Program Objectives
The program objectives for the School Leadership Concentration have been designed to:
- Develop exemplary administrative school leaders.
- Foster a school leader’s continuing growth and effectiveness.
- Serve diverse communities.
- Develop competencies and skills related to effective leadership.
- Master management practices and staff development at the school level.
Degree Requirements
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours 36 Total |
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Sequence I |
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LEAD 424 |
Introduction to Evaluation of Certified and Support Staff |
3 |
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LEAD 421 |
Educational Leadership and Organizational Analysis |
3 |
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Upon successful completion of Sequence I and admittance to the program, Part I of the Comprehensive Exam must be taken. |
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LEAD 429 |
Research Design and Analysis of Educational Data |
3 |
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LEAD 436 |
Human Resources Administration in Education |
3 |
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LEAD 401 |
Instructional Leadership |
3 |
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LEAD 422 |
The Principalship |
3 |
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Sequence II |
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LEAD 433 |
School Law and Ethics |
3 |
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LEAD 432 |
School Finance and Budgeting |
3 |
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LEAD 431 |
School and Community Relations |
3 |
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LEAD 434, 435, 437 |
Internship (three course sequence) |
3 each= 9 |
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Upon successful completion of at least three of the five Sequence II courses (not including the internships) Part II of the Comprehensive Exam must be taken. |
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The Illinois Performance Evaluation (PERA) Growth Through Learning Training and Assessment and the 195-196 Principal as Instructional Leader exam are required for graduation from the program. |
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