Educational Leadership Endorsement (24 Hours)

The Educational Leadership Endorsement is a signature model in the preparation of educational leaders at the K-12 building level and a transformational force in the advancement of educational leaders. This totally online, cohort-based certification program introduces and cultivates the best research-based practices to strengthen candidate knowledge in mission, vision, and improvement; ethics and professional norms; equity and cultural responsiveness; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; community of care and support for students; professional capacity of school personnel; professional community for teachers and staff; meaningful engagement of families and community; operations and management; and school improvement. The course of study complements the Adrian College Ribbons of Excellence and may position graduates for advancement in school districts leading to higher pay and job security.

The program leads to the Michigan Elementary & Secondary Administrator K-12 (ES) endorsement.

Educational Leadership Required Coursework (24 hours)

Required

EDL512Economic Allocation in Public Education

3

EDL518Human Resource Optimization for Achievement

3

EDL530Principles & Ethics of School Law

3

EDL540School Climate and Culture for Student Learning

3

EDL544Innovative Leadership

3

EDL550Implementation Science and School Improvement

3

EDL560Educational Evaluation and Engaging Instruction

3

EDL587Internship in Educational Leadership I

2

EDL588Internship in Educational Leadership II

1

Required

*Note: Students may choose to add the following two courses to also earn the Master of Education in Educational Leadership:

T ED506Research in Education

3

T ED507Project/Thesis

3