Eastern University's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with Supervisory Certification prepares leaders to serve in a variety of educational settings. Candidates learn to become expert supervisors in their instructional area and work as change agents in their schools and districts through the application of relevant theory to real-world instructional decisions. Through the MEd, candidates graduate with competency in research-based instructional and leadership practices and the use of critical thinking and ethical problem solving in the role of educational leadership.
Curriculum
Students must complete at least 30 credits to earn an MEd.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 517 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDUC 587* | Instructional Leadership and Supervision (60 hours of Internship) | 3 |
| EDUC 588* | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 614* | Practicum for Supervisor (Spring Only, 300 hours of internship) | 3 |
| EDUC 623* | Curriculum Design | 3 |
| EDUC 624* | School Law | 3 |
| EDUC 635* | Research Design | 3 |
| EDUC Electives | Any EDUC course at the 500 or 600 Level | 12 |
* Course required for certification
PA Certification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements before being recommended for a PA certification in their certification area.
- 5 years of satisfactory professional experience as certified teachers in the supervisory certification areas (Special Education, Early Childhood, Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, and Music)
- An existing GPA of 3.0
- Successful Completion of course requirements in their certification area
- Successful Completion of PRAXIS II test in supervision
