MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure

Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a principal or administrator, the MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including the internship, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure aligns with the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC), Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

Degree Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education standards (NCATE).
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Colorado Performance-Based Principal Licensure Standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the Educational Leadership Constituent Council Standards (ELCC).