Eastern University's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with School Principalship Certification prepares leaders to serve as transformational leaders in a variety of educational settings. 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.
Students must complete at least 30 graduate-level 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 591* | The Principalship (60 hours of Internship) | 3 |
| EDUC 598* | The Principal as a Leader of Organizational Change (120 hours of internship) | 3 |
| EDUC 599* | Leadership Models for Effective Education (120 hours of internship) | 3 |
| EDUC 623 | Curriculum Design | 3 |
| EDUC 624* | School Law | 3 |
| EDUC 635 | Research Design | 3 |
| EDUC Elective | Any EDUC course at the 500 or 600 Level | 3 |
* Course required for certification
PA Certification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements before being recommended for a PA certification in their certification area.
- An existing GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of course requirements including 360 hours of internship
- Successful completion of the School Leadership Licensure Assessment
- Hold an Instructional I or I Certification or an Educational Specialist Certification or Receive Approval by the Education Department
- 3 years of satisfactory professional experience as a certified teacher or educational specialist