Old Dominion University
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Educational Leadership (M.S.Ed.)
This Master of Science in Education prepares you for leadership roles in schools and school districts. The program leads to full Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure in Educational Administration and Supervision, Pre-K-12. Your course work will provide conceptual and theoretical knowledge, as well as practical field experience.
Educational Leadership (M.S.Ed.)
Description
What is Educational Leadership at ODU like?
This Master of Science in Education prepares you for leadership roles in schools and school districts. The program leads to full Commonwealth of Virginia Licensure in Educational Administration and Supervision, Pre-K-12. Your course work will provide conceptual and theoretical knowledge, as well as practical field experience.
Program Highlights
What makes Educational Leadership at ODU unique?
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Our programs are online and fully live, catering to full-time working professionals
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The unique online learning environment enables our students and faculty to engage in a class setting that simulates a face-to-face classroom. In many ways, the courses parallel that of an in-person graduate class
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Our courses, offered once a week, are held in the evening during the work week (not on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays).
Available Online only
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
Education
Degree Level:
Graduate
Delivery Mode(s):
Degree Earned:
Master of Science in Education
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School
$97,440
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
$107,670
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Educational Leadership at ODU?
ELS 701:
Accountability and Organizational Improvement
This course is an in-depth study of effective data based decision-making practices for contemporary school leaders. Formative and summative data based decision making practices will be explored, as well as how to work with large and small groups of staff members to analyze multiple measures of data and create school improvement designs for student and school success. An emphasis is placed on using data to make decisions at the division, school, and classroom levels. Prerequisite: ELS 600 or ELS 700.
ELS 727:
Learning Theories and Professional Development
This course exposes students to the essential elements of instructional leadership. Central to the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective instructional leader are a deep understanding of the learning sciences that inform us about the essence of effective teaching. Effective instructional leaders have a solid basis for assessing and promoting high quality instruction, giving them the tools to proactively build a school's organizational capacity of sustained growth in student achievement. Students will engage in reading, reflection, dialog, writing, problem solving and field-work, designed to build an understanding of how these topics are intrinsically tied to supporting teachers in their classrooms through facilitating better understandings of standards and accountability, effective lesson planning and curriculum development, assessment and grading, classroom management and discipline. Prerequisite: ELS 600 or ELS 700
ELS 728:
Instructional Leadership and Supervision
This course develops student's skills, knowledge and dispositions in the area of instructional leadership. Students will explore how effective instructional leaders can use their integrated knowledge of quality instruction and the core principles of learning to set the mission and vision for the school, facilitate school improvement planning and professional development and finally how instructional supervision is used to integrate these activities and support the growth of individual teachers as well as building organizational capacity. Effective instructional leaders have a solid basis for assessing and promoting high quality instruction, giving them the tools to proactively build a school's organizational capacity for sustained growth in student achievement. Students will engage in reading, reflection, dialog, writing, problem solving and field-work, designed to help them build an integrated understanding of those leadership practices that help support teacher instructional growth and those that build organizational capacity for sustained improvement. Prerequisites: ELS 600 or ELS 700.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Educational Leadership at ODU?
Students entering the Master of Science in Education program in Educational Leadership should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
To gain admission, applicants must:
- Meet all University admissions requirements.
- Have an undergraduate grade point average of 2.80 overall and 3.00 in the major.
- Hold a valid teaching license and currently serve in a PK-12 academic position.
- Provide two letters of recommendation, including one from a school administrator.
- Provide a one-page description of your anticipated career path and how this program can help you achieve your professional goals.
- Develop a two-page essay on an instructional or school improvement issue and discuss the implications for school leaders.
- Discuss how your involvement in the cohort program can contribute to furthering the vision and mission of your school organization.
*This degree can lead to the addition of an endorsement in administration and supervision by the Virginia Department of Education for students who hold a valid Virginia teaching license and have three years of successful teaching experience.
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2021-22 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 551
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,387
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid
25% Discount for Virginia Public School Employees
Receive a 25% discount off of per-credit tuition.
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PROFESSOR
Name:
Karen Sanzo
Location:
2323 EDUCATION BUILDING, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-6698
Graduate Admissions
Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
Additional Programs
Are there other programs at ODU I may be interested in?
With over 120 undergraduate programs, 130 graduate programs at the master's, education specialist and doctoral levels plus a wealth of certificate and professional development programs, Old Dominion University has the program for you. Visit our academic program listing page to see other programs ODU has to offer.
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