School Leadership, Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.)
General Information
The School Leadership program is designed to prepare teachers to be educational leaders. The specific goal is to provide additional preparation needed for principal certification. The 30 hour minimum requirement is a structured program. Candidates will be eligible to apply for Level I and Level II principal certification and/or rank change upon completion of this program and passing state required licensure exams.
Admission Requirements
Candidates must meet the admissions requirements of the Graduate School and have completed an initial teaching certification program. Admission to the Masters of Arts in School Leadership degree program includes:
- documentation of three (3) years teaching experience,
- provision of two letters of recommendation from school/ district supervisors and one (1) letter from a district official pledging support for the clinical experiences,
- provision of a written statement indicating ability to improve student achievement, to lead, and possession of advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 13.0404
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EAD 801 | Introduction to Educational Administration and Leadership Research | 3 |
| EAD 819 | School Leadership and Instructional Supervision | 3 |
| EAD 827 | Finance and Support Services | 3 |
| EAD 828 | School Law and Ethics | 3 |
| EAD 829 | Communication Relations and Educational Advocacy | 3 |
| EAD 840 | Leadership for Safe Schools | 3 |
| EAD 851 | Assessment for Learning | 3 |
| EAD 852 | Human Resource Leadership | 3 |
| EAD 856 | Learning for At-Risk Students | 3 |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| EAD 857 | Principal Internship I | 3 |
| GRD 878Q | Education Administration Certification Review | 0 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Exit Requirements
Program GPA: Candidates must earn overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, with no grade lower than a C. A field-based research project, which culminates in a technology-enhanced presentation, is required in the Capstone, EAD 857 Principal Internship I, GRD 878Q Education Administration Certification Review
Certification Requirements
To be recommended for principal certification and/ or rank change, all candidates must meet the requirements for admission to professional education, complete the approved leadership curriculum, and pass the required PRAXIS tests.
Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Certification at (502) 564-5846.
Additional Certification Options
SUPERVISOR OF INSTRUCTION
The Supervisor of Instruction program prepares instructional supervisors for district-wide leadership. Initial certification for supervisor of instruction requires completion of an approved master’s degree, the courses required for Level II principal certification, and three years of teaching experience.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| EAD 849 | School Systems Administration | 3 |
| EAD 853 | Conditions of Learning | 3 |
| EAD 859 | Instructional Planning for Student Learning | 3 |
| EAD 879 | Systems for Change | 3 |
| EDL 944 | Public Policy and Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
(Level I principal courses required.)
DIRECTOR OF PUPIL PERSONNEL
The Director of Pupil Personnel program prepares directors and assistant directors of pupil personnel services for school district-wide leadership. Initial certification for director of pupil personnel services requires completion of an approved master’s degree, the courses required for Level I principal certification, and three years of teaching experience.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| EAD 808 | Administration of Pupil Personnel Services | 3 |
| EAD 821 | Practice in Administration and Supervision | 3 |
| EAD 849 | School Systems Administration | 3 |
| EDL 950 | Educating and Supporting Diverse Student Populations | 3 |
| EDL 954 | Foundational and Current Issues in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
(Level I principal courses required.)
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Superintendent of Schools program prepares highly qualified candidates for district-wide leadership. Initial certification for school superintendent requires completion of an approved master’s degree, the courses required for Level II principal certification, three years of teaching, and two years of administrative experience.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| EAD 839 | The School Superintendency | 3 |
| EAD 849 | School Systems Administration | 3 |
| EAD 859 | Instructional Planning for Student Learning | 3 |
| EAD 879 | Systems for Change | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
(Level II principal courses required.)