Educational Leadership Studies, M.A.Ed.

(30 semester hours)

This performance-based curriculum for prospective school administrators is based on the standards set by the Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards (TILS). This program is designed to prepare candidates for educational administrative positions. The program is designed to be taken by cohort groups. Upon completion of the program and required licensure exams, the student will receive a Master of Arts in Education and be eligible for licensure as a Tennessee school administrator.

The following requirements must be met upon completion of EDUC 5710 , Introduction to School Leadership (3). Initial development of an electronic portfolio and a formal leadership development plan. In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, the Educational Leadership Studies Program requires the candidate to:

1. Have a Grade Point (GPA) x 100 plus a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) quantitative that equals 650 and GPA x 100 plus GRE qualitative that equals 650 OR a total of the two = 1300, OR have a Miller Analogies Test Score of 383 or above.
2. Acquire a letter of support from two practicing administrators who agree to mentor the aspiring administrator throughout the program.
3. Submit a portfolio containing:
   1. Valid Tennessee Teaching License
   2. Formal Evaluations (4)
   3. Philosophy of Education
   4. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
4. Participate in a program entrance interview
5. Complete an On-Demand writing Assignment.