Educational Leadership - Principal Preparation (MEd)
Hone your leadership skills as a school principal.
You want to tackle the hard topics and have a deep passion for addressing social justice and equity issues pervasive in school systems. Loyola's master of education in administration and supervision for school leaders program will give you the skills and know-how to tackle these challenges.
CURRICULUM
The program can be completed in two years, including summers, and requires continuous enrollment.
Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ELPS 406 | Foundations Using Data for Continuous Improvement | 3 |
| ELPS 407 | Leading for Data-based Decision Making | 3 |
| ELPS 408 | Leading for Diversity | 3 |
| ELPS 471 | MTSS for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| ELPS 474 | Curriculum Development for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| ELPS 481 | Mission Driven Leadership for Principals | 3 |
| ELPS 482 | School Supervision for Principals | 3 |
| ELPS 483 | Human and Fiscal Resource for Principals | 3 |
| ELPS 484 | School Law, Policy Formation, and Community Involvement | 3 |
| Required Internship Courses | ||
| ELPS 566 | Principal Internship One | 3 |
| ELPS 567 | Principal Internship Two | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
MEd Degree Plus ISBE Principal Endorsement Option
- Must be a practicing teacher or administrator with at least two years of work experience in your field
- Must be continuously enrolled
- Will earn ISBE Principal Endorsement with pending exam 195/196
- 33 semester hours of completed coursework (6 credit hours per semester, summers included)
- 2 semesters of internship facilitated by world-class district leaders
MEd Degree without Principal Endorsement Option
- Must have at least two years of work experience in your field (not for profit or community organization)
- Must be continuously enrolled
- Degree-seeking only. No ISBE Principal Endorsement.
- 33 semester hours of completed coursework (6 credit hours per semester, summers included)
- 2 semesters of internship facilitated by world class district leaders
International and Graduate Students
The full sequence of courses will be followed to fulfill SOE requirements for a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision. A Principal Endorsement will not be issued to out-of-state students or international students who do not hold an IL Professional Educator License and/or meet all ISBE requirements for endorsement.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ELPS 481 | Mission Driven Leadership for Principals | 3 |
| ELPS 482 | School Supervision for Principals | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELPS 471 | MTSS for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| ELPS 474 | Curriculum Development for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELPS 483 | Human and Fiscal Resource for Principals | 3 |
| ELPS 484 | School Law, Policy Formation, and Community Involvement | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELPS 406 | Foundations Using Data for Continuous Improvement | 3 |
| ELPS 566 | Principal Internship One | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELPS 407 | Leading for Data-based Decision Making | 3 |
| ELPS 567 | Principal Internship Two | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELPS 480 | Residency Seminar for MEd Administration & Supervision | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Continuous Enrollments
Master's students in Administration and Supervision programs are required to maintain the status of continuous enrollment during their program of studies. This means that during each semester of each academic year (excluding Summer Sessions), each student must enroll in at least one course. A formal leave of absence may be granted upon request and the approval of the School of Education’s Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs.
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supercede school policies.