Faculty
Gwendolyn Bryant, Assistant Professor of Education, Program Director
of Educational Leadership
Robert Redmond, Associate Professor of Education
Paul Vance, Distinguished Professor of Education
Return to top
Description
The graduate program in educational administration offers a Master of
Science in Administration degree (M.S.A.) to students who successfully
complete the 36-credit hour degree program designed to prepare them for
administrative leadership positions in educational settings. This
two-year cohort program meets one weekend a month for twenty months. The
program consists of core requirements (30 credits) and a required internship and final project (6
credits). Course syllabi and classroom activities reflect the curriculum
guidelines of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and prepare students to take the
School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) licensure exam, which is required
of all new school principals in both the District of Columbia and
Maryland.
The Educational Administration Program is state approved and fulfills
the requirements for the Administrative Services Credential in the
District of Columbia. The program reflects the contemporary emphasis on
data driven decision making and focuses on skills in data analysis,
strategic planning and collaborative problem solving. Students learn to
evaluate instruction and to develop strategies to assist teachers
with instructional techniques that lead to improved levels of student
achievement.
Experiential Learning credit in lieu of the administrative internship
is available to some candidates who are already functioning in an
administrative position. Students should refer to the School of
Education's policy on Experiential
Learning and then see their advisor.
Return to top
Requirements
Core Requirements (30 credits)
ALL of the following courses:
EDAD 597/598 Research in Education
EDAD 611/612 Leadership, Management, and Supervision
EDAD 613/614 Technology and Systems
EDAD 615/616 Staff and Group Development
EDAD 617/618 Curriculum and Program Development
EDAD 619/620 Legal and Financial issues
EDAD 621/622 Cultural Diversity
EDAD 623/624 Teaching and Learning for School Leaders
EDAD 629/630 The School, The Community, and The Society
EDAD 631/632 Current Issues in School Leadership
Field Experience (6 credits)
BOTH of the following courses:
EDAD 625/626 Internship in Administration
EDAD 627/628 Final Project in Educational Administration
Return to top
Course Descriptions
EDAD 597/598 Research in Education
Examines current trends in qualitative and quantitative educational research
methodologies. Students learn to read, analyze, and interpret the
current
literature in teaching, student learning, and school administration. Topics include defining the
research process, writing a review of the literature, exploring methods
of gathering quantitative and qualitative data, developing a research
design, and examining ethical issues related to the research process.
Students will review and analyze research relevant to school
administration.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 611/612 Leadership, Management, and Supervision
Focuses on theories of leadership and supervision and how these theories
impact on effective school administration and effective teacher
supervision. Emphasizes the human dynamic as it affects the organization
and administration of a school. Students examine current theories of
leadership, motivation, management, performance appraisal, and
evaluation, and they apply these theories to current school issues.
Students develop a personal philosophy of leadership and supervision.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 613/614 Technology and Systems
Focuses on the current technologies that support the management and
operational functions necessary in the leadership of schools. Students examine
the technological tools available in the collection and systematic
analysis of data. Students apply necessary skills such as the
Internet for e-mail, listserv, newsgroups, and file transfers to the
role of school leadership and utilize tools such as Powerpoint, Excel,
and Access to support administrative functions.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 615/616 Staff and Group Development
Provides students with opportunities to develop the necessary group
skills to effectively facilitate a task group and the leadership skills
necessary to influence others; effective staff and group development
practices, such as peer coaching, conflict management, and negotiation
techniques are examined. Students explore the dynamics of change while
practicing group facilitation and other skills needed to effectively
lead a task group.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 617/618 Curriculum and Program Development
Reviews historical and current approaches to curriculum development and
implementation. Topics include competency-based learning, authentic
assessment, curriculum design, and program evaluation. Students acquire
the knowledge and skills needed to be effective instructional leaders.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 619/620 Legal and Financial Issues
Identifies the legal and financial issues related to the operation of a
school. Focuses on the legal issues affecting the relationship of the
school to the larger community, with particular focus on legislation
statutes, Department of Education regulations, and state and federal
court decisions. Identifies goals, issues, and expectations for an
equitable and adequate school financial system.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 621/622 Cultural Diversity
Examines the effects of diversity and multiculturalism on society.
International and economic issues are explored to help students broaden
their knowledge of the complexities and interdependence of contemporary
schools. Students study cross-cultural communications while developing
the skills to accommodate specific needs that arise in culturally
diverse environments.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 623/624 Teaching and Learning for School Leaders
Examines current theory and practice in the teaching and learning
process. The dynamics of learning are viewed through the perspectives of
human development, motivational theory, learning theory, classroom
dynamics, and socio-cultural factors. Practicum and laboratory
assignments required.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 629/630 The School, the Community, and the Society
Surveys historical, social, economic, political, and philosophical
foundations of education, with an emphasis on theories of American
education in an interdependent world and the multicultural character of
the American classroom. Implications of understanding contemporary
educational issues, policy, and decision making are stressed. Students
investigate successful models of school, family, business, community,
government, and higher education partnerships.
1credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 631/632 Current Issues in School Leadership
Examines theory, research, and practices relating to the critical issues
faced today by school leaders. Considerable time will be spent perusing
current publications and internet search engines for the identification,
causes, and remediation of the problems and concerns confronting today's
school administrator.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 625/626 Internship in Administration
Provides students with practical experience in a supervised environment
and with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in
core content courses and classes in the student's specialization. An
on-site mentor serves as the field supervisor, and a faculty member
oversees the 120-hour intern field experience.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
EDAD 627/628 Final Project in Educational Administration
Provides students with an opportunity to bring together all skills and
knowledge acquired during the program in a culminating scholarly
experience. In consultation with the program director, each student
conducts an individualized final project appropriate to her/his
specialization.
1 credit and 2 credits respectively
Return to top
|
