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Online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Courses

Curriculum Details

  • 9 Courses
  • 36 Credit Hours
  • 3 Semester-Long Internships
  • 7-Week Courses

With the online M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University, you can gain expertise for becoming an impactful school administrator. Offering a rigorous experience, our curriculum is recognized by the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) program and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

In addition to online coursework, Winthrop’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership includes internships that provide valuable hands-on experience. You can complete the program in two years, prepared to sit for the Praxis Educational Leadership exam—required in South Carolina and passed by 98 percent of the Winthrop graduates who have taken it.*

Core Courses

Credits

This course provides prospective school leaders a balanced approach to the study of educational leadership, examination of the theoretical foundations of school organizations and exploration of the multidimensional roles of the school administrator as educator, leader, manager, and reflective practitioner. The content of the course focuses on fundamental organizational principles, including: (1) leadership, (2) decision making, (3) influencing school culture, (4) communication, (5) policy and governance, and (6) the skills, values, and ethics of school leadership as contained in the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) Standards for Building Level Leaders.

Notes: Offered periodically. Lab Fee: $15

Designed for the preparation of general instructional supervisors who will work with elementary or secondary school teachers and for the preparation of subject area supervisors.

Notes: Offered in Fall and Summer.

Designed for the preparation of administrators (principals and supervisors) for the management of the curriculum and instruction program in schools in keeping with the objectives of the school district.

Notes: Offered in Fall and Summer.

This course will focus on the administration of schools in the areas of growth and development, leadership, curriculum planning, personnel, decision-making and current issues and trends in organizations. Notes: Offered in Spring and Summer.

This course focuses on the financial, operational, and management skills needed by principals to successfully operate a public school.

A study of constitutional, statutory and judicial law and current legal issues affecting school administrators and teachers.

Notes: Offered in Spring and Summer.

Designed for those preparing for school leadership roles. This course will detail the philosophies, legal and pragmatic approaches to serving children with special needs in schools. Emphasis will be on mastering the requirements of the federal and state laws as well as the special needs of families.

Notes: Offered periodically.

This course is a study of the major functions of personnel selection and professional development within the school setting. The study includes both certified and classified personnel.
The internship is designed as the first section of a three-part experience to allow the student to put theory into practice. During this course, the candidates work under the supervision of school administrators and participate in problem-solving seminars. The students will identify areas they wish to strengthen. A plan will be developed to enhance their skills in the identified areas which will be implemented during the second and third parts of the internship experience.
The internship is designed as the second section of a three-part experience to allow the student to put theory into practice. During this course, the candidates work under the supervision of school administrators and participate in problem-solving seminars. The students will identify areas they wish to strengthen. A plan will be developed to enhance their skills in the identified areas which will be implemented during the second and third parts of the internship experience.
The internship is designed as the third section of a three-part experience to allow the student to put theory into practice. During this course, the candidates work under the supervision of school administrators and participate in problem-solving seminars. The students will identify areas they wish to strengthen. A plan will be developed to enhance their skills in the identified areas which will be implemented during the second and third parts of the internship experience.

A core course for graduate educators in the principles, methods, and procedures of educational research, design, and analysis. The development of a proposal outlining a study, project, or practicum is required.

Course Goals:

  1. Use research terminology accurately
  2. Describe quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to research.
  3. Critically analyze published research.
  4. Identify and assess ethical issues related to research on human behavior.
  5. Design appropriate research to answer research questions related to the discipline.
  6. Use research to inform evidence-based practices

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Disclaimer

*Licensure Disclaimer: Completion of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program does not guarantee school administrator licensure in South Carolina or North Carolina. Students should check with local school administrative offices, the South Carolina Department of Education or the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction regarding specific South Carolina and North Carolina school administrative licensure requirements.