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- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure)
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- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal (Initial Licensure)
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- M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal (Initial Licensure)
Degree Overview
The Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management Program prepares the student to meet the standards of Massachusetts Educator Initial Licensure as a School Principal (PreK-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. This program is an interdepartmental program. Within this spirit, relationships between faculty members in education departments and other programs across the university have been allied.
Successful completion of the degree and all requisite licensure requirements qualifies degree recipients for endorsement as a school principal.
Requirements and Curriculum
Program Prerequisites
- Valid teacher certification/licensure at the initial level.
- A minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Required Courses |
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| EDLM 8000 Community Relations | 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 Schools | 3 S.H. |
| EDLM 9010 Cases and Concepts in Educational Administration | 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 | |
| EDLM 9310 Practicum in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal: 5-8 or | |
| EDLM 9320 Practicum in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal: 9-12 | 6 S.H. |
| Elective in Consultation with advisor | 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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