Vision Statement
We develop educational leaders who create tomorrow’s opportunities.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare competent and committed professionals who
will make positive differences for children, young adults, and others in
schools.
Educational Leadership
URL: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/
145 N. Centennial Way
Fourth Floor
Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: 602/776-4690
Fax: 602/776-4694
M.ED. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP OVERVIEW
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is a 36-hour program with specializations in the following leadership areas: School Leadership
K-12, Principal K-12, Educational Foundations, and Community College. Although designed and intended primarily for professionals
working in educational settings, this degree may also be appropriate for individuals looking to assume leadership positions in other
professions. Coursework leading to a Master's degree is offered in numerous locations across Arizona. Admission applications are
processed throughout the course of the year and there is no specified limit on the number of students accepted. No teaching experience
is required to apply to this program.
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership degree comprises four emphases among which you may choose. Each emphasis provides you
with an opportunity to develop and enrich your understanding of the contexts and forces that shape educational policy and practice. We
hope that by understanding and being able to articulate critical issues in education, you will be a participant in the educational and
social changes currently taking place in our society.
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School Leadership K-12 Emphasis
The School Leadership emphasis is designed to help candidates prepare to serve in leadership positions at the K-12 level which do not
necessarily require State administrator certification. Examples may include, but are not limited to, teachers serving as a department
chair of an academic unit, leading curriculum initiatives, working with school and community programs, etc. This emphasis requires 36
hours of coursework, as follows:
 12 hours of required foundations courses (including a research course and a course in school law)
 15 hours of required leadership skills development courses

9 hours of specialization electives
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Principal K-12 Emphasis
The Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Principal K-12 emphasis is designed to prepare students to qualify to serve as a
school principal at the K-12 level. The School Administration Principal K-12 emphasis requires 36 hours of coursework as follows:

6 hours of required foundations courses (including a research course)
 27 hours of required leadership skills development courses

3 hours in an internship experience requiring 135 clock hours and a separate application process.
This emphasis differs from the School Leadership emphasis in that the Principal K-12 emphasis provides students with a program
specifically focused on preparing candidates to serve as a school principal at the K-12 level that requires State administrator
certification. Students in this program will apply for their internship experience the semester prior to doing their internship, but do
not have a separate application to any other certificate-only program. No thesis option is available in this emphasis.
Educational Foundations Emphasis
The emphasis in Educational Foundations focuses on students who want to teach education courses to undergraduates at the college
level, or for students who need a foundational background to become a K-12 educational consultant, administer a charter school, etc.,
or for those who are interested in pursuing a doctorate degree and then teaching at a higher institution in the Foundations area. The
emphasis in Educational Foundations requires 36 hours of coursework as follows:
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18 hours of required foundations courses
3 hours of research or statistics
6 hours of required leadership skills development courses
9 hours of other selected community college or leadership courses.
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Community College
This emphasis builds on interests in teaching and student affairs so individuals can assume leadership roles in community colleges or
other institutions of higher education. Students in this emphasis generally have, or anticipate having, a staff or faculty position at a
community college or other institution of higher learning. The emphasis in community college requires 36 hours of coursework, as
follows:
 12 hours of required foundations courses
 12 hours of required leadership skills development courses
 12 hours of required community college specialization courses
For additional information concerning this program, please contact Dr. Gaye Luna at 602/776-4602 or gaye.luna@nau.edu.
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NOTES:
Required courses and other requirements are listed in each Program of Study.
No more than three 500-level classes can be used in any emphasis of this entire program.
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
The following are guidelines to help you to understand our policies and know what to expect from our program:
 Many classes are available around the state and on the web. Please be aware, however, that you cannot earn a Principal K12 degree for the Principal Certification via web courses only.

The syllabus for every course is reviewed by Northern Arizona University and approved as appropriate for graduate-level
classes. Instructors are accountable to the university for following the syllabus outline of course requirements, meeting times,
assignments, tests, and grading policies.
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Graduate study is time consuming. You can anticipate spending three or more hours of study, reading, and research for every
hour you spend in the classroom. To earn three hours of academic credit, classes must meet for a minimum of 45 classroom
hours. Take these demands seriously as you plan your academic schedule.

Most graduate courses will have a research component. If your library skills are not current, you will need to reacquaint
yourself with modern library practice. Becoming familiar with computerized library systems, how to access current
periodicals, and other basic research methods will be important to your success as a graduate student.

