Instructional Leadership EdS: Emphasis in PK-12 Education
The Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in PK-12 coursework is intended for those seeking to fill curriculum and instruction leadership roles in school districts or for individuals who wish to advance beyond the master’s level in an organized and structured degree program. This is not a certification program.
This is a non-certification program requiring 21 credit hours of coursework at the 60000 level.
Requirements
Core Curriculum
| EDA 52500 | School Law | 3 |
| EDA 53000 | Public and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDA 52000 | School Business Management | 3 |
| EDA/MBA | Elective from EDA or MBA coursework | 9 |
| EDA 60000 | Instructional Program Leadership & Assessment | 3 |
| EDA 61000 | Human Resource Administration | 3 |
| EDA 62500 | Student Achievement Enhancement Techniques | 3 |
| EDA 63000 | Instructional Program Improvement Strategies | 3 |
Notes: (1) Courses are three credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
(2) EDA 52500, EDA 53000, EDA 52000: Up to 9 credit hours of starred coursework completed in the Lindenwood University MA in Education Administration program may be applied toward the Specialist Program.
Internship Requirement
Students must complete three internship credit hours.
| EDA 64200 | Instructional Leadership Internship | 3 |
Research Requirement
Students must also complete six research project credit hours.
Notes: (1) Courses are three credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Students who have not completed their educational specialist project during the semester enrolled must enroll in EDA 68000 Specialist Experience each fall and spring semester until the project is completed.