Education: Educational Leadership Specialization

The Education Leadership Specialization Program prepares leaders throughout the educational enterprise (P-12 and Higher Education Concentration) with the skills necessary to practice socially responsible leadership and affect change in our educational communities. 

The program prepares students to provide leadership for social justice by working to create inclusive, equitable learning communities, that assure the success of all learners

P-12 Concentration

The P-12 Concentration offers students understanding and application of leadership skills related to relationship building, communication, and the ability to apply, model, and analyze curriculum, instructional strategies, assessment, standards-based accountability systems, and data-based school improvement. The program also develops each student’s understanding of basic school administrative responsibilities including resource management, personnel supervision, and daily operational issues related to safety, law, and public policy of the P-12 level.

This concentration also prepares candidates to complete the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.

Higher Education Concentration

This concentration focuses on developing the ability to implement and evaluate curriculum/programs, instructional strategies, and assessment systems.  The concentration also develops each student's understanding of basic administrative responsibilities including resource management, staff supervision, and daily operational issues related to safety, law, and public policy.

Candidates pursuing the higher education focus will develop an understanding of the history and structure of American higher education and the development of college 

Admissions Requirements 
 
Admission to the Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership (Higher Education Concentration) 
1.  Application — Apply to both the University Admissions office and the School of Education. 
2.  One set of Official Transcripts — One official set of transcripts from each of the colleges or 
universities attended must be mailed directly to the CI Admissions office. Cumulative grade point 
average of 3.0 is required to be accepted into the program. 
5.  Experience — A resume that illustrates experience working in higher education. 
6.  Two Professional Recommendations — Two professionals who are knowledgeable of the 
candidate’s work and abilities (at least one of whom is the candidate’s current or previous 
supervisor) must complete a recommendation form. 
7.  Interview — Interview with School of Education Admissions Committee. 
8.  Writing Sample — A written statement of purpose (500- 600 word essay) describing why the 
candidate desires to work in higher education. This essay will include reflection on personal and 
professional goals and ways in which the knowledge and skills will be developed to achieve these 
goals.