Principal |
1 |
|
Total credits |
39 |
Class Format
This program is formatted for the working professional. Classes are offered in an
eight week format, one night a week (there are a few courses that are in the 16 week
format due to the requirement of the courses).
Locations will be announced pending state approval.
McKendree offers the Educational Administration & Leadership program on the Lebanon
campus and classes at off campus cohorts. For additional information on locations,
please contact the Office of Graduate Admission.
Transfer Credit Restriction
No more than nine (9) semester credits will be accepted in transfer and can not be
more than six (6) years old. Transfer credit must be submitted for approval prior
to or during the first semester of enrollment.
Office of Graduate Admission
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-6576
800-BEARCAT ext. 6576
graduate@mckendree.edu