Writing is a critical aspect of graduate study. Almost every course will contain some writing: research papers, article
critiques, book reviews, position papers, and essay exams are commonly required.

Individual and/or group oral presentations, class discussions, and consistent attendance will represent a substantial percentage
of your grade in most classes.
M.ED. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
In order to pursue an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, students must be admitted to the Graduate College and to the Educational
Leadership program; these are two separate processes. If you are applying on line, partial application to the Educational Leadership
program is simultaneous with your application to the NAU Graduate Admissions Office. The most expedient, and the preferred, way to
be admitted to the university and to your program is by using the online admission application available on the NAU Graduate
Admissions’ web page found at http://www.nau.edu/gradcol/indexgc.html. On rare occasions, some students may not be able to access
the online application. In these instances, paper copies of the Graduate College Admission application may be printed out from the
web page above or obtained by calling 928/523-4348. Should you choose to submit a paper copy, you will need to submit two
applications - one to the Graduate College and a separate application to the department. Paper copies of the department application
materials are located later in this document, can be found on the web at coe.nau.edu/academics/EDL, or can be obtained at the EDL
department office in Mesa or at your local NAU Extended Campus Site. The Admission Process Guide is now available on the
Graduate College website in the publications and forms section: http://www.nau.edu/gradcol/admissionprocess_current.pdf.
To be admitted, you must complete the following APPLICATION STEPS:
1)
Complete the Graduate College admission application, either paper copy or on-line, and submit the
necessary fees and documents to the address listed on the form. The Graduate College admission
application can be found at http://www.applyweb.com/apply/northazg/ the Graduate College phone
number is 928/523-4348.
2)
If you apply to the Graduate College on line, our department will receive a copy of your program
application. If you apply to the Graduate College using a paper form, you must also submit the program
application to your advisor in paper form; your advisor should forward a copy to the EDL department
office. A departmental program application is found later in this document and can be downloaded.
3)
Meet with an advisor to establish a Program of Study (POS); your advisor will then submit a copy to the
EDL department office in Mesa. Programs of Study for the School Leadership K-12, Principal K-12,
Community College and Foundations emphases are found later in this document.
4)
Copies of all admission paperwork, including a fully signed POS, must arrive in the EDL office in
Mesa before you register for your second semester of EDL classes.
Our M.Ed. program in Educational Leadership has rolling admission; there are no admission application deadlines. However, you
should begin applying to the Educational Leadership program before beginning EDL course work; you do not need teaching
experience to apply. Students may be admitted into the EDL master’s program based on an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and
professional interests that are consistent with the program. If you do not meet this requirement, you may elect one of the alternative
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admission routes specified later in this document, including “conditional” admission based upon completing 9 hours of graduate
coursework applicable to the degree with a 3.3 GPA or higher. If you elect to seek admission through the coursework option, you must
seek a change in admission status from “conditional” to “regular,” through your advisor, as soon as you have completed the requisite 9
hours. Ideally, you should apply to the Educational Leadership program before beginning EDL course work. However, all admission
paperwork must be completed and arrive in the EDL office in Mesa before you register for your second semester of EDL classes or
your application file may be terminated.
Please note that no more than 9 hours of coursework taken as a non-degree student can be counted toward a graduate degree. It is
important, therefore, if you were initially admitted through the Graduate College as a non-degree-seeking student, to complete your
departmental application and notify the Graduate College that you are changing your status to “degree seeking” before you complete
any classes after your 9th credit is earned.
If you have any questions about program admission or application procedures, please contact your local NAU Extended Campus
Office, any of the EDL faculty advisors or the Educational Leadership department on the Mesa campus by emailing
Bea.Castillo@nau.edu. The Educational Leadership office can also be reached by email at edl@nau.edu, by U.S. mail at 145 N.
Centennial Way Fourth Floor, Mesa, AZ 85201 Attn: Bea Castillo, or by phone at 602/776-4690.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE M.Ed. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
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Admission will be granted if the student has an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
OR
Admission will be granted if the student scores at or above the 25th percentile on the Subject Test in Education on the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). It is the student’s responsibility to provide the Educational Leadership Office with
the GRE or MAT scores if they are being admitted under this provision.
OR
Admission will be granted if the student scores at or above the 25th percentile on the General Verbal and Quantitative
portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). It is the student’s responsibility to provide the Educational
Leadership Office with the GRE or MAT scores if they are being admitted under this provision.
