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Program Overview

The M.S.E. in Education Leadership program prepares teachers for a variety of leadership positions, including principals, associate/assistant principals, athletic directors, deans of students, curriculum coordinators or Area Education Agency consultants.

Students who already have a master's degree and are seeking licensure may contact the School of Education for information regarding the Educational Leadership Specialist program.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDL 270	PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT SEMINAR	3
EDL 271	LEADERSHIP AND THE PROFESSION	3
EDL 272	ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM BEHAVIOR	3
EDL 273	INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING	3
EDL 274	SCHOOL AND COMMUNITIES IN DIVERSE SOCIETIES	3
EDL 275	PLANNING RESEARCH MEASUREMENT EVALUATION 1	3
EDL 276	APPLICATION OF SCHOOL LAW, MANDATES, AND POLICIES	3
EDL 277	CURRENT ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION	3
EDL 278	SUPERVISION OF INSTRUCTION 1	3
EDL 279	MANAGING SCHOOLS	3
EDL 280	CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I	3
EDL 281	CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II	3
Total Hours		36

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Meets Iowa Evaluator Approval requirements

Admission

• Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis; therefore, it is requested that all materials be submitted approximately 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the intended start-term.
• Upon the receipt of transcripts, an advisor will complete a transcript evaluation in order to determine any credit or course substitutions/transfers. 
• Questions regarding the application process can be forwarded to the Coordinator of Graduate Admission at soegradadmission@drake.edu or 515-271-2552.
• PLEASE NOTE: This program requires the submission of two professional letters of recommendation, including one from an immediate supervisor and a second one from an administrator who can speak to the candidate's potential for effective building-level leadership.