MEd in Education Leadership and Administration
Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Education Leadership and Administration prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.
The MEd in Education Leadership and Administration aligns with the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC), Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education standards (NCATE).
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards (ELCC).
The MEd in Education Leadership and Administration is designed for licensed principals/administrators who want to improve the quality of leadership, curriculum, instruction and assessment within K-12 schools. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform K-12 schools and advance in their careers. Candidates seeking principal/administrator licensure should enroll in the MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure degree specialization.
Certification and Licensure:
Jones International University provides programs that are acceptable for educator or educational administrator certificates in most states. The completion of a JIU degree program does not guarantee certification or licensure in any state – students must often complete applications or complete similar administrative requirements before they may obtain licensure. A small number of states currently require students to graduate from an educator/administrator program specifically approved by the state or accredited by a certain accreditor. All State licensure requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the student’s ultimate responsibility to determine the requirements for the state in which they intend to seek licensure, including any state where the student may relocate or intends to relocate. JIU performs periodic reviews of state requirements no more frequently than annually. As of November 15, 2011, JIU has determined based upon its independent research that Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee do not accept certain licensure applications from JIU students.
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your Student Support Counselor.
| CURRICULUM | |
|---|---|
| 1 Orientation Course - no cost | No Credit |
| 9 Core Courses | 27 Credits |
| 1 Capstone Course | 3 Credits |
TOTAL Required for Graduation | 30 Credit Hours |
| 1 Orientation Course - no cost | No Credit |
|---|---|
| 9 Core Courses | 27 Credits |
| 1 Capstone Course | 3 Credits |
