Master of Science in Education-School Administration and Leadership

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The program of study follows the specifications outlined in the MSE curriculum. If a student already has a master’s degree, the 24-hour cluster may be completed as a non-degree student to obtain the license.

Required courses (24 hours)

The program of study is listed below. Please note all coursework for licensure must be completed at USI.

EDUC 681 - Foundations of Principalship Credits: 3
EDUC 682 - Issues in Educational Leadership Credits: 3
EDUC 683 - Leadership in the Principalship Credits: 3
EDUC 684 - Legal Aspects of School Administration Credits: 3
EDUC 685 - Curriculum and Learning for Educational Leaders Credits: 3
EDUC 686 - Management of Human Resources in the Principalship Credits: 3
EDUC 688 - Internship for School Leaders Credits: 3
EDUC 689 - Special Topics in Educational Leadership Credits: 3 (Finance and Facilities)

Research Sequence (9 hours)

All MSE students must complete the research sequence requirement – 9 hours. (Note these courses must be taken at USI. Transfer courses will not be accepted for these courses.)

EDUC 601 - Research in Education Credits: 3
EDUC 631 - Analysis of Instruction Credits: 3
EDUC 671 - Integrating Research Seminar in Education Credits: 3