Educational Leadership
Programs
at the University of Utah
Master’s of Education in K12
Educational Leadership with
Administrative Licensure
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Why Choose University of Utah?
 Prepares future school leaders for urban schools
 Professors include researchers and practitioners
 Cohort program promotes unity among students
 Internship experiences promote leadership growth
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Supervision in field by department faculty
Experienced mentors
Sites and districts that meet the needs of the student
Internship begins with your very first class!
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with
Administrative Licensure
Quick facts about the program…..
 Classes arranged to fit your schedule
 Classes are held in the evenings
Fall-Spring 1x per week (15 wks) Summer 2x per week (8 wks)
 Classes are held at off site locations which include:
Bountiful
Murray
Sandy
 Students maintain current full-time employment
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Quick Facts continued….
 Two year Master Degree Program (May 2013 – May 2015)
 Courses developed around current issues within education
 Cohort system
Complete program with a group of students
 Administrative Internships
Hands on experiences begin with your very first class
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Summer Yr. 1 2013
Fall Yr. 1 2013
Spring Yr. 1 2014
6210 Leading Schools
6330 Instructional Leadership
6110 Organizational Change
Monday 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Monday 4:35 – 7:05 PM
Monday 4:35 – 7:05 PM
6480 Leadership, Diversity & Social
Justice in K12 Schools
6410 Educational Law
6430 Politics of Education
Monday 7:15 – 9:45 PM
Monday 7:15 – 9:45 PM
Summer Yr. 2 2014
Fall Yr. 2 2014
Spring Yr. 2 2015
6450 Administration of Ed Resources
6010 Decision-Making
6050 Program Planning and
Evaluation
6710 Internship & Seminar (3)
6710 Internship & Seminar (6)
6710 Internship & Seminar (6)
Wednesday 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Cohorts
Diverse group of cohort members come from almost every district in the
Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas
Cohort provides support and network development during and after
program
Cohort size ranges from 12 to 20 students
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with
Administrative Licensure
Internships
Provide excellent on-site experience
 Application of coursework into school settings
 Principal mentors and site supervisors coordinate with the university
 Leadership Seminars
Internship experience begins with your very first class
Create a Shared Vision * Service Leadership * Curriculum and
Supervision * Special Education LEA
Meets State of Utah Requirements
 Minimum 450 hours with both elementary and secondary experience
 Requires Valid State of Utah Level Two Teaching License
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Internship Strategies
District-Supported Options
• Paid internships within specific districts
Summer Intern Hours
• Use summer schedule to complete a major portion of required hours
Holiday Schedules
• Use holidays to do internship hours in a different district/charter schools (different
holiday schedule)
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After/Before Contract Hours
• Provide time either before or after contract hours
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate School: completed undergrad with minimum 3.0 GPA
ELP Dept: Current Level 2 Educator License
 Completed Apply Yourself Application
 Statement of Purpose (goals in education)
 Written Essay/Sample (leadership and social justice)
 Resume (emphasis on leadership roles)
 Three Recommendation Forms (format)
Additional Screening Activities for Selected Applicants
in February
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Application Due Dates (all required items must be completed and turned in) by
January 15, 2013
Application Requirements
• University of Utah Graduate and ELP Department ( Apply Yourself AY)
• Cost of application is $55.00
• Unofficial Transcripts prior to formal admission
• NO GRE TEST Required!
When Do I Begin?
• New 2013-2015 cohort begins mid-May 2013!
Tuition
Based on 2012-2013
Resident
Nonresident
Semester 6 hours
$ 2261.04
$ 7051.21
Semester 9 hours
$ 2920.65
$ 9258.49
Total cost of program is approximately $12,000 - $15,000
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Financial Aid Opportunities
 Scholarships (check the University of Utah website)
 Personal Loans
 Tuition Payment Options (http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/income/)
Federal Student Loans
(www.fafsa.ed.gov)
**Experience has demonstrated that cost of program is recouped
approximately two years with administrative appointment
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Websites
ELP Website: www.ed.utah.edu/elp
Apply Yourself: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=utahgrad
SLLA Licensure Test information: www.ets.org/slla
Administrative License/Internship Rule:
www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r277/r277-505.htm
Federal Loan Application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Educational Leadership and Policy
Mission Statement
“The Mission of the Educational Leadership and Policy
Department is to prepare ethical researchers, leaders and
policy makers in K12 through higher education who are
informed by comprehensive and empirically-based theory and
research, as well as committed to leading educational
organizations that enact principles of justice, equity, and
excellence for all learners.”
Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership
with Administrative Licensure
Shari Fraser, Program Supervisor
Marilynn Howard, Academic Coordinator
801-581-6714
shari.fraser@utah.edu or marilynn.howard@utah.edu
Contact Information