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Education leaders today deal with rapidly changing environments and need to be able to collaborate with others to develop sound policies, facilitate diverse points of view and think critically while acting ethically. Through this program, you will develop a strong foundation and understanding of leadership in education. These skills will help you analyze and implement sound administrative policy, create successful strategies for change and put into service leading practices for the day-to-day needs of your schools. Because this degree is designed for busy working professionals, classes are typically held online or one evening per week and occasional on Saturdays.
This program is designed for individuals with a master's degree in educational leadership looking to fulfill required competencies for a Superintendent licensure. With an additional 7 credits of course work, you can pursue a superintendent licensure following Minnesota administrative rules.
Online
Fall semester
Core Courses (31 credits):
EDLD 621 Research Design, Analysis and Critique I (3 credits)
EDLD 801 Leadership and Organizational Theory (3 credits)
EDLD 805 Supervision and Professional Development (3 credits)
EDLD 807 Foundations of Leadership: An Intellectual and Ethical Practice (3 credits)
EDLD 820 School Law (3 credits)
EDLD 826 School Finance (3 credits)
EDLD 840 Administration of Special Programs (3 credits)
EDLD 884 Social Justice Leadership and Pedagogy (2 credits)
Superintendent Licensure Courses (7 credits)
EDLD 871 School Superintendent: Issues and Challenges (3 credits)
EDLD 865 Clinical Practicum and Seminar I: Superintendent (1 credit)
EDLD 866 Clinical Practicum and Seminar II: Superintendent (1 credit)
EDLD 867 Clinical Practicum and Seminar III: Superintendent (1 credit)
EDLD 879 Portfolio and Administrative Licensure Assessment: Superintendent (1 credit)
Aura began her career as a teacher for hearing impaired students in the Chicago Public Schools. Armed with six years of teaching experience, the Minneapolis Public Schools recruited her to teach elementary and middle school students. Her leadership positions include mentoring and coaching teachers, serving as an adjunct faculty in higher education and as a public school principal.
From 2008-2017, Dr. Lovett was superintendent of the White Bear Lake Public Schools. Brimming with experience, he has been a public-school teacher in New York, an administrator at school sites and district levels in Minnesota, and in a leadership role at the Minnesota Department of Education since the '70s.
Dr. Norlin-Weaver is Vice President for Education Program Management and Government Relations at Data Recognition Corporation in Maple Grove, MN. Jenni is also an adjunct instructor of graduate programs focusing on educational leadership in School Ethics, Supervision, Professional Development and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.
Tommies Are the Change
Dr. Latanya Daniels has committed her life's work to raising achievement and proving that all children - especially marginalized students of color - can achieve at high levels. During her 20-year career in public education she has served as an instructional paraprofessional, math teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal and principal.