MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure
Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a principal or administrator, the MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including the internship, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.
The MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure 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 Colorado Performance-Based Principal Licensure Standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards (ELCC).
The MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure is designed for educators who are pursuing licensure or certification as a principal or administrator. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform K-12 schools and advance in their careers.
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 |
| 10 Core Courses | 30 Credits |
| 2 Internship Courses | 6 Credits |
TOTAL Required for Graduation | 36 Credit Hours |
