1. Master’s of Educational Leadership BYU School Leadership Program David O. McKay School of Education

2. Why ? Flexibility Three track choices Networking Peers and professionals Extensive Internship Competitive edge High placement rate BYU Experience

3. Our Vision Vision and Mission Develop competent educational leaders of faith, intellect, and character who have a vision and a compelling sense of purpose for the continuous improvement of schools. Program Aims Prepare effective school leaders Pursue dynamic stability and responsiveness to stakeholders Provide a graduate program of excellence

4. Our Program Instructional Leadership in a PLC Curriculum Aligns with state standards and based on current research Prepares for State Administrative Praxis (100% pass rate) Some courses taught at schools; some co-taught & blended options Program reduced to 38-39 credits Administrative Internship On-site experience Trained mentor principals Coursework integration Professionally-trained supervision Up to 300 hours counted for TSA

5. Cohort Structure Work with others in a learning community Network and support during and after program Size 12-15 students

6. Program Tracks Full-time Track (LPP) 14 months to complete Full-time extensive internships Part-time Track (ExSL) 22 months to complete Coursework in the evening during school year Flexibility to customize Part-time internships Licensure-Only Track (LO) 16 months to complete Reduced credit requirement (28) Flexibility to customize Part-time internships

7. LPP Track Class Schedule Part-time Spring Full-time Fall/Winter/Spring Administrative Internship (approx. 1200 hours) Three 12-week internships Four days of internship per week All school levels Advantages

8. ExSL Track Class Schedule Off- and on-campus classes Coursework in the evening Administrative Internship (450 hours required) Flexibility to design your own internship Options for additional internship hours Internship types Advantages

9. Licensure-Only Track Requirements Master’s Degree School Leadership & Post Baccalaureate Applications Class Schedule Off- and on-campus classes Take courses during the day in summer & evenings during school year (28 required credits) Administrative Internship (450 hours required) Flexibility to design your own internship Options for additional internship hours Advantages

10. Tuition Based on 2015-2016 Tuition RatesLDSNon-LDS Full-time semester 8.5+ hours $3,250$6,500 Part-time semester (Per credit hour) $382$764 Full-time Spring/Summer term 4.5+ hours $1,625$3,250 Part-time Spring/Summer term (Per credit hour) $382$764 Total program cost estimation: LPP = $11,000 (one year) ExSL = $14,000 (two years)

11. Financial Aid LPP BYU/School Partnership sabbaticals Regular district sabbaticals Scholarships Federal student loans Aspiring Principal’s Academy NOTE  Research has documented the costs are recouped in most situations in about two years with the salary differential resulting from administrative appointment.

12. Apply Now DEADLINE: January 15, 2016 Apply ONLINE School Leadership Application mylink.byu.edu/home/ BYU Graduate School Application graduatestudies.byu.edu Classes Start LPP/LO: April 2016 ExSL: June 2016

13. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Level 2 Teaching License Leadership Experience Recommended Graduate Exam (e.g. GRE, MAT, GMAT, LSAT)

14. Selection Criteria Scholarship Leadership Teaching Process Application review January On-Campus screeningFebruary Admission decisionsFebruary Program orientationApril Start ProgramApril (LPP/LO), June (ExSL)

15. Questions Visit Our Website: education.byu.edu/edlf Contact the EDLF Department: edlfsec@byu.edu 801-422-6070 Contact the Program Director: David Boren david_boren@byu.edu 801-422-0059