Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership
Program Description
This degree is designed specifically for the candidate who wishes to work in a leadership position that does not require principal certification. These leadership positions include, but or not limited to, positions in schools, agencies, businesses, or organizations. This degree emphasizes research. Candidates participating in this degree program will complete a thesis as part of the requirements for graduation. This degree requires completion of thirty hours of graduate credit. A comprehensive examination is required during the final semester of coursework. The degree plan originates in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling.
Admissions
Candidates seeking admission to a graduate program in the Department of Educational Leadership must meet the basic requirements of Graduate Admissions specified in the Admission section of this catalog. Please, contact the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling for additional requirements: Box 2119, Huntsville, Texas, 77341 or by phone (936) 294-1147 or email edu_elc@shsu.edu .
Please submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Application Fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Admission preference given to individuals with a GPA of 3.0 and higher within the last 60 hours
- One Reference Form from a supervisor
- Personal Essay
- Optional: Official GRE scores
Course Prerequisites are strictly observed.
Degree Plan
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Instructional Leadership
Code | Title | Hours |
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Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership | ||
EDAD 5386 | Spc Populations & Spc Programs | 3 |
EDAD 6394 | Advancing Educ Leadership 2 | 3 |
INSL 5378 | Curriculum Planning | 3 |
INSL 5379 | Methods of Research | 3 |
INSL 5088 | Spec Top in Instructional Tech | 3 |
INSL 6360 | Learning Theory of Educational Leadership | 3 |
INSL 6368 | Instructional Supervision | 3 |
INSL 6372 | Practicum In Instructnl Ldrshp 1 | 3 |
Concentration | ||
Select two 5000 or above approved courses 3 | 6 | |
Total Hours | 30 |
1 | INSL 6372 is the last course to be taken in the sequence of courses. It may be taken with one or two other courses. |
2 | EDAD 6394 will not be included in the degree plan after summer 2015. INSL 6390 Eval for Instr. Leaders will be included in degree plan beginning fall 2015. |
3 | Selections should be made in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. |