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Master of Education: Educational Leadership
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The MED: Educational Leadership program is designed to prepare visionary leaders with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that enable effective development of student motivation, student achievement, teacher professional growth, curriculum development and implementation, school improvement, human resource leadership, and the capable management of the day-to-day operations within a school. The Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree is appropriate for, but not limited to, the following: Future educational leaders who have an interest in seeking Principal Certification Individuals teaching in public and private settings as well as alternative, early education or intermediate unit programs Current educational leaders interested in increasing their skills and knowledge and enhancing their educational leadership skills Individuals interested in developing skills to become educational change agents The program is designed to meet the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) standards developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students must meet the minimum requirements to be accepted into the Educational Leadership Program.The program has been approved by Lock Haven University, The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher New Student enrolllment periods will be offered two times per year; fall and spring semesters. Admissions and Application Process: To complete the admissions procedure, students must submit; An application, Lock Haven University Graduates do not have to request transcripts; the Office of Graduate Admissions will do this for you.
Writing Sample:
To complete the on-line application, please visit our website at: On-line Application If it is more convenient, writing samples, letters of recommendation, statements of interest in principal certification and teaching certificate may be sent via email to Jfalco@lhup.edu or faxed to 570-484-2981 Attn: Jerry Falco The mailing address is Jerry Falco, Graduate Admissions, Courthouse Annex Building, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven PA 17745 Program Delivery: Test Drive our Online Delivery The Master of Educational Leadership program is designed to maximize the efficient use of technology for online teaching and learning, while maintaining a personal, one-to-one mentoring and supervision relationship with degree candidates. The utilization of web-based online delivery in many courses provides an opportunity for highly motivated graduate students to participate in a rigorous leadership program. Candidates participate in a field experience requirement of 425 hours. The requirement meets and exceeds standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The web-based online format takes advantage of leading edge technology to deliver the curriculum. Streaming audio and video, threaded discussion, journaling, real-time chat discussions, document sharing and other instructional methods make it possible to create active and engaged learning communities. The opportunities for learners to explore areas of interest and bring findings back to classmates for discussion, input and feedback are highly valuable to the process. In addition to the individual work, group work is accomplished in the online environment through document sharing, e-mail, threaded discussion, and other capabilities. The program's convenience and flexibility enables in-service educators to complete their graduate education at a pace and on a schedule that fits the needs of their busy lifestyles. Graduate students follow the standard university schedule 15 week fall and spring semesters, and two five-week condensed summer sessions. The modular format of online delivery does not require a student to be on the computer at specific times. Students have the luxury of studying at times that are most convenient to them.
Program Curriculum:
Empowering candidates to become curriculum leaders and developing the knowledge and competencies to promote higher student achievement; Developing visionary school leadership that effectively leads teachers and communities through education reform efforts; Creating a learning community that supports diversity and accounts for all learners, including the highest risk populations; Promoting systemic growth and effective utilization of all available resources to benefit students and community; and Optimizing the educator's ability to work in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, policy-makers, and other community stakeholders. All of the overarching PIL standards are woven throughout the coursework with special attention given to including special education issues, developing visionary leadership suited to lead through reform, and promoting the strengths of diversity within schools while providing support to diverse populations are included across the curriculum. In addition the Field Experience requirement of PIL is exceeded by including field experience and job embedded assignments of 425 hours across four courses. These courses are sequenced to assure a yearlong field experience in the program. The Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership requires the completion of 36 credit hours (12 courses). Full time completion of the degree will generally take 1 to 2 years. The University recognizes that many of the degree candidates will be fully employed education professionals and will choose to extend the degree through part-time attendance. Coursework: Educational Leadership Course Descriptions: Introduction to Educational Leadership There are no elective course options in the Educational Leadership Program. Transfer Credits will be accepted only from Pennsylvania Department of Education approved Educational Leadership/Educational Administration Programs. A maximum of nine transfer credits will be accepted. All transfer credits must be received for approval by the Program Coordinator. Transfer Credit Approval Forms are available on the University website through the Registrar's Office |
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