OR
Admission will be granted if the student scores at or above the 25th percentile on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
OR
You may apply for Conditional admission if your undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0. Your status can be changed to Regular
upon completion of 9 NAU hours relevant to your program of study with a minimum GPA of 3.3. If you choose this option,
please notify your advisor when you have completed the required nine (9) hours; your advisor must then notify the
EDL office with a memo including your name, address and NAU ID number. Admission under this option is not
automatic.
Readmission: If a student misses three or more consecutive regular semesters (not including summers), he or she will need to apply
for readmission to the university through the Graduate College. He or she may also need to reapply for admission to the EDL program.
In this situation, students will be asked to re-submit all department application materials, a new Program of Study, and updates in
contact information.
ADVISING
The following EDL faculty advisors are usually available during the fall and spring semesters, as well as occasionally during the
summer semesters:
Online Advising
online.advising@nau.edu
800-426-8315
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Your Program of Study should be followed carefully when selecting courses. Any exceptions should be approved in
advance and in writing by the EDL department chair. Your advisor must also review and submit any petitions to Transfer
Credit from another institution. Upon completion of all required coursework, students must apply for graduation;
applications for graduation are on the Graduate College home page.
CHANGING EMPHASES WITHIN THE PROGRAM
Each emphasis within the MEd in Educational Leadership program has a distinct Program of Study listing the specific
classes required for that emphasis. Any student wishing to move from one emphasis to another must meet with his or her
advisor and submit a replacement Program of Study to supersede any previously-submitted EDL Program of Study. A
memo must also be sent to the Graduate College so the information can be updated on the LOUIE information system.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
For instructions to use the “LOUIE” information system, to look up classes on line, or to get answers to other
registration questions, please link from “EDL downloads” on the educational leadership homepage listed below. You
may also refer to F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) under Student Links on the EDL homepage for additional
assistance.
For a checklist of tasks required of all master’s students, please refer to the Graduate College web page at
http://www.nau.edu/gradcol/, select “Current Students” and scroll down until you find the appropriate checklist. All
admitted students should become familiar with the information available on the Graduate College web page.
For additional information, please visit the following sites:
AZ Administrator Certification: http://www.ade.state.az.us/, http://www.ade.state.az.us/certification/requirements/admin/
NAU home page: http://www.nau.edu
College of Education (COE) home page: http://coe.nau.edu/
Educational Leadership: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/EDL/
Bursar (Tuition, fees, and payments): http://www4.nau.edu/bursar/ or 928/523-3122
Extended Campuses: http://extended.nau.edu
Financial Aid: http://www4.nau.edu/finaid/ or 928/523-4951 (Also see Graduate College, Financial Resources)
COE scholarship information can be found at http://www4.nau.edu/cee/scholarships/.
Graduate College: http://www.nau.edu/gradcol/
Housing on campus: http://www.nau.edu/reslife
Lumberjack’s On-line University Environment (LOUIE): http://www4.nau.edu/louie/.
Registrar’s Office (registration and enrollment information): http://www.nau.edu/registrar/
Scholarship information from COE: http://www4.nau.edu/cee/scholarships/ .
Also see Financial Aid, http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx.
Student health insurance: http://www4.nau.edu/fronske/insurance.htm, or (928) 523-6343
Tuition, fees, and payment information can be found at http://www4.nau.edu/bursar/.
For instructions to use the LOUIE information system, to find classes on line or to get answers to other registration
questions, please see “EDL Downloads” on the Educational Leadership homepage located at
http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/downloads.php. “Click on Registration Help.”
If information obtained on the web and counseling with an advisor do not answer all of your questions, the Educational
Leadership office can also be reached by email at edl@nau.edu, by U.S. mail at 145 N. Centennial Way Fourth Floor,
Mesa, AZ 85201, Attn: Bea Castillo or by phone at 602/776-4690.
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Educational Leadership
URL: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/
145 N. Centennial Way
Fourth Floor
Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: 602/776-4690
Fax: 602/776-4694
M.ED IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1. Apply for graduate admission to NAU through the Graduate College at
http://www.applyweb.com/apply/northazg/, pay the application fee and have official copies of all your
transcripts sent to that office. The Graduate College can also be reached at 928/523-4348 or at
Northern Arizona University Box 4125, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-4125 if you have questions or if you
need to apply using a paper form.
2. Apply for admission to the Educational Leadership master’s degree program. (Admission to the
university and admission to the EDL department are separate procedures.) The department application
is found later in this document.
