COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
About the Program
The cohort-based Master of Education in Educational Leadership, offered in collaboration with Church Teachers’ College, Mandeville, Jamaica, prepares students to become transformative leaders in a variety of educational settings and roles, including leadership positions in the direction and management of K-12 schools and higher education. Graduates are prepared for the roles of principal, business administrator, and other administrative positions in schools, school districts, colleges and universities. The Educational Leadership MEd program is designed to help students gain both new ways to think about education in Jamaica and to develop a robust global perspective.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1
Applicants should submit all required admissions documents by the application deadline to receive priority consideration for admission and financial support.
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Official Transcript: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted. Official diploma transcripts should be submitted, if applicable.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 36
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AOD 5532 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| EDAD 5063 | Educational Reform | 3 |
| EDAD 5300 | Intro Issues Sch Ldship | 3 |
| EDAD 5301 | Leadership for Learning | 3 |
| EDAD 5303 | Ldshp in Diverse Context | 3 |
| EDAD 5304 | Sch Operations, Mgmt, Tech | 3 |
| EDAD 5305 | Knowledge Sch Improve | 3 |
| EDAD 5307 | Clin Exp in Sch Ldship | 3 |
| EDAD 5742 | Pro-Seminar in Ed Policy | 3 |
| EDAD 5895 | School Violence: Risk Prevention | 3 |
| EDUC 5101 | Critical Understanding of Social Science Research | 3 |
| EDUC 5212 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology in Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Culminating Event: Successful completion of coursework is required to earn the Educational Leadership MEd degree.
Contacts
Department Information:
Dept. of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies
College of Education and Human Development
1301 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6091
215-204-0999