To view the individual course descriptions, go to the Graduate Catalogue.

While course sequencing is generally patterned, the curriculum is sufficiently flexible that a person can begin coursework in any semester or over the summer. A student who takes 2-3 courses per semester, including during the summer, can be finished with the program in two years.

EDLR 605 Philosophy of Education (3 hours)

EDLR 607 History of Education (3 hours)

OR 

EDLR 608 School and Society (3 hours)

EDLR 650 Foundations of Educational Leadership (3 hours)

EDLR 655 Legal Aspects of School Administration (3 hours)

EDLR 656 School and Community: Collaborating for Effective Schools (3 hours)

EDLR 681 The School Principal: Leadership for Changing Schools (3 hours)

EDLR 683 Leadership for Learning Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to Support Improved Student Performance (3 hours)

EDUC 610 Research in Education (3 hours)

OR

COUN 620 Foundations of Research (3 hours)

OR

EPSY 620 Foundations of Research (3 hours)

PLUS the Culminating Principal Internship Experience

EDLR 758 Principal Internship (6 hours)

EDLR 793 Seminar in Effective Practices for Principals (6 hours)