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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.

Curriculum Requirements
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. Complete McKendree 2007-08 Graduate Catalog (RTF)

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
EDU 600	Professional Educator Seminar	0
EDL 601	Technology Applications for School Administrators	2
EDU 615	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
McKendree offers the Educational Administration & Leadership program on the Lebanon campus and at off campus cohorts. For additional information on locations, please contact the Office of Graduate Admission.

Transfer Credit Restriction 
No more than 8 semester credits will be accepted in transfer. Transfer credit must be submitted for approval during the first semester of enrollment. Transfer coursework cannot be more than eight (8) years old at program completion.

Office of Graduate Admission
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254
618-537-6576
800-BEARCAT ext. 6576
graduate@mckendree.edu