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Instructional Leadership Ed.S.
Admission Requirements
- General admission to graduate study (for criteria, refer to "Admission to Graduate Study").
- Resume or vita (three-page maximum) documenting the candidate's skills and understanding related to their ability to improve student achievement, leadership and advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
- Two professional recommendations should come from persons in a position to evaluate the applicant's potential for success in the education specialist in instructional leadership program, at least one to be completed by immediate or up-line supervisor familiar with the candidate's leadership ability; one may be completed by a professional colleague or University faculty member.
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid teaching certificate with three years teaching experience.
- Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA on all graduate work completed.
- Must receive favorable consideration from an admission review committee, which shall be composed of faculty teaching the program and practicing administrators in the public schools.
Program Requirements
Level 1
EDIL 671 | Leading, Teaching and Learning | 3 |
EDIL 672 | Inquiry and Student Achievement | 3 |
EDIL 673 | Human Resource Selection and Development | 3 |
EDIL 674 | Developing and Maintaining a Positive School Culture | 3 |
EDIL 675 | School Program Improvement | 3 |
EDIL 677 | School Law and Diverse Learners | 3 |
EDIL 678 | Resource Utilization | 3 |
EDIL 679 | Linking Schools with the Community and External Resources | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
The following courses are required for completion of the degree and Level II certification in one area:
Level 2 - Principal
EDIL 635 | Understanding Professional Responsibilities of Teacher Leaders | 3 |
EDIL 636 | Mentoring for Improved Results | 3 |
EDIL 638 | Designing and Implementing Professional Development | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Level 2 - Supervisor of Instruction
EDSP 630 | Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
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EDEL 627 | Reading in the Elementary School | 3 |
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EDEL 677 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
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EDIL 638 | Designing and Implementing Professional Development | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Level 2 - Director of Pupil Personnel
EDIL 698 | Seminar for Administrator of Pupil Personnel Services | 3 |
EDGC 665 | Philosophy and Practice of School Counseling | 3 |
EDSP 630 | Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Upon the approval of the student's Ed.S. committee, course substitutions may be approved.
Requirements for the Degree
- Be unconditionally admitted to the program.
- Candidates must successfully complete a capstone project in a venue approved by their advisor. The capstone project may include a presentation before a panel of educators, a presentation as a part of an educational conference, or professional development the candidate has written and planned. The capstone project may also include a publication in a peer reviewed professional journal.
- Successfully complete departmentally-developed diversity modules and related field hours within the first 12 hours of the program.
- Candidates must apply for completion at the beginning of the term in which all requirements will be completed. Students can access the completion forms online at www.moreheadstate.edu/degree or www.moreheadstate.edu/nondegree or visit the Graduate School, 701 Ginger Hall, Morehead, KY 40351. The completion form can also be faxed to 606-783-5061.
- Candidates must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Successfully complete tests required by EPSB and submit a successful professional portfolio.