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CAGS in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal
Degree Overview
The CAGS in Educational Leadership and Management Program prepares the student to meet the standards of Massachusetts Educator Initial Licensure as either a Supervisor/Director (P-12) or School Principal (P-6, 5-8, 9-12). The program offers courses and experience that equip school administrators with the skills and competencies necessary for becoming effective educational leaders.
Requirements and curriculum
School Principal Core (Prek-6, 5-8, 9-12) |
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| EDLM 8000 Community Relations | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 8005 Foundations of Educational Administration | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 8010 Human Resources and Personnel Administration | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 8020 Law for the Educator | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 8030 Public School Finance | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 8040 Curriculum Leadership and Evaluation | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 8050 Seminar: Research in Educational Leadership | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 9000 The Principal: Organization and Administration of the Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 9020 Collegial Supervision | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 9100 Dynamics of Planned Change | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 9300 Practicum in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal: PreK-6 OR | 6 S.H. |
| EDLM 9310 Practicum in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal: 5-8 OR | 6 S.H. |
| EDLM 9320 Practicum in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal: 9-12 | 6 S.H. |
| EDLM 9600 The Contemporary Educational Leader (Capstone) | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 9999 Comprehensive Exam | 0 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
39 S.H. |
Career Opportunities
School Principal
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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Graduate and Continuing
Education
(978) 665-3182
gce@fitchburgstate.edu
Location:
Anthony, Room 112
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8-6:30 pm
Friday 8-5 pm
