Educational Leadership, MS

Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Vision Statement

The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to develop effective visionary, intellectual, and moral leaders who can cause positive change in education to promote the success of all students. The department's degree and endorsement programs have a distinctive metropolitan education orientation. The Department of Educational Leadership offers a master of science degree (MS) as well as non-degree administration endorsement programs for students who have completed a master's degree.

Program Contact Information

Tami Williams, EdD, Department Chair
312 Roskens Hall (RH)
402.554.2721
tamarawilliams@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Other Program Related Information

To be considered for financial aid students must be admitted to the MS in educational leadership.  Unclassified and non-degree admission students are not eligible for financial aid consideration.

Students who have earned a previous master's degree in the education field should apply as unclassified in educational administration.

Students needing fewer than 12 credits for re-certification or professional advancement may apply as non-degree. Note that non-degree students will need to speak with the department to enroll in required classes.

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024)

Applications for this program are accepted on a rolling basis. All materials must be submitted prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student has elected to begin coursework.

Other Requirements

  • English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.  Minimum scores for this program are:

    • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
  • Statement of Purpose: 1-2 pages that addresses such topics as why you want to become a school administrator; interests; experiences; and career goals
  • Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two letters are required
  • Copy of Teaching Certificate
  • Evidence that the candidate has met the State of Nebraska’s Special Education and Human Resources requirements. Most candidates will probably have satisfied this requirement while earning their teaching endorsements; if not, they will be required to complete relevant coursework.

Unclassified Admission: Those educators with a master's degree in education may apply as unclassified and complete the required and concentration hours needed for principal or special education director state certification. The application requirements are the same as the master's degree listed above.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses
EDL 8010INTRODUCTORY RESEARCH METHODS3
EDL 8030INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP3
EDL 8050SCHOOL-COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS3
EDL 8020EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND LEADERSHIP1
EDL 8490INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP3
EDL 8740PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP1
EDL 8710INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP3
EDL 8730COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE IN EDUCATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES1
EDL 8780EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT2
EDL 8750FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN EDUCATION1
Concentration
Select one of the following concentrations:12
School Administrator Concentration
Teacher Leader Concentration
Electives
Select 3 hours of electives from the following in consultation with your advisor:3
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
ISSUES IN TECHNOLOGY FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
ESSENTIALS OF DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
ISSUES IN IDENTITY, CULTURE, AND POWER
ISSUES IN MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
SECONDARY SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL FINANCE
SCHOOL PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
ISSUES IN STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR SCHOOL LEADERS
LEGAL ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
ISSUES IN SCHOOL OPERATIONS
SYMPOSIUM ON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
CURRENT ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Total Credits36

Exit Requirements

Comprehensive Examination 

 

Concentrations

School Administrator Concentration

EDL 8800SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 13
EDL 8400ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP3
or EDL 8410 SECONDARY SCHOOL INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
EDL 8470ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION IN SCHOOLS3
EDL 9540SCHOOL LAW3
Total Credits12
1

 Or completion of three one hour courses, select from: EDL 8100,  EDL 8310, EDL 8320, EDL 8340, EDL 8350, EDL 8360, EDL 9310, EDL 9330

 

Teacher Leadership Concentration

Teacher leadership concentration can be curriculum based, not leading to state administrative certification. If seeking Special Education Supervisor state certification, the teacher leadership concentration is the correct selection--then contact the department for class requirements.12
Total Credits12