Master of Arts
Type D (Educational Leadership) Endorsement
The two year Master of Arts with Type D (Educational Leadership) endorsement program is designed to equip qualified and experienced educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume leadership positions in schools, particularly those of program supervisor/director or building principal/assistant principal.
Studies include leadership; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; school management, law and finance. The program emphasizes the role of a school leader as collaborator and creator of a supportive and stimulating environment for children and teachers.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Current Colorado Professional Teachers License
Academic Core (required for MA) 3 credits each
- ED 549 Educating Diverse Learners
- ED 550 Curriculum and Assessment
- ED 571 Educational Research
Cognate Requirements (3 credits each)
- ED 508 School Law
- ED 509 School Finance
- ED 540 Introduction to Leadership Studies
- ED 551 Supervision of Personnel and Programs
- ED 555 Political & Organizational Theory in Public Education
- ED 566 Special Populations & Programs
- ED 575 Data Driven Decision Making
Internship (4 credits)
- ED 574-576 Internship in School Principalship
Total Program Hours: 34
Total Endorsement Only Hours: 25
Course Schedule
- Upon admission to Graduate Teacher Education, select courses from the next courses in the rotation, to begin your studies:
Contact:
- Mr Don Woods
- Graduate Program Coordinator
- 719-587-7768
