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Master of Science
This program is designed for individuals who wish to become educational leaders and administrators. The program will teach students the skills, competencies, and knowledge in order that they may provide leadership in the following areas: philosophy of learning; culture of teaching and learning; management of the organization and operations of a school; relationships with the broader community; ethics in learning; and the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of learning. The program allows for individualized programs of study and experience. General Track This track is designed for individuals who do not wish to become certified school Principal or Curriculum Administrator in the State of New Hampshire. The track allows students to extend their skills in education leadership through the completion of graduate EDU or EDGR coursework. This track is also available to licensure candidates who are unsuccessful at meeting program Gateways during their experience. Principal Track This track is designed for individuals who wish to become a certified school Principal in the State of New Hampshire. The track extends students' skills, competencies, and knowledge so that they may provide leadership in the area of school administration. Concepts explored are, but not limited to: shaping educational plans aligned to district goals, developing school culture and instructional practices, managing all aspects of the organization, operations, and resources, and maintaining safe and accessible learning facilities. Curriculum Administrator Track This track is designed for individuals who wish to become a certified Curriculum Administrator in the State of New Hampshire. The track extends students' skills, competencies, and knowledge so that they may provide leadership in the areas of PK-12 curriculum and instruction. Concepts explored are, but not limited to: instructional leadership, district-wide curricular coordination, assessment strategies (local, regional, and national), and data analysis and interpretation.
The Educational Leadership and Administration (MEd) program contains 16 identified courses across 1 requirement categories. The prerequisite data currently includes 6 known course relationships.
Structured catalog requirement categories, credit thresholds, and nested course rules.
36 Total Credits
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Known courses in this degree map with credits and prerequisite links from catalog data.
| Course | Title | Credits | Prerequisites |
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| EDU 508 | Effective Management of Schools | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 554 | The Development of a Mission, Vision and Goals | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 590 | Process and Communication Skills | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 604 | Leading a Collaborative School | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 610 | Ethics and School Law | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 656 | Reflective Leadership Skills | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 670 | Leading Creativity and Innovation | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 680 | Teacher Support, Monitoring, and Accountability | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 507 | Leadership for Learning | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 628 | Community-Driven Leadership | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 789 | Practicum in School Leadership I | 3 |
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| EDU 790 | Practicum in School Leadership II | 3 |
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| EDU 550 | Educational Assessment | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 608 | Curriculum, Instruction, Data Continuum | 3 | None listed |
| EDU 739 | Practicum in Curriculum Administration I | 3 |
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| EDU 740 | Practicum Curriculum Administration II | 3 |
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