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      Through its Marianist traditions and principles, the mission of the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Dayton is threefold.  The first charge is to prepare scholar-practitioners to serve effectively in administrative roles and other leadership positions in PK-12 public, Catholic and other non-traditional schools.  The second task is to contribute to the knowledge base in the school administration.  The third responsibility is to provide service to PK-12 public, Catholic and other non-public schools. 
      The department offers a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership; licensure programs for principals, CIPD and superintendents.  The department also offers opportunity for advanced study leading to the Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and the  Ph.D. in Educational Leadership.
   Students may earn a master of science of degree in educational leadership (MSEd) by successfully completing the required coursework with a total of 30 semester hours.  The MSEd curriculum covers topics such as educational leadership, supervision and professional development, instructional leadership, curriculum, school law, internship, research, community relations, leadership in diverse communities and school finance.
      The MSEd program serves as a stepping stone to obtain a principal license or curriculum, instruction and professional development (CIPD) license. The principal license may be earned by completing 12 additional semester hours and providing evidence of two years of teaching experience under a standard teaching certificate.  A student who has earned a principal license may choose to pursue a superintendent license.
     The University of Dayton offers a summer program for Catholic school educators on the main campus that prepares individuals to work as effective Catholic school leaders/administrators, meet state licensure requirements and accommodate individual goals.
     An educational specialist degree (EdS) is available to students who have completed the MSEd. The EdS program is designed to enhance individual capabilities for educational leadership. The program of study requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate work beyond the master's degree.
     The Department of Educational Leadership offers courses on its main campus in Dayton, Ohio and at various off-campus locations.  In addition, all courses in the Master's Program and Principal Licensure Program are also offered online.  The Department's Matrix provides a two-year schedule of all courses at all locations and is an excellent resource for planning a program of study.

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This page last updated 07/31/2008 - Rob Schultz