Emmanuel College

Graduate and Professional Programs

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirments

The Graduate Programs in School Administration prepare educators for an Initial License as a School Principal/Assistant School Principal on the elementary (Pre K-6), middle, (5-8) or high school (9-12) level. The program is available as a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or as a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) for those students already holding a graduate degree. Course offerings blend a strong theoretical base with the skills and knowledge required by practitioners in the school and community setting. Core courses reflect the Professional Standards for Administrators issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Field-based experiences build upon the theoretical foundation and assist students to develop and enhance the leadership skills necessary to administer a sound, organized, creative, reflective and equitable teaching/learning school environment.

The program is comprised of 12 graduate courses (36 semester hours) focusing on instructional leadership, educational foundations, legal issues, fiscal and personnel management and community relations. A practicum/internship is required. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific licensure requirements based on their experience and status. For licensure, candidates must pass the Communication and Literacy portion of the MTEL.

Required Courses

  • EDUC5107 Leadership 1: Administrator as Manager
  • EDUC5115 Educational Testing and Assessment
  • EDUC5601 Budget and Fiscal Management in Schools*
  • EDUC5503 Ethical and Professional Leadership
  • EDUC5603 Leadership II: Administrator as Instructional Leader*
  • EDUC5605 Community Relations in Education
  • EDUC5607 Legal Issues in School Administration
  • EDUC5611 Selection, Supervision, Evaluation and Development of School Personnel*
  • EDUC5621 Trends in the Development of American Education
  • EDUC5701 Technology Integration for Educators
  • EDUC5666 Practicum/Internship School Administration I
  • EDUC5667 Practicum/Internship School Administration II *

*Pre-practicum field based experience required