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Master of Education in
Educational Leadership

Are you a leader?

Here is your window of opportunity.

Get your Master of Education in Educational Leadership.

This exciting degree will prepare you to pursue Educational Leadership opportunities and, with an internship course, prepares you for a Principal's License in the State of Ohio. Candidates seeking a license must pass the required State board of Education examination for content area (Praxis II).

Our program is teacher-friendly. You can take face-to-face courses in the evenings, on weekends, and over the summer, as well as enjoy convenient online offerings in the fall and spring when you are busy teaching your own courses.  

Contact Information:

Dr. Phyllis McQueen

School of Education

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, Ohio 45674

740.245.7399

Email: pmcqueen@rio.edu

The Master of Education (M. Ed.) degree program in Educational Leadership at the University of Rio Grande prepares educators to become teacher leaders/administrators who are able to create and maintain effective schools. The program requires students to demonstrate competence through course work, practical experiences, and portfolio assessment. In this graduate program, students are exposed to a variety of instructional methodologies including problem-based learning, case study methods, lecture/discussion, cooperative learning, and practical experiences. 

Program of Study:

For Ohio Principalship (Choose ONE according to teaching licensure and experience)

Educational Leadership Concentration Course Descriptions:

EDT 50201: Portfolio
This course is designed to introduce the concept of portfolios. The graduate portfolio must document learning related to every class required for graduation. Artifacts collected will be placed into sections which are based on the University of Rio Grande Mission, the School of Education Conceptual Framework, the Educational Leadership Constituent Council, and the Ohio Principal Standards. The portfolio documents the personal, pedagogical, and philosophical journey that the candidate takes through the graduate program. It documents academic, personal, and professional growth. The portfolio is used by the graduate candidate during an oral examination prior to graduation.

EDT 50303: Teaching Models
This course focuses on several instructional models and how these models may be applied in the school system. The candidate will compare and contrast constructivism, cooperative learning, direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, and technology in schooling/learning. The candidate will focus on the role of the principal in developing a school climate that provides the best instructional practices for the students’ needs across the pre-K through grade twelve educational experience. The course is designed to support the knowledge, skills/performances, and dispositions of the specialized learning associations. These include the Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership for Principals, Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, and Supervisors (emphasis on principalship), the Standards for Ohio’s Principals, and the University of Rio Grande School of Education Conceptual Framework (including the Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions). Throughout course discussions the candidate will connect his/her study to these SPA and university professional practice standards.  Of course, the Ohio Academic Content Standards and the National Content Standards (all fields of study) will be important reference materials that will be reflected throughout the study. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to: Teaching strategies, Time management strategies, Assessment strategies,

Mastery of learning strategies, Classroom management strategies, and Effective school communication strategies.

This course will be delivered via distance learning (during a fifteen week semester) or via three fifty minute periods weekly on campus.  Throughout the study candidates will be encouraged to support, collaborate, and share with peers.

EDT 50403: Learning Theory
This course is designed to review and contrast various learning theories in light of current brain research, societal/environmental influences and school practices. This course focuses on historical foundations of the study of learning and the relationship of learning theories to student learning, classroom settings and instructional modifications.

EDT 50603: Curriculum
This course is focused on skills as related to the development and organization of curriculum materials and implementation of the learning program with students.  The course will review curriculum and design in respect to the pupils, discipline and societal needs.  Ohio curriculum models in various areas will be explored in relation to the development of motor, cognitive, academic, social, language, affective, career and functional skills for individuals with and without exceptional tie.

