2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Master of Education – M.Ed.
Educational Administration – School Leadership
CLASS A CERTIFICATE – INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP P-12
Student Name _______________________________
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Advisor ___________________________________________
Jag Number ____________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
A minimum grade of “B” is required in all Educational Leadership courses (EDL prefix).
I.
SPE 500*
EDF 515
EPY 502
EPY 521
II.
Grade
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3
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3
3
3
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3
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Theories of Instructional Leadership
Data Driven Instructional Leadership
Supervision & Professional Development
Ethical & Legal Dimensions of School Leadership
Business Management of Learning Organizations
Teaching & Learning for Instructional Leaders
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Residency
6
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Nature & Needs of Exceptional Child & Youth
(REQUIRED IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN)
Multicultural Education
Psychological Principles of Learning
Human Development & Behavior
Educational Research and Evaluation
Educational Leadership Courses (18 Hours)
EDL 501
EDL 502
EDL 503
EDL 504
EDL 505
EDL 506
IV.
Semester
Research and Evaluation (3 Hours)
IDE 510
III.
Hours
Supporting Courses (3 Hours)
*If a survey course in Special Education was previously taken at the undergraduate or
graduate level, one of the other three courses may be taken in lieu of SPE 500.
Internship (6 Hours)
EDL 598
Important Notes:
Praxis II test requirements are subject to change as dictated by the ALSDE. Prior to registering for any Praxis II exam, please verify current
requirements by going directly to the ALABAMA portion of the Praxis II website at http://ets.org/praxis/al.
Keep a copy of this program checklist and maintain it. You must complete all program requirements for graduation and teacher certification.
Course substitutions are not permitted. Also, note course prerequisites and follow them. You will be withdrawn from a course if you do not meet
the stated prerequisites. Confer with your assigned advisor when you have questions concerning your program. Remember that advisors give
advice; they are not responsible for your program.
You must apply for graduation a semester in advance of completing degree requirements. Application information and deadlines are available at
the Office of the Registrar webpage at: http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/registrar/graduation_apply.html
You must take a comprehensive end-of-program examination during the semester in which you complete degree requirements. Application
forms and deadlines can be obtained from Student Services, UCOM 3020, HPE 1016 or on the COE/Graduate School webpage at:
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/coe/gradschool/comps.html
You must also complete an application for the Class A Instructional Leadership teacher certification during the semester you complete degree
requirements. During your final semester information will be mailed to you. It is also available in the Office of Student Services, UCOM 3020.
Revised 12/9/15