Master of Education
Educational Leadership
“This program was about
more than just learning the
skills to manage a school.
It was about developing my
skills as a servant leader,
guided by core values. I
am grateful for all that I
learned from my experiences
as a student at Lourdes!”
I N S P I R AT I O N
E X P LO R AT I O N
C O M PA S S I O N
Jennifer Guzman, M.Ed.
Principal, St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
DISCOVER THE LOURDES DIFFERENCE
L O U R D E S U N I V E R S I T Y G R A D U AT E S C H O O L
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Sylvania, OH 43560
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MED - Master of Education Educational Leadership
MED - Master of Education Educational Leadership
The Master of Education in
Educational Leadership program
is designed for educators seeking
leadership preparation and licensure
as a principal in Ohio. The program
integrates professional experience,
clinical practice, and classroom
activities; develops knowledge, skills,
and attributes relevant to the current
dynamic educational environment;
and draws on the strengths of
professionals at various stages in their
careers.
Completion of the MED in Educational Leadership meets the requirements
for the State of Ohio Principal License. (Note: Candidates must pass the OAE
Educational Leadership Test). In addition, graduates of the program receive
mentorship and professional development support into their first year beyond
graduation.
 school culture and how leadership can foster a collaborative learning
community.
EDU 667 Educational Leadership to Support Special Ed & Diversity .......3
The Principal Academy prepares
educators to become transformational
leaders at both public and faith-based
schools who can meet the challenges
of today’s educational environment.
Coursework and field experiences are
designed to develop leaders with the
knowledge, skills and dispositions to
create school cultures that support
student learning, to lead school
reform initiatives, and to establish
learning communities that engage key
stakeholders in promoting learning
and success for all students.
 assessment theory and ability to analyze data to support decision-making,
program development, and student learning.
EDU 669 Resource Management to Support School Effectiveness ..........3
 educational law and legal and ethical issues related to schools.
EDU 671 Principal Internship and Capstone Portfolio ...................................6
It is our expectation that educators who complete the MED in Educational
Leadership program will demonstrate an understanding of:
 the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be an effective school
leader.
the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to meet the instructional and
developmental needs of all learners.
social, political, and legal issues facing schools and strategies to address these
issues.
CURRICULUM
CORE COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
EDU 660 Foundations of Effective Educational Leadership ........................3
EDU 661 Leadership and School Culture ...........................................................3
EDU 662 Using Data in Decision Making ............................................................3
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Students seeking admission to the MED program
program must:
EDU 663 Instructional Leadership to Support Student Learning ..............3
EDU 664 Transforming Schools through Effective Leadership ...................3
EDU 665 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Educational Leadership .................3
EDU 668 Community Engagement in the Educational Process .................3
EDU 670 School Leadership: Social, Political, and Legal Issues ..................3
Total Hours ...................................................................................................................36
Spring 1
Summer 1
EDU 660 Foundations of
Effective Leadership
EDU 665 Legal and
Ethical Aspects of
EDU 661 Leadership and Educational Leadership
School Culture
Spring 2
Summer 2
EDU 667 Educational
EDU 669 Resource
Leadership to Support
Management to
Special Ed. and Diversity Support School
Effectiveness
EDU 664 Transforming
Schools Through
Effective Leadership
Spring 3
Fall 1
EDU 662 Using Data in
Decision Making
EDU 663 Instructional
Leadership to Support
Student Learning
Fall 2
EDU 671 Principal
Internship and
Capstone
EDU 668 Community
Engagement in the
Educational Process
Summer 3
 Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally
accredited institution with a minimum 2.75
cumulative GPA.
 Submit a completed Graduate Application for
Admission.
 Request an official copy of all college
transcripts sent to Graduate School.
 Provide a current resume, a statement
of purpose, and three (3) letters of
recommendation.
 Complete a satisfactory interview with the
MED program director.
*Candidates for this program must also be
sponsored by a school district administrator and
hold a teaching license.
Check your self-service site to monitor checklist
item progress.
For questions about the application process,
please contact:
Graduate Admissions Office
419-824-3517
Fall 3
EDU 670 School Leadership Social, Political, and
Legal Issues
Note: This sheet is for general information only. For more specific information on this program
refer to the Lourdes University catalog at http://www.lourdes.edu/course_catalog_complete.htm
or contact the university.
Lourdes University, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, operates in a non-discriminatory
manner with regard to race, color, age, or national origin. Furthermore, as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education
Amendments, Lourdes University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, disability, military or veteran status, age, or other legally protected category in its
programs, activities, and employment. Lourdes University also provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled
persons in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A Catholic University in the
Franciscan Tradition.
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