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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES AND LEADERSHIP
Chair: Dr. Wilbur Parker

DEGREES OFFERED
Master of Education in School Administration and Supervision
Doctorate in Educational Leadership

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Educational Leadership offers the Master of
Education in School Administration and Supervision, Administrative I
Certification, and the Doctor of Education in Education Leadership.

These programs are designed to produce competent and caring
educators who become skillful and reflective educational leaders
in the schools and communities they serve. Opportunities are
provided for candidates to clarify their personal values and goals
and develop a dynamic philosophy of education.
Candidates develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning and
demonstrate an appreciation for the ethical and legal
professional responsibilities of an educational leader. Through its
course offerings, the department promotes a respect for the
diversity of learners and instills in its candidates the desire to
develop all learners to their maximum potential.

Our mission is consistent with that of the University and is
driven by the conceptual framework of the College of
Education, which emphasizes five key areas:

1. knowledge of subject matter;
2. knowledge of effective pedagogy;

3. knowledge of students and society;

4. field-based experiences; and

5. Professional dispositions.

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