EDT 55502: Educational Research and Evaluation Methods
This course will develop the candidate’s skills in using quantitative and qualitative methods in educational research. It will further prepare Master’s Degree candidates for future research endeavors. Candidates will recognize that different research questions require different data gathering techniques. A balanced approach to research methods will be used with equal time devoted to quantitative and qualitative research. Candidates will analyze research methodology within both qualitative and quantitative research. Research material will be accessed via the internet, Ohio Link, video based, hard copy and library based resources. As this course is heavily weighted toward research, it will focus on using and understanding research to enhance and support instruction and student achievement. Research practices that support the needs of ELN youth will form the core of practice in this course. Instruction tied to research should be focused upon student support with the goal of achieving the maximum potential of each ELN student. However, research practices alone are not emphasized in this course. Creating an environment for ELN students based on research that allows and encourages the maximization of information is also emphasized in this course.

EDT 59003: Parents, Community, and School Collaboration
This course is designed to help the candidate gain the knowledge and skills necessary to establish relationships with various constituencies such as parents in the school, community members, teachers, personnel, district administrators, board members and other related entities that facilitate the development, education, and socialization of students.

EDT 59101: Diversity in Administrative Practice
This course is designed to provide students with an administrative field experience in culturally diverse setting. The field experience must be approved by the Field Placement Coordinator.  The candidate must be supervised by an administrator at a school setting representing a diverse population. Upon completion of the experience, the student will submit the completed Field Experience forms, course work as identified in the syllabus, and verification of professional involvement in the setting. The administrator supervising the leadership candidate will complete this documentation and an evaluation of the candidate, which will be given to the Field Placement Coordinator. This is a fifteen (15) clock hour field experience.

EDT 59201: Grant Writing
This course is designed to acquaint candidates with writing grants. During this course, candidates will develop the knowledge and skills to locate funding sources, prepare a grant proposal including a budget. Candidates will be required to submit the proposal to the appropriate funding organization.

EDT 59203: Education Law
This course focuses on the local, state and federal laws as they relate to the operation and administration of schools. Special emphasis is placed on current Federal and State Legislation.  Candidates will gain an understanding of how legal and political issues impact the school and the community, as well as the ethical rights and legal issues concerning school personnel.

EDT 59303: Data Based Decision Making
This course is designed to give candidates the opportunity to see how data drives education policy in decision making. Data-driven decision making is the current focus of school improvement initiatives. Students will learn how to collect and organize data, analyze and communicate data, and use the data for instructional improvement.  

EDT 59402: School Finance and Economics
This course presents a view of the sources of public school funding and state taxing allocation.  School resource management, budget planning, and financial analysis is studied.  Focus is given to the financial operations of the school and the effects economic factors have on local schools.

EDT 59501: Technology in Leadership and Learning
The importance of technology in administrative and professional practice is focused on in this course.  Leadership candidates will learn how technology and information systems can be used to enrich curriculum and instruction for teachers and all students, and help students with disabilities. Focus will be given to how technology has evolved and changed the education system as a support and an instructional mode.

EDT 59602: Historical Change and Issues in Administration
This course examines the emergence and development of school leadership and how this transformation occurred.  Also, the course will focus on the school leader’s role and how it has been influenced and shaped by a variety of historical forces including social and intellectual movements.  Special emphasis will be placed on educational developments that affect school issues and environment.

EDT 59703: Supervision and Evaluation
This course examines the analysis of different perspectives of supervision. Candidates will evaluate contextual and organizational theories that define the school setting. Candidates will examine the role of planning, management of facilities, assessment procedures, promoting school achievement, and interacting with the external environment.

EDT 59802: Internship I
This Course is the first internship experience in which educational leadership candidates will participate. Candidates will focus on the application of skills, strategies, and their personal philosophy of education during this internship. The internship experience will begin during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled and continue throughout the semester. If the candidate’s action research project extends beyond the 15 week semester they may request an extension of up to 1 calendar year to complete all the requirements

EDT 59902: Management and Operations for Early Grades
This course focuses on the principal as the instructional leader. Emphasis is placed on the allocation of resources to support students’ and staff members’ learning, and the management of school operations to insure a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

