Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership

Program Rationale:

This program is designed to prepare graduates to serve in administrative roles within public and private school organizations. Successful graduates will be eligible for certification as an intermediate administrator/supervisor. A Concentration in Special Education for graduates interested in pursuing administrative roles in special education administration is also available.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students in the program are expected to:

·       understand how learning occurs and how people process information, acquire skills, and develop thoughtful inquiring minds;

·       apply change theory to create continuous organizational renewal processes;

·       use a variety of approaches to assess student learning, teacher development, parent satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness;

·       be able to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and local business and social organizations to create optimum learning environments; and

·       understand the legal, ethical, and policy environments of their work as school administrators.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to this program is limited and highly competitive.  All applications and supporting materials for admission to the program must be received by March 1st for the summer and November 1st for spring term. 

·       Possess a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

·       Attained a 3.00 minimum post-baccalaureate cumulative grade-point average (GPA) on a four-point scale or its equivalent

·       Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience (special education or related pupil services required for applicants pursing the Concentration in Special Education) and possess, or be eligible for, a Connecticut teaching certificate (Students who do not hold an educator's certificate issued by the Connecticut State Department of Education must also pass Praxis I)

·       Two letters of reference from school administrators

·       A formal essay which has two focus points (1) the reasons that led the candidate to the area of school leadership, and (2) future career goals

Interviews will be held in November/December and April/May. Decisions will be communicated to applicants by the end of the current semester.

Instructions for submitting the letters of reference and uploading the essay and copy of the teaching certificate (if obtained) will be found within the online application.

Course Requirements

The Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership, including recommendation for certification for the Intermediate Administrator/Supervisor,requires 30 credits.

 

Professional Core

SPED 592	Effective Leadership for Equitable and Inclusive Schools	3
EDL 590	Leaders as Learners: Educational Leadership and Self-Assessment	3
EDL 605	Leadership in Teaching and Learning I	3
EDL 606	Leadership in Teaching and Learning II	3
EDL 610	School Leadership I	3
EDL 611	School Leadership II	3
EDL 620	Educational Policy, Communities, and Pluralistic Governance	3
EDL 630	Education Law, Ethics, and Equity	3
EDL 688	Administration Programs for Diverse Learners I	1
EDL 689	Administration Programs for Diverse Learners II	1
EDL 690	Internship in Educational Leadership I	2
EDL 691	Internship in Educational Leadership II	2
Total Credit Hours:		30

Professional Core: Concentration in Special Education

SPED 592	Effective Leadership for Equitable and Inclusive Schools	3
EDL 590	Leaders as Learners: Educational Leadership and Self-Assessment	3
SPED 605	Special Education Leadership in Teaching and Learning I	3
EDL 606	Leadership in Teaching and Learning II	3
EDL 610	School Leadership I	3
EDL 611	School Leadership II	3
SPED 620	Collaborative Leadership for Special Education Leaders	3
SPED 630	Special Education Law, Ethics, and Equity	3
EDL 688	Administration Programs for Diverse Learners I	1
EDL 689	Administration Programs for Diverse Learners II	1
EDL 690	Internship in Educational Leadership I	2
EDL 691	Internship in Educational Leadership II	2
Total Credit Hours:		30

Total Credit Hours: 30

Note: To receive certification, students must also pass a performance-based examination administered by the State of Connecticut. The State of Connecticut also requires 50 months of teaching experience prior to licensure and completion of a designated course in special education, which may be used as part of the elective requirements.