Description of Program
The goal of a Master’s in Leadership Education is to prepare professional leaders to serve organizations and schools in building community, improving organizational outcomes and generating new knowledge for the profession. The Department of Leadership Education is a leader in advancing knowledge about educational and organizational change in local, national, and international contexts. Our teaching reflects a commitment to being student-centered and developing practitioner/scholars. A core of leadership education courses is combined with course work and experiences in different emphases to earn the degree. The emphases are:
Graduates are prepared to take leadership roles in non-profit, government, and public organizations.
Three requirements must be satisfactorily completed to earn the degree: 33 graduate credits, a capstone paper/thesis, and the Comprehensive Exam. A core of five Leadership Education courses (15 credits) is required of all degree candidates - each emphasis has an additional 18 credits specific to its mission.
Organizational Leadership (33 credits)
The focus of the Organizational Leadership emphasis is leadership, continuous improvement, organizational change, and communication. Excellence in professional practice, scholarly writing, technical applications, global awareness, and diversity are themes emphasized throughout the program. Skills needed in the daily management and leadership of most organizations are embedded throughout this program. This emphasis will prepare new graduates for promotion or enhanced employment opportunities in their professional fields.
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