EDT 60002: Internship II for Grades PK-6
This field/clinical experience is the capstone activity for the Educational Leadership Master Program in the Educational Leadership concentration courses.  Educational Leadership candidates will be monitored and evaluated by the university instructors and the educational leader supervising the on-site internship II.  Candidates will keep a log/diary and will plan and implement leadership activities that reflect a strong knowledge base of the standards for advanced program for Educational Leadership/ Principalship.  As the internship II progresses, the candidate will assume more responsibility from the supervising administrator.  The candidate must spend a minimum of one week, 5 days with full school administrative responsibility under the supervision of the employed field administrator.  This internship will take place in the specific area for which the licensure is being sought.  EDT 60002 is the internship for grades PK-6 licensure. The internship experience will begin during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled and continue throughout the semester. If the candidate’s action research project extends beyond the 15 week semester they may request an extension of up to 1 calendar year to complete all the requirements.

EDT 60102: Management and Operations for Middle Grades
This course focuses on the principal as the instructional leader. Emphasis is placed on the allocation of resources to support students’ and staff members’ learning, and the management of school operations to insure a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

EDT 60102: Management and Operations for Secondary School Grades
This course focuses on the principal as the instructional leader. Emphasis is placed on the allocation of resources to support students’ and staff members’ learning, and the management of school operations to insure a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

EDT 61002 Internship II for Grades 4-9
This field/clinical experience is the capstone activity for the Educational Leadership Master Program in the Educational Leadership concentration courses.  Educational Leadership candidates will be monitored and evaluated by the university instructors and the educational leader supervising the on-site internship II.  Candidates will keep a log/diary and will plan and implement leadership activities that reflect a strong knowledge base of the standards for advanced program for Educational Leadership/ Principalship.  As the internship II progresses, the candidate will assume more responsibility form the supervising administrator.  The candidate must spend a minimum of one week, 5 days with full school administrative responsibility under the supervision of the employed field administrator.  This internship will take place in the specific area for which the licensure is being sought.  The internship experience will begin during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled and continue throughout the semester. If the candidate’s action research project extends beyond the 15 week semester they may request an extension of up to 1 calendar year to complete all the requirements. EDT 61002 is the internship for grades 4-9 licensure.

EDT 62002: Internship II for Grades 5-12
This field/clinical experience is the capstone activity for the Educational Leadership Master Program in the Educational Leadership concentration courses.  Educational Leadership candidates will be monitored and evaluated by the university instructors and the educational leader supervising the on-site internship II.  Candidates will keep a log/diary and will plan and implement leadership activities that reflect a strong knowledge base of the standards for advanced program for Educational Leadership/ Principalship. As the internship II progresses, the candidate will assume more responsibility from the supervising administrator. The candidate must spend a minimum of one week, 5 days with full school administrative responsibility under the supervision of the employed field administrator. This internship will take place in the specific area for which the licensure is being sought. It will begin during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled and continue throughout the semester. If the candidate’s action research project extends beyond the 15 week semester they may request an extension of up to 1 calendar year to complete all the requirements. EDT 62002 is the internship for grades 5-12 licensure.

EDT 63002 Internship II for Career Technical Areas
This field/clinical experience is the capstone activity for the Educational Leadership Master Program in the Educational Leadership concentration courses. Educational Leadership candidates will be monitored and evaluated by the university instructors and the educational leader supervising the on-site internship II. Candidates will keep a log/diary and will plan and implement leadership activities that reflect a strong knowledge base of the standards for advanced program for Educational Leadership/ Principalship. As the internship II progresses, the candidate will assume more responsibility from the supervising administrator. The candidate must spend a minimum of one week, 5 days with full school administrative responsibility under the supervision of the employed field administrator. This internship will take place in the specific area for which the licensure is being sought. It will begin during the first week of the semester in which the student is enrolled and continue throughout the semester. If the candidate’s action research project extends beyond the 15 week semester they may request an extension of up to 1 calendar year to complete all the requirements. EDT 63002 is the internship for grades 5-12 licensure.