____2-a If you apply for admission to the university using the on-line format, partial application to the EDL
department is included. However, you will still need to go the Educational Leadership web page at
http://coe.nau.edu/academics/EDL/ to learn details about complete application to the EDL department
and to secure the required Program of Study. From this EDL home page, go to the left side of the page
and select the “Masters” link under “Programs”.
____2-b If you choose to apply for admission to the NAU Graduate College using a paper form rather than
applying on line, you will also need to submit a paper program application the EDL department. A
paper copy of the departmental application is found later in this document, can be downloaded from
the EDL web page listed above, or can be obtained from your advisor or NAU Extended Campus
Service Center.
3. Secure advisement from either a resident faculty member or from your local Extended Campus Service
Center. Advisor contact information is found later in this document. A paper copy of your completed
Program of Study, signed by both student and advisor, must be returned to the Educational Leadership
office in Mesa. Paper copies of the EDL Programs of Study can be found later in this document,
downloaded from the EDL web page, or obtained from your advisor. (If applying for the Principal K-12
emphasis of the Masters, a copy of your Arizona teaching certificate is required for admission).
4. After the above steps have been completed, your file will be reviewed for admission to the program. If
you are admitted, you will be notified in writing. All admission paperwork must arrive in the EDL
office in Mesa by the end of your second semester or your application file may be terminated.
5. Your admission status in the Educational Leadership Master’s degree program must be “Regular”
(rather than “Conditional”) prior to registering for the last twelve (12) hours of coursework.
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145 N. Centennial Way
Fourth Floor
Mesa, AZ 85201
Educational Leadership
URL: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/
Phone: 602/776-4690
Fax: 602/776-4694
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP MASTER'S DEGREE
PROGRAM APPLICATION
(This form is to be used by those who applied for admission to the NAU Graduate Admissions Office using a paper copy form and by
those who were previously admitted to NAU under a different Graduate program.
Please type or print legibly.
Name:
Last
First
Middle Initial
Email Address: ___________________________________
Telephone
Date Applied: _________________________
NAU ID # (if known): ______________________ (The Graduate College will provide you with an NAU ID number in your
initial admission letter; your admission application gave you the option of using your social Security number for this purpose.)
Address:
Street
City
State
Zip Code
Career Goals:
Current Employer:
Employer’s Name
Supervisor
Telephone
Address:
Street
City
State
Zip Code
If Applicable: Name of Cohort*: ______________________ Cohort Contact: __________________________
*A Cohort is a group of students who work an entire degree program together with prior approval from the EDL Dept.
Have you previously applied for admission to another graduate program at NAU?
No [ ] Yes [ ] Program Name: _________________________________________________
Teaching Certificate held: No [ ] Yes [ ] Type : __________________________________
Other names used at NAU: ______________________________________________________
Undergraduate GPA: __________ Graduate GPA: ____________ Graduate Hours Completed: ___________
Information below this line to be completed by the Educational Leadership Office:
Admission Action: Admitted Regular [ ] Admitted Provisional [ ]
Dept. Notes: _______________________________________________________________________________________
EDL Processor:
Date:
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Educational Leadership
URL: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/
145 N. Centennial Way
Fourth Floor
Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: 602/776-4690
Fax: 602/776-4694
MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
School Leadership K-12 Emphasis -- Program Of Study
Please type or print legibly, secure your advisor’s signature. (your advisor will submit this form to the EDL department
office in Mesa)
Student Name: _________________________________________ Student EMPL ID#: _________________
(print)
Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date:______________________________
Advisor Name: _____________________________ Advisor Signature:_______________________________
(print)
Advisor Site:____________________________ Advisor Phone: ___________________ Date:_____________
FOUNDATIONS: (12 semester hours)
[√ = completed]
( )
EDR 610
Introduction to Research
( )
EDF 630 or EDL 622
Foundations of Ed. Law or Legal Aspects of Sch. Admin
( )
( )
Semester
Taken
3
3
3
3
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For the 2 Foundations electives above, select from the following: EDF 670, EDF 711 Philosophy of Education
courses; EDF 671 History of American Education; EDF 672 Comparative Education; EDF 673 International
Education; EDF 677, EDF 703 Educational Sociology courses; EDF 704 Anthro. Foundations of Education; EPS
712 Psychological Foundations of Education; EDL 623 Publicity and Politics of Education. (Or, with advisor and
departmental approval, you may choose: CC 580 The Community College; CC 680 Higher Ed in the U.S.; or other
comparable foundations courses from outside Education but related to the student’s area of specialization.)
LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT: (15 semester hours) to be taken sequentially
(
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EDL 600
EDL 630
EDL 650
EDL 660
EDL 680
Leadership Skills
Leadership Development [prerequisite EDL 600]
Critical Issues in Educational Leadership [no prerequisite]
Action Learning Modules [prerequisite EDL 600/630]
Masters Seminar (culminating experience) [prerequisite EDL 600/630/660]
3
3
3
3
3
SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVES: (9 semester hours)*
One elective from any of the Teaching & Learning courses, i.e., an ECI class (EDL625 or EDL662 may be substituted for
the T&L requirement); one elective from the remaining leadership knowledge domain courses (EDL 622, 623, 625, 627,
629, 732, 635, 737, 738, or 662); one elective from the student's area of specialization. The Education Specialization
class must be any 600-level or higher NAU Education course unless you have prior written approval from the EDL
department chair.
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T&L (ECI)
EDL
Education Specialization
Total Semester Hours
3
3
3
36
You must complete all requirements for your M.Ed. within a six-year period and apply for graduation the semester
before you plan to graduate. If you miss three or more consecutive regular semesters, you may need to reapply for
admission to the Graduate College and to the EDL department.
Check Statement Below, if applicable
____ This Program of Study dated _________ replaces and supersedes any previously-submitted EDL POS or emphasis.
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Educational Leadership
URL: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/
Phone: 602/776-4690
Fax: 602/776-4694
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Principal K-12 Emphasis
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Please type or print legibly, secure your advisor’s signature. (A copy of your Standard Arizona teaching certificate must
accompany this Program of Study). Your advisor will submit these forms to the EDL department office in Mesa)
Student Name: ________________________________________________ Student EMPL ID#: _________________
(print)
Student Signature: _____________________________________________ Date:______________________________
Advisor Name: ____________________________________ Advisor Signature:_______________________________
(print)
Advisor Site:___________________________________ Advisor Phone: ___________________ Date:_____________
REQUIRED COURSES
EDR 610
Introduction to Research
EDF ___
History (671),
Philosophy (670),
Education (672),
Foundations (500)
Sociology (677),
International Education (673),
Comparative
Hours
3
Semester
Taken
______________
3
______________
Or Cultural
Write in which course number taken.
EDL 600
Leadership Skills ((Pre-requisite for all EDL Classes))
3
______________
EDL 650
Critical Issues in Education (Pre-requisite: EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 622
Legal Aspects of School Administration (Pre-requisite: EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 623
Publicity and Politics of Education (Pre-requisite: EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 625
Supervision of Instruction (Pre-requisite: EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 627
Personnel Administration in Education (Pre-requisite: EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 635
School Finance (Pre-requisite: EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 662
Leadership in Instructional Planning (Pre-requisite: EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 629
The Principalship (Pre-requisite: 30 hrs of program work, including EDL 600)
3
______________
EDL 696
Internship (May be concurrent with, but not prior to, EDL 629)
3
______________
Separate deadline & advance application required. See http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/, select: M.Ed. Internship
I have been notified that the Internship is a separate application process. Student Initials___________Date_________
SEI level at program entry:
Provisional: ______ BME 500 Introduction to Structured English Immersion (or approved equivalent)
Full: ______ BME 631 Structured English Immersion & Sheltered English Content Instruction (or approved equivalent)
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
All EDL courses must be taken at NAU. Exception: 9 hours may be transferred from Az. State Univ. or Univ. of Az.
Must have a standard AZ K-12 teaching certificate and 3 years of full-time teaching experience at the K-12 level before starting
the internship.
It is strongly recommended that EDR 610 and the Foundations elective are taken early in the program.
EDL 629 and EDL 696 are capstone courses; all EDL courses listed above must be completed before taking either of them. EDL
629 and EDL 696 may be taken concurrently.
Please refer to http://www.nau.edu/gradcol/publications.htm, for Application for Graduation instructions and forms.
For Structured English Immersion requirements, go to http://www.ade.az.gov/certification/requirements/admin/.
You must complete all requirements for your M.Ed. within a six-year period and apply for graduation the semester before you
plan to graduate. If you miss three or more consecutive regular semesters, you may need to reapply for admission to the Graduate
College and to the EDL department.
