College of Education and Public Policy

Educational Leadership

Program Information

The M.S.Ed. program in Educational Leadership blends elements from well-grounded theoretical perspectives with innovative practices in the preparation of educational leaders for entry-level positions in educational organizations. Within the program, attention is directed to:

Professional interest and development of each student;
The technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills required of administrators and supervisors;
The responsibilities of educational administrators as both instructional leaders and organizational managers.

The goals of the Educational Leadership program are to develop educators to:

Possess the skills and knowledge to make effective decisions, manage organizations, and motivate and lead people so that organizational and personal goals are met;
Have the intellectual, personal, and professional preparation to provide service to diverse communities through productive work;
Communicate effectively in speech and writing;
Have command of and contribute to the body of knowledge reflecting research and theory in the field;
Implement IPSB administrative standards.

Most classes meet one evening per week, beginning at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Summer courses are offered in three- and six-week blocks with courses available during both a.m. and p.m. The program offers courses as evening and weekend classes to enable students to use their time on campus effectively.

M.S.Ed. Requirements

Indiana Licensing

M.S.Ed. Educational Leadership (Rules 2002) Effective 2/04/2009 [PDF]
M.S.Ed. School Administration (Rules 46/47) Expires June 30, 2006 [PDF]

College of Education and Public Policy Requirements

Application deadline is May 1 for Summer and December 1 for Spring.

If you are unsure which Licensing Rules apply to you, please see your academic advisor.

Portfolio Requirements

The Practicum and Portfolio Preparation Guidelines [PDF] were revised in Fall 2011 for students in Educational Leadership.

The Technology Self-Assessment Log can be downloaded by clicking on the link [PDF].