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Educational Leadership (EdS)

Educational Leadership (EdS)

Webster University

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Location

United States of America

Qualification

Post Graduate(PG)

Fees

Duration

1 year

Next intake

Fall, Summer, Spring

Entry score

2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

The EdS in Educational Leadership is designed for educators who want to elevate their expertise beyond the master’s level. This program offers a blend of coursework, action research, and internships to prepare candidates for leadership roles in schools and communities. 🌟📚

Key highlights include:

  • Broader Leadership Perspective 🌍: Transition from a specific teaching or support focus to a comprehensive view of educational leadership.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving 💡: Encourage thinking outside the box and finding solutions to complex challenges in education.
  • Address Societal Issues 🏛️: Navigate societal challenges and shifting demographics to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
  • Focus on Social Justice ⚖️: Engage in critical discussions on diversity, equity, and social justice to become culturally responsive leaders.
  • Professional Growth 🌱: Develop leadership skills with an emphasis on problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and fostering positive educational environments.

Graduates will be equipped to become transformative leaders, advocating for all students and integrating ethics and global perspectives to enhance learning outcomes in preK-12 settings. 🌟📈

To earn the EdS in Educational Leadership, students must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Credit Hours 🎓: Complete 32 credit hours of prescribed coursework, including:
    • Coursework 📚
    • Internships 🏫
    • Capstone/Portfolio Course 📝
  2. Portfolio Review 📁: Submit a formal portfolio of documented competencies or other faculty-approved methods to demonstrate established competencies.
  3. Standards Compliance 📋: Coursework must align with:
    • National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP)
    • Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL)
    • Missouri Leader Standards for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
  4. Licensure Test 🧪: Prepare for and pass the state licensure test for educational leadership. Verify certification requirements with the Department of Education in your state, as requirements vary.
  5. Certification Integration 🏅: If combining the EdS with certification, work closely with an advisor and EdS faculty to meet certification requirements and document performance. Options include:
    • Elementary Principal Certification
    • Middle School Principal Certification
    • High School Principal Certification
  6. Valid Teacher Certification 📜: Hold valid teacher certification for the relevant grade level or specialty area to pursue administrative certification.
  7. State Requirements 🌐: For out-of-state certification, contact the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to understand specific administrative certification requirements. Some states may require completion of the entire EdS program before granting certification.
  8. Graduate-Level Writing Skills ✍️: Demonstrate strong graduate-level writing skills. If necessary, seek assistance from Webster University’s Writing Center for support with writing assignments.

Program Goals 🌟

  1. Scholarship and Lifelong Learning 📚
    • Demonstrate and model ongoing scholarship and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  2. Effective Teaching and Leadership 👩‍🏫
    • Apply sound theory and practice, alongside ethical decision-making, to foster an optimal learning environment.
  3. Reflective Practice and Change 🔄
    • Reflect on personal practices to drive change in classrooms, schools, and communities.
  4. Diverse Community Engagement 🌍
    • Respect and actively participate in a diverse community of global learners, including students, teachers, colleagues, and families.

Learning Outcomes 🎓

  1. Culturally Responsive Leadership 🌏
    • Use ethics, communication, and critical and creative thinking to solve problems and lead in a culturally responsive manner.
  2. Instructional Leadership 📊
    • Combine traditional leadership responsibilities (e.g., scheduling, budgeting, supervising) with a steadfast commitment to student learning and teaching.
  3. Critical Theory Leadership 🧠
    • Develop and apply leadership skills grounded in critical theory to achieve effective and efficient results across various boundaries.
  4. Community Building 🤝
    • Foster community through relationship-building, collaboration, and an appreciation of diverse perspectives that enrich school communities.
  5. Influence and Motivation 💪
    • Inspire and motivate others through personal advice and drive, while leveraging resources to create a solid foundation for change.

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