Instructional Leadership Ed.S. - Rank I
The Ed.S - Rank I in Instructional Leadership in an online program.
Admission Requirements
- General admission to graduate study (for criteria, refer to Admission to Graduate Study).
- Resume or vita (three-page maximum) documenting the candidate's skills and understanding related to their ability to improve student achievement, leadership and advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
- A Rank II or master's degree from an accredited college or university. An individual who holds a master's degree from an accredited college or university will qualify for the degree of Specialist in Education upon completion. An individual who is admitted to this program based upon a non-degree Rank II will complete the program with a non-degree Rank I status and not with a Specialist in Education degree.
- A valid teaching certificate with three years teaching experience. Must have required experience prior to program completion.
- Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA on all graduate work completed.
- Must receive favorable consideration from an admission review committee, which shall be composed of faculty teaching the program and practicing administrators in the public schools.
Program Competencies
Students will:
- Create, facilitate, and support an effective learning environment, including the mentoring of instructional staff and other educational partners.
- Analyze, interpret, and use standardized achievement test results, the function of measurement in education, and the use of data for achievement-related decision-making to monitor.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract, select, develop, evaluate, and retain competent faculty and staff at the P-12 level.
- Envision, empower, equip, and support the creation of a school culture that is centered on effective learning communities.
- Guide, facilitate, and support curriculum, instruction, and assessment through the creation and maintaining of a learning environment that promotes student achievement.
- Apply and utilize legal and ethical issues related to school administration, teaching, and support services provided at the P-12 level.
- Demonstrate and implement plans to effectively and efficiently use fiscal, time, and technology resources available within the P-12 setting.
- Apply strategies to leverage community systems and resources to improve educational opportunities for students and their families in the P-12 environment.
Requirements for the Degree
- Be unconditionally admitted to the program.
- Candidates must successfully complete a capstone project in a venue approved by their advisor. The capstone project may include a presentation before a panel of educators, a presentation as a part of an educational conference, or professional development the candidate has written and planned. The capstone project may also include a publication in a peer reviewed professional journal.
- Candidates must apply for completion at the beginning of the term in which all requirements will be completed. Students can access the completion forms online at https://www.moreheadstate.edu/academics/academic-affairs/registrar/applying-for-graduation or visit the Graduate School, 701 Ginger Hall, Morehead, KY 40351. The completion form can also be faxed to 606-783-5061.
- Candidates must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Submit a professional portfolio scored as successful according to the established scoring rubric.
Note: In order to receive certification, the candidate must successfully complete the assessment(s) required by regulation.
Program Requirements
Level 1
| EDIL 671 | Leading, Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDIL 672 | Inquiry and Student Achievement | 3 |
| EDIL 673 | Human Resource Selection and Development | 3 |
| EDIL 674 | Developing and Maintaining a Positive School Culture | 3 |
| EDIL 675 | School Program Improvement | 3 |
| EDIL 677 | School Law and Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDIL 678 | Resource Utilization | 3 |
| EDIL 679 | Linking Schools with the Community and External Resources | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
The following courses are required for completion of the degree and Level II certification in one area:
Level 2 - Principal
| EDIL 635 | Understanding Professional Responsibilities of Teacher Leaders | 3 |
| EDIL 636 | Mentoring for Improved Results | 3 |
| EDIL 638 | Designing and Implementing Professional Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Level 2 - Supervisor of Instruction
| EDSP 630 | Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
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| EDEL 627 | Reading in the Elementary School | 3 |
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| EDEL 677 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
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| EDIL 638 | Designing and Implementing Professional Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Level 2 - Director of Pupil Personnel
| EDIL 698 | Seminar for Administrator of Pupil Personnel Services | 3 |
| EDGC 665 | Philosophy and Practice of School Counseling | 3 |
| EDSP 630 | Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Upon the approval of the student's Ed.S. committee, course substitutions may be approved.
Total Credit Hours: 33