Education, M.S.Ed. – Educational Leadership
Contact
Jason Asdourian, M.Ed
Assistant Director Graduate Programs in Education
jasdourian@une.edu
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit cannot be accepted into any program leading to State of Maine certification.
Admissions
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Financial Information
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. Please consult this catalog’s Financial Information page for specific tuition and fees information.
Financial Aid
Detailed information and applications are available on request from the Financial Aid Office. Call (207) 602-2342 or visit the Financial Aid website.
Curricular Requirements
Master of Science in Education — Educational Leadership
For educators interested in pursuing certification as building administrators, the University of New England offers a program to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Required Courses | ||
| EDU 598 | Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Educational Systems | 3 |
| EDU 599 | Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 701 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 702 | School Law | 3 |
| EDU 704 | Supervise/Eval Instr Personnel | 3 |
| EDU 706 | School-Comm Rel/Communications | 3 |
| EDU 709 | School Finance | 3 |
| EDU 715 | Org Theory/Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDU 720 | Special Ed Law for the Class | 3 |
| EDU 791P | Internship Principal I | 3 |
| or EDU 791S | Internship Superintendent I | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Academic Policy
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course online postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
Minimum Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Any student who receives a grade of F in two or more courses may be dismissed from the program. An F that is replaced through retaking the course does not count toward this policy.
Graduation Requirements
To complete the program and receive a Master of Science in Education, a student must:
- Complete all program requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pay all tuition and fees.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
- Apply leadership principles, theories, and strategies to effectively influence educational practice in PK-12 settings.
- Use reflective practices to advance personal and professional growth as an educational leader.
- Demonstrate disciplinary knowledge, skills, and competencies delineated by the Professional Standards for Education Leaders (PSEL).
- Foster equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogical frameworks in leading PK-12 settings.
- Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the roles and expectations of education leaders.