Program requirements subject to change based on any new State Certification Standards.
Check Statement if applicable____ This Program of Study dated _________ replaces and supersedes any previously-submitted EDL POS or
emphasis.
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Educational Leadership
URL: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/
145 N. Centennial Way
Fourth Floor
Mesa, AZ 85201
Phone: 602/776-4690
Fax: 602/776-4694
MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Community College Higher Education Emphasis – Program of Study
Proposed for Fall 2014
Please type or print legibly, secure your advisor’s signature. (Your advisor submits this form to Mesa EDL office)
Student Name: _________________________________________ Student EMPL ID#: _________________
(Print)
Student Signature: _____________________ Date: ____________ Student E-mail: _____________________
Advisor Name: _____________________________ Advisor Signature: ______________________________
(Print)
Advisor Site: _______________________________Advisor Phone: ___________________ Date: _________
CORE COURSES: (9 semester hours required for all students)
( )
EDR 610
Introduction to Research
( )
CCHE 580
The Community College
( )
CCHE 680
Higher Education in the United States
Date
3
3
3
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES: (18 total semester hours required)
Required Professional Development Courses (12 Semester Hours):
( )
CCHE 600
Leadership Skills
( )
CCHE 620
Programs for Access and Opportunity in HE
( )
CCHE 650
Social Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
( )
CCHE 687
Professional Development Seminar
3
3
3
3
Elective Professional Development Courses (Select 6 Semester Hours):
( )
CCHE 590
Education Technology in the College Classroom
( )
CCHE 599
Contemporary Developments
( )
CCHE 640
Curriculum Construction
( )
CCHE 670
Adult Learners
( )
CCHE 688
College Teaching
3
3
3
3
3
INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE PROJECT (3 semester hours required for all students)
( )
CCHE 690
Master’s Seminar
Total Semester Hours
3
30*
*Please Note: Courses from other non-EDL Master’s Degrees at NAU or other Master’s degrees from other
institutions cannot be transferred.
Check Statement Below, if applicable
____ This Program of Study dated _________ replaces and supersedes any previously-submitted EDL POS or emphasis.
(Approved EDL Department 4-12-13; Approved CoECC 4-15-13)
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URL: http://coe.nau.edu/academics/edl/
Phone: 602/776-4690
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MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Foundations Emphasis – Program of Study
Please type or print legibly, secure your advisor’s signature.
(your advisor will submit this form to the EDL department office in Mesa)
Student Name: _________________________________________ Student EMPL ID#: _________________
(print)
Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date:______________________________
Advisor Name: _____________________________ Advisor Signature:_______________________________
(print)
Advisor Site:____________________________ Advisor Phone: ___________________ Date:_____________
FOUNDATIONS: (Select 18 semester hours from the following)
[√ = completed]
Taken
( )
EDF 630
Foundations of Educational Law
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EDF 670
Philosophy of Education
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EDF 671
History of American Education
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EDF 672
Comparative Education
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EDF 673
International Education
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EDF 677
Educational Sociology
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EDF 703
Sociology of Education [prerequisite EDF 677]
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EDF 711
Seminar in Philosophy of Education [prerequisite EDF 670]
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Date
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Select 3 graduate level hours to be taken outside of Education in Social Science or Humanities
LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT: (Select 6 semester hours from the following)
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EDL 600 Leadership Skills
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EDL 630 Leadership Development [prerequisite EDL 600]
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EDL 650 Critical Issues in Educational Leadership [no prerequisite]
3
3
3
RESEARCH CORE: (Select 3 semester hours from the following)
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EDR 610
Introduction to Research
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EPS 525
Introduction to Statistics
3
3
GRADUATE SEMINAR AND THESIS OPTION: (9 semester hours)
(May substitute 9 semester hours of community college courses: CC580, CC680, CC688 OR 9 semester
hours of leadership courses: EDL 660, EDL 680, EDL 623 for Graduate Seminar and Thesis.
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EDF 698
EDF 699
Graduate Seminar
Thesis
Total Semester Hours
3
6
3
3
3
36
You must complete all requirements for your M.Ed. within a six-year period and apply for graduation the semester
before you plan to graduate. If you miss three or more consecutive regular semesters, you may need to reapply for admission to the
Graduate College and to the EDL department.
Check Statement Below, if applicable
____ This Program of Study dated _________ replaces and supersedes any previously-submitted EDL POS or emphasis.
EDL Master’s Program – Revised 4/22/10 jo