Program Overview
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Site: Extended Campus/Distance
Mode: Online
Start terms: Summer, Fall, Spring
Director: Linda R. Vogel, Ph.D.
Location: McKee 418A
Telephone: 970.351.2119
Website: www.unco.edu/cebs/leadership-policy-development-higher-education-p12-education/educational-leadership-policy-development/
The Master's (M.A.) degree program in Educational Leadership and Special Education Administration prepares candidates to become effective leaders and managers of educational programs and services at both the school building and school district levels of impact. Candidates for this degree complete coursework in applied research/evaluation, the principalship, foundations of educational leadership, contextual understanding of systems, policy/legal/procedural information, program planning & organization, budget & resources, and parent/community engagement. The program provides opportunities for students to develop in-depth understanding about leadership roles and responsibilities, working with external environments, policy development, organizational behavior, and contemporary educational issues. The program prepares graduates to assume roles as building principals at elementary, middle, or high school levels: and district level positions as special education directors and/or central office administrators.
The M.A. Degree requires 39 semester hours of graduate study beyond the bachelor's degree. Satisfactory performance on a concluding activity demonstrating attainment of program outcomes and approved by faculty, in accordance with Graduate School policy, must be demonstrated.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will earn a M.A. degree with dual licensure as a Principal and Special Education Director.
Admission
General Master's Degree Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
Graduate applications for this degree are evaluated by the Graduate School, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, and the School of Special Education. Entering students must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.