School Administration/Leadership Programs at Emmanuel
Our Master of Education in School Administration (M.Ed.) program prepares candidates for initial licensure as elementary and secondary school principals. Students who already hold a master's degree follow the same curriculum to earn a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership (CAGS), also in preparation for initial licensure as elementary and secondary school principals. View Academic Course Catalog»
Degree Requirements (11 courses/36 credits)
The graduate program in school administration prepares educators for an initial license as a school principal/assistant school principal at the elementary (Pre-K- 6), middle (5-8) or high school (9 -12) level. Course offerings blend a strong theoretical base with the skills and knowledge required of practitioners. Core courses address the Professional Standards for Administrators issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
A total of 36 credit hours are required for the program. Students complete 10 three-credit graduate courses focusing on instructional leadership, educational foundations, legal issues, fiscal and personnel management and community relations. A six-credit practicum/internship is required. Students should consult with their advisors regarding specific requirements for licensure based on their experience and status.
Required Courses
EDUC 5107 Leadership I: Administrator as Manager
EDUC 5115 Educational Testing and Assessment
EDUC 5601 Budget and Fiscal Management in Schools*
EDUC 5503 Ethical and Professional Leadership
EDUC 5603 Leadership II: Administrator as Instructional Leader*
EDUC 5605 Community Relations in Education
EDUC 5607 Legal Issues in School Administration
EDUC 5611 Selection, Supervision, Evaluation and Development
of School Personnel*
EDUC 5621 Trends in the Development of American Education
EDUC 5701 Technology Integration for Educators
EDUC 5666 Practicum/Internship School Administration I
EDUC 5667 Practicum/Internship School Administration II
* Pre-practicum field-based experience required
MTEL Requirement
Candidates must pass the Communication and Literacy Skills portion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to acceptance into the administrative practicum. In order to assist students in preparing for the Communication and Literacy Skills test, we provide test preparation sessions free of charge to our students. The sessions, designed to prepare students for the November or March MTEL, are offered for six consecutive weeks prior to each exam.