IMMACULATA UNIVERSITYMASTERS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

West, East, and Central Regions

Immaculata University Cohorts Immaculata University offers the MA and EDD

programs in Educational Leadership at offsite locations throughout Pennsylvania Ex: Ed.D. at York Suburban, MA at Lincoln

Intermediate Unit, MA at Conewago Valley, etc.

Goal is to work with school districts to provide qualified candidates convenient access to our programs and support services

MA Program The MA program is 36 credits or 12 courses

Three tracks to choose from: Instructional STEM track Administrative track Certification only – principal’s or supervisor’s

See catalog pp. 26-35 for program rationale and course descriptions

Instructional STEM Track Students in this track receive 12 credits of STEM

Curriculum – 36 credits EDL 622 Curriculum and Instruction EDL 626 School Community Relations EDL 615 Professional Ethics EDL 637 Computers in Education EDL 634 Content Area Reading GEN 502 Methods of Research GEN 503 Interpersonal Relations GEN 501 Human Development STEM courses – 12 credits taken through grant participation EDL 599/600 Comprehensive Exam

Administrative Track Students in this track receive 9 credits of STEM but may also

pursue an administrative certification with addition of practicum experience

Curriculum – 36 credits EDL 622 Curriculum and Instruction* EDL 626 School Community Relations* EDL 621 Administration* EDL 625 School Law and the Legal Process* EDL 623 Supervision* GEN 502 Methods of Research GEN 503 Interpersonal Relations GEN 501 Human Development EDL 636 Art and Science of Grant Writing STEM courses – 9 credits taken through grant participation EDL 599/600 Comprehensive Exam

Principal’s Certification Required Coursework

EDL 621 Administration EDL 622 Curriculum and Instruction EDL 623 Supervision EDL 625 School Law EDL 626 School Community Relations EDL 690 Practicum (only course not part of MA)

EDL 690: Four class meetings; 360 hours. Students must have three years professional school experience to

pursue certification and five years experience when they apply for certification

Certification also requires completion of state mandated test

Supervisor-Single Subject or Special Education Required Coursework

GEN 501 Human Development GEN 503 Interpersonal Relations EDL 621 Administration EDL 622 Curriculum and Instruction EDL 623 Supervision EDL 625 School Law EDL 626 School Community Relations EDL 693 Supervisory Internship (only course not part of MA)

Students must have five years professional school experience to be admitted into program

Certification also requires completion of state mandated test

Support for Cohort Students

Online New Student Orientation Immaculata representatives visit cohort site

throughout the year Scheduled Skype sessions Cohort students have access to the electronic

article research databases, online bookstore, and the university portal

Program Details Four courses offered per year – see tentative schedule in

packet

Each course meets one night per week for 8 weeks for four hours

Faculty are combination of on campus instructors, associate faculty, and adjuncts experienced in the field

Course formats include in class, online, and blended delivery models

Program Details

Tuition is $1410 per course for the 2010/2011 school year, which represents 20% discount over main campus tuition

Full or partial payment is due before the start of each course to register Installment planFinancial aidThird party billing

Application Process

Application form (may submit form in catalog or online http://www.immaculata.edu/gradapply)

Official transcripts Two recommendations (in catalog) Copy of teaching certificate Goals statement Application Fee Waived!

Application Details

Deadline is March 11th

If applying online, be sure to put “STEM Grant” location next to your last name for tracking purposes

Be sure to select track choice and mark MA and/or Principal’s certification on application

Anticipating early April start

Questions? Marcia Parris

mparris@immaculata.edu or 610-647-4400 x3222

Mark Hammons (admissions)mhammons@immaculata.edu or x3213

Dr. David Morgandmorgan@immaculata.edu or x3219