About the Program

The MEd degree in Educational and Organizational Leadership is grounded in the social justice mission of the College of Education and Human Development. Consequently, the curriculum is uniquely focused on urban schooling, school leadership, urban education in the broader community, and the policies that impact schools and schooling in urban centers. Students will be prepared for school leadership roles and may elect to complete six additional credits of coursework required to partially fulfill the requirements of an approved course of study for a Pennsylvania certification as Principal or Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction.

Time Limit for Degree Completion: 5 years

Campus Location: Main

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: The degree program can be completed on a full- or part-time basis.

Job Prospects: The MEd degree in Educational and Organizational Leadership prepares students for positions of leadership in school settings, particularly in urban schools.

Financing Opportunities: Financial support opportunities may include scholarships, tuition remission, and other financial aid such as grants, loans and federal work study.

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadline:

Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1

Applicants should submit all required admissions documents by the application deadline to receive priority consideration for admission and financial support.

APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.

Letters of Recommendation:
Number Required: 2

From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained to provide insight regarding the applicant's academic competence. Letters from college/university faculty are recommended.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A bachelor's degree is required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected.

International applicants should also submit an official document that validates completion and conferral of a degree, diploma and/or certificate. While not required, international applicants are encouraged to submit transcript(s) to the World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.

Statement of Goals: In 500 to 1,000 words, outline your interest in seeking a master's degree with a specific focus on the career to which you aspire, your interests, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

• TOEFL iBT: 4.5
• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• PTE Academic: 53

Resume: Current resume required.

Other Requirement: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions attended and/or from which credit was earned must be submitted.

Program Requirements

General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30, or 36 for students completing optional clinical experiences to gain certification

Required Courses:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Core Courses
EDUC 5101	Critical Understanding of Social Science Research	3
EDAD 5301	Leadership for Learning	3
EDAD 5302	Contexts for Sch Reform	3
EDAD 5303	Ldshp in Diverse Context	3
EDAD 5304	Sch Operations, Mgmt, Tech	3
EDAD 5306	Change Leadership	3
EDAD 5201	Action and Collaborative Research Seminar	3
URBE 5401	Policy and Practice in Urban Education	3
URBE 5611	Reforming City Schools	3
URBE 5516	School-Community Partnerships in Urban Settings	3
Optional Clinical Experience Courses 1		0-6
EDAD 5307	Clin Exp in Sch Ldship
EDAD 5308	Clinical Experiences in School Leadership 2
Total Credit Hours		30-36

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Students may elect to complete six credits of clinical experiences that offer the coursework needed to apply for Pennsylvania certification as Principal and/or Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction.

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