M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Emphasis: Administration and Supervision PreK-12, web-based format
The Master of Science in Education in Educational Leadership and Services prepares individuals to take on leadership roles in schools and school districts. Graduates form a network of outstanding leaders for our schools. Programs lead to full Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure in Educational Administration and Supervision, PreK-12. Programs provide conceptual and theoretical knowledge, as well as practical field experience, with a broad context. The successful completion of 36 semester hours leads to a Master of Science in Education and Virginia Principal and Supervision Licensure.
Admission:
Students must:
- meet all University requirements;
- have an undergraduate point average of 2.80 overall and 3:00 in the major;
- provide two letters of recommendation, including one from an administrator who will serve as the student's sponsor/mentor;
- complete a one-page essay explaining who he/she should be admitted into the program; and,
- have an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test
In addition, all students who wish to enter the administration and supervision program with Commonwealth of Virginia accreditation must satisfactory complete an administrative skills portfolio. ELS 600 must be the first course in which students enroll. Performance in classes as a non-degree student will not be taken into consideration in the admission process.
Continuance:
Students must meet all University and program requirement including the administrative skill portfolio and must maintain a 3.00 graduate average. Those seeking the Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement on their Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Professional license must take and pass the School Leaders License Assessment (SLLA).
Completion:
Student must successfully complete the program with:
- the School Leader License Assessment (SLLA);
- the requirement course of study;
- the administrative skills assessment portfolio, observation and practicum, and internship; and,
- a minimum 3.00 grade point average in order to graduate
Prerequisite Course: (3 credit hours)
ELS 600 Principal Orientation and Instructional Leader
This course must be taken first and initiates the portfolio you will keep throughout your program.
Content Courses: (21 credit hours)
ELS 610 School Community Relations and Politics
ELS 621 Curriculum Development and Assessment
ELS 626 Instructional Supervision and Assessment
ELS 657 Public School Law
ELS 753 Public School Finance
ELS 754 Human Resource Development and Evaluation
ELS 787 Pupil Personnel Services for Diverse Populations
Clinical Experiences: (6 credit hours)
ELS 668 Internship 1
ELS 669 Internship 2
Download the Internship Handbook
Research Component: (6 credit hours)
ELS 732 Statistics and Research in Education and Human Services
ELS 673 Critical Issues Research
Total Credits: 36
For more information, please contact:
Dr. William Owings, Graduate Program Director
Educational Leadership Program, Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0157
(757) 683-4954; Fax (757) 683-5756
E-mail: ELS@odu.edu