通过该计划，您将探索K-12教育体系的基础，并开发适用于K-12环境的知识和领导技能。我们为希望在学校中发挥更积极领导作用的教师设计了该计划，这是您想要获得国家行政认证的第一步。学校领导的重点旨在帮助考生准备担任K-12级别的领导职务，而这些职务不一定需要州管理员的认证。示例可能包括但不限于担任学术单位部门主席的老师，领导课程倡议，与学校和社区计划合作等。
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. The purpose of the Instructional Leadership Degree is to prepare educators and other school personnel to serve in K-12 educational leadership positions that do not require building or district certification.<br> <br>Students in this program will develop the ability to apply organizational theory and socio-cultural aspects of education to the support and development of their professional area, improve their ability to supervise instructional development and assessment, hone their skills in school finance and budgeting and work with peers across the field of education as they explore and apply leadership concepts to address common challenges. A set of electives within the program ensure students explore areas of interest tailored to their professional aspirations, and implement their new abilities and skills in an internship program.