EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP:

Master’s and Post Master’s Certificate Information Session

Why Choose VCU’s Department of Educational Leadership? • Part of a School of Education ranked among the top 30 • Nationally and internationally recognized faculty • Professors of Practice who are current or recent administrators • Collaborative history and partnerships with Virginia LEAs

Why Choose VCU’s Department of Educational Leadership? • Ongoing professional support throughout your career in leadership – M.Ed. and PMC – SLLA preparation – Leaders in Transition – Coaching – Advanced Degrees (Ph.D & Ed.D)

Department of Educational Leadership Mission • To prepare critically reflective educators who are instructional leaders; to create and share knowledge that leads to improved practice and policy; and to connect with the field to support and nourish social justice, learning, and accountability.

Master’s in Leadership Studies • • • • 30-hour program Leadership within educational service organizations Students identify a concentration that meets learning and career goals Offered for individuals who wish to study leadership in educational settings but do not wish to seek a position as a school administrator

Endorsement Programs: M.Ed., Administration and Supervision; Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership • Master’s: 33 credit hours • Post Master’s: 21 credit hours

Both Endorsement Programs include these unique features: • Blended delivery format • Embedded, module-based curriculum • Problem based, immersive • Focus on communication

Internship Take the SLLA Coursework Course Embedded Activities Degree/Certificate AND Endorsement in Administration/Supervision (passing SLLA score)

Complete Application • • • • • • Schedule GRE or MAT exam Obtain official transcripts Secure three professional references Get copy of teaching license for M.Ed. in Admin/Sup or PMC programs + 2 yrs experience Complete statement of purpose Provide resume Questions about the application? Contact Sandra Edgell at [email protected]

Application Deadline March 15, 2014

TUITION

(subject to change, other fees may apply)

OFF-CAMPUS

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2013-14

 $555.22 per credit hour (VA residents)

ON-CAMPUS

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2013-14

 $632.45 per credit hour (VA residents)

What’s the schedule for classes?

• • • • Fall, Spring, Summer semesters Fall begins third week of August and runs through mid-December Spring starts the third week of January and runs through mid-May Summer begins late May and runs through early August

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