Leadership for Learning Ed.S.

Ed.S. Common Core in Distributed Leadership for Learning (18 Credit Hours)

The focus in the Common Core is for candidates to develop shared leadership expertise by building networks of influence and working across boundaries. Candidates are introduced to and develop an understanding of the foundation of Distributed School Leadership for learning. Through collaborative case study & problem based learning experiences embedded in the context of schools, cohorts of candidates, regardless of concentrations work together to tackle the tough, ambiguous challenges prevalent in today’s P-12 schools. Candidates develop an understanding of and proficiency in a variety of distributed leadership roles and demonstrate their expertise as required in the eight Performance Outcomes.

The courses are:

• EDL 8000 - Foundations of Leadership for Learning
• EDUC 8100 - Advanced Study of Learning
• EDUC 8300 - Intercultural Communication and Global Learning
• EDRS 8000 - Applied Quantitative & Qualitative Research
• EDL 8100 - Critical Issues in School Transformation
• EDRS 8900 - Applied Field Research

Ed.S. Concentration Options (15 Credit Hours)

The focus of the Concentration is to deepen and broaden the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the candidates in their content. In order to be a mentor, to empower others, and to support and sustain change within schools, graduates must be viewed as strong content leaders by their colleagues. Candidates have five concentration options in the Ed.S. program—Adolescent Education-Language Arts, Adolescent Education- Mathematics, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Inclusive Education, and Instructional Technology. The description of these options and the courses of study are provided below.