1. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Master’s and Post Master’s Certificate Information Session

2. Part of a School of Education ranked among the top 30 Nationally and internationally recognized faculty Professors of Practice who are current or recent administrators Collaborative history and partnerships with Virginia LEAs Why Choose VCU’s Department of Educational Leadership?

3. Ongoing professional support throughout your career in leadership – M.Ed. and PMC – SLLA preparation – Leaders in Transition – Coaching – Advanced Degrees (Ph.D & Ed.D)

4. Department of Educational Leadership Mission To prepare critically reflective educators who are instructional leaders; to create and share knowledge that leads to improved practice and policy; and to connect with the field to support and nourish social justice, learning, and accountability.

5. Master’s in Leadership Studies 30-hour program Leadership within educational service organizations Students identify a concentration that meets learning and career goals Offered for individuals who wish to study leadership in educational settings but do not wish to seek a position as a school administrator

6. Endorsement Programs: M.Ed., Administration and Supervision; Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership Master’s: 33 credit hours Post Master’s: 21 credit hours

7. Both Endorsement Programs include these unique features: Blended delivery format Embedded, module-based curriculum Problem based, immersive Focus on communication

8. Course Embedded Activities Take the SLLA Coursework Degree/Certificate AND Endorsement in Administration/Supervision (passing SLLA score) Internship

9. Complete Application Schedule GRE or MAT exam Obtain official transcripts Secure three professional references Get copy of teaching license for M.Ed. in Admin/Sup or PMC programs + 2 yrs experience Complete statement of purpose Provide resume Questions about the application? Contact Sandra Edgell at smedgell@vcu.edu

10. Application Deadline March 15, 2014

11. TUITION (subject to change, other fees may apply) OFF-CAMPUS 2013-14  $555.22 per credit hour (VA residents) ON-CAMPUS 2013-14  $632.45 per credit hour (VA residents)

12. What’s the schedule for classes? Fall, Spring, Summer semesters Fall begins third week of August and runs through mid-December Spring starts the third week of January and runs through mid-May Summer begins late May and runs through early August

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