Master of Education in educational leadership
Designed to assist teachers in improving their competence in leadership roles, formal and informal, in the schools and community. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to inspire and foster positive change in your educational community. The degree will allow for application to the Michigan School Administrator Certificate at the building level for Elementary and Secondary Administrator K-12.
Important dates
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Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer admissions
Accelerated Graduate Enrollment program
The Accelerated Graduate Enrollment (AGRADE) program is available to academically strong students completing their undergraduate degree. This allows students to begin master's degree coursework while simultaneously completing their bachelor's degree. Students can complete the requirements for both degrees in an accelerated timeline. For requirements and course information, refer to the academic bulletin.
Program features
- Online courses, hybrid and traditional format
- Courses taught by administrators, including superintendents, principals, and central office administrators
- Program can be completed in 5 semesters
Prerequisites
Students applying for a master's degree must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher. Official transcripts of all college level work, both undergraduate and graduate, are to be mailed directly or electronically provided to the Graduate Admissions office by the institution where the work was completed.
The admission application is online. The online application is for all students (new and returning) unless you are a current student in a graduate program at Wayne State University and you are adding an additional program.
Upon notification of the assignment of an advisor, the applicant should call for an appointment to complete a plan of work. The plan of work is the student's "contract" with the University specifying both the number and title of courses to be taken in the program.
Curriculum
The Master of Education is 30 credits. The program is designed for the working professional. Students complete an individualized plan of work with their advisor.
Semester I
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 7 |
| EDA 7625 Leadership, Administration and the Principalship | 4 |
| EDA 7660 Administrative Leadership in School-Community Relations | 3 |
Semester II
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 6 |
| EDA 8650 Staff Development and School Improvement | 3 |
| EDA 7730 Intersectional Issues in Educational Leadership | 3 |
Semester III
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 7 |
| EDA 7675 Public School Finance and Budgeting | 4 |
| EDA 8990 Internship in Administration | 3 |
Semester IV
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 7 |
| EDA 7690 Introduction to Michigan School Law | 4 |
| ED 7999 Terminal Master's Seminar and Essay/Project Or EPS 8880 Workshop: Administrative & Organizational Studies Or Elective | 3 |
Semester V
| Courses | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Total | 3 |
| EDA 8625 Introduction to School Human Resources | 3 |
Professional Licensure Program Disclosure
The University has determined that the curriculum of the administrator and advanced certification and endorsement programs at Wayne State University in the College of Education, leading to a credential as a certified administrator or school professional, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states. However, there may be specific state requirements beyond the reciprocity agreement.
Contact
Carla Harting, Ph.D.
Associate professor of teaching and program coordinator
313-577-1675
ae2562@wayne.edu
William Hill, Ed.D.
Assistant professor (clinical)
313-577-9316
ad2107@wayne.edu
Stacey Brockman, Ph.D.
Assistant professor
313-577-9321
hq3675@wayne.edu
Erica Edwards, Ph.D.
Associate professor
313-577-1676
eedwards@wayne.edu
Sarah Lenhoff, Ph.D.
Associate professor
313-577-0923
sarah.lenhoff@wayne.edu
Ben Pogodzinski, Ph.D.
Interim assistant dean and professor
313-577-2413
ben.pogodzinski@wayne.edu
Reynolds Rema, Ph.D.
Professor
drRema@wayne.edu
Administrative & Organizational Studies
Phone: 313-577-1805
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