Instructional Leadership, M.Ed.

The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership is for education professionals who are seeking administrative certification in order to pursue leadership roles in their school system. The goal of our faculty is to provide candidates with the tools to become reflective professional educators. Candidates must complete 36 credit hours of coursework, including 6 practicum credits.

Required Courses (36 credits)

A majority of courses will be offered in an eight-week hybrid format.

MEDUC 621 - Principles of School Leadership Credits: (3)
MEDUC 633 - Teaching the Adult Learner Credits: (3)
MEDUC 623 - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessmen Credits: (3)
MEDUC 624 - Improving Instructional Practice Credits: (3)
MEDUC 625 - Managing School Finances Credits: (3)
MEDUC 626 - Educational Policy and School Law Credits: (3)
MEDUC 628 - Leadership Practicum I Credits: (3)
MEDUC 629 - Leadership Practicum II Credits: (3)
MEDUC 630 - Fundamentals of Education Research Credits: (3)
MEDUC 631 - Graduate Research Capstone Credits: (3)
MEDUC/MSPED XXX - Elective course Credits: (3)
MEDUC/MSPED XXX - Elective Course Credits: (3)

Program Information

In order to earn a Master of Education degree students must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, complete at least 36 credit hours of graduate-level coursework including a 6-credit practicum, have successfully completed a research capstone, and have passed each gateway.

Program Completion Capstone

M.Ed. students are required to complete a graduate research capstone. MEDUC 630 and MEDUC 631 support capstone development.

Academic Policies

Academic Sessions

Sessions are offered on a year-round basis.

Clinical Experiences

Practicum

Master of Education students culminate their program of study with a two-semester practicum. A practicum provides prospective professionals with scaffolded opportunities to experience the multiple roles of the profession. Lab fee applies.

Incomplete Policy for School of Education Practicums

Due to the nature of advanced practicums, a student receiving a grade of I (Incomplete) may be required to defer the completion of the practicum until the next time the experience is offered. Requirements of practicum assessments, and/or reassigned practicum placements could require the candidate to participate in the experience in its entirety.

Technology

Mount St. Mary’s University emphasizes the integration of technology into teaching as outlined by the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) and their National Education Technology standards for students (NETS-S) and educators (NETS-E). Coursework models best practice in uses of technology as tools to enhance student learning.

The Mount uses Canvas as its course management platform. M.Ed. candidates use Chalk and Wire, an e-portfolio system, to develop their practicum portfolio.

Program Completer Status and Certification

Candidates are recommended for Administrator I certification upon successful completion of the M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership. To achieve the Administrator II certification, candidates will take the Praxis II School Leaders Licensure Assessment. Candidates will need to achieve the minimum Maryland qualifying score.