M.Ed. Educational Leadership: Licensure

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Licensure has been approved as an instructional leader preparation program by the TN State Department of Education. It is an excellent program that strives to prepare teachers for future careers as school principals, curriculum leaders or other supervisors.

About the Program

• The program can be completed in as few as 5 semesters and requires 33 graduate credits.
• Students typically progress through the program as a cohort, with new cohorts beginning every August. Admission will be considered for spring and summer terms, however, core courses are only offered once a year.
• Courses are fully aligned with the TN Instructional Leadership Standards.
• A field experience requirement of approximately 350 hours is required and is completed over the duration of the program.

Admission Requirements

Admission to a school leadership master’s degree program requires successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in education from a regionally accredited university with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

A teaching certificate and three successful years teaching experience are required by the State for admission to instructional leader programs. In addition, two letters of recommendation, a portfolio and an interview are required as part of the application process.

Candidates are required to submit information through an online application and participate in an interview as part of the admission process. Information required in the online application process is listed below:

1. A copy of the candidate’s most recent performance appraisal.
2. A current professional development plan.
3. A personal statement of career goals and how the preparation program would assist the candidate in reaching the stated goals.
4. Successful completion of an interview that addresses learning strategies, human relations skills, data-driven decision making, and high ethical standards.
5. Two completed reference/recommendation forms which confirm the following:

• Evidence of ability to improve student achievement and also demonstrated leadership in coaching other teachers to raise student achievement
• Evidence of knowledge about curriculum, instruction and assessment
• Evidence that describes qualities of collaboration, cooperation and relationship building
• Demonstration of effective oral and written communications skills.

Required Courses

EDAS 5010: Methods of Educational Research	3cr
EDAS 5630: School Law	3cr
EDAS 5710: Leadership for School Improvement	3cr
EDAS 5730: School Culture and Climate	3cr
EDAS 5740: Curriculum Leadership	3cr
EDAS 5750: Instructional Leadership and Assessment	3cr
EDAS 5760: Development of Human Capital in Schools	3cr
EDAS 5770: Management of the School	3cr
EDAS 5810: Ethics, Advocacy and Advanced Law	3cr
EDAS 5820: Practicum in School Leadership	3cr
EDAS 5900: Capstone	3cr

 A passing score on the State exam (SLLA) is required as a condition of graduation

To request more information about our Educational Leadership programs, please fill out this inquiry form.