EDG 600N RESEARCH-BASED AND DATA-DRIVEN

PROGRAM OF STUDY

The student works closely with Dr. O. Cleveland Hill, Coordinator of Educational Leadership, to develop a sequence of study that outlines the courses to be taken toward the master’s degree. The sequence is designed to meet both the student’s and the institution’s goals and objectives for graduate study.

Our Lady of Holy Cross College

Educational Leadership

Course is Offered

Course Numbers and Titles

Credit

Hours

Fall and Spring EDG 600N RESEARCH-BASED AND DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING

This course is a study of the major methods and techniques of research employed in education as it relates to the educational decision-making process, to current practice, and to the role it will play in the projected needs of the future.

3

hours

Spring only EDG 603N LEGAL AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS IN EDUCATION

This course focuses on the mastery of the basic principles of school law, court decisions, and experiential application of those principles to develop and implement effective strategies,

planning, and research-based “best practices” to address those issues.

3

hours

Summer only EDG 607N HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY

This course focuses on the examination and analysis of the historical and philosophical components in education, along with the

multicultural issues of American education and its subsequent strengths and challenges.

3

hours

Fall only EDG 631N LEADERSHIP AND VISION IN EDUCATION

This course is designed to explore the philosophy, principles, and practices of school leadership operations at the school and district levels. In addition to the theory of administrative leadership and practical strategies, candidates understand methods of leading an individual school and a school district to carry out their positions as instructional leaders and conform to the required standards.

3

hours

Spring only EDG 632N THE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS

This course is designed to help future educational leaders understand the philosophical and theoretical basis for the financing of education in the United States. Areas of concern will be

principles of taxation at the federal, state and local levels, state equalization programs, using fiscal decision in the equalization of educational opportunity, and budgetary concerns at the

school and district level.

3

hours

Summer only EDG 633N LEADERSHIP AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This course focuses on the examination and analysis of school leadership and its role in the effective management of human and physical resources. This course explores effective ways to

lead and manage educational institutions and enhance the delivery of essential educational services at the elementary and secondary levels.

3

hours

Summer only EDG 634N COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

AMONG SCHOOL, DISTRICT, AND COMMUNITY

This course is designed to help future educational leaders understand the importance of collaboration within and among the public

schools. In addition to the theory of school community

relations and practical strategies, candidates understand the many methods of communication and the development of two-way communication.

3

hours

Spring only EDG 636N SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive

understanding of the educational leadership principles needed by school and district leaders to address the challenges facing today’s educators. Emphasis is placed on the components of effective leadership and the leaders’ role in improving the learning of all students.

3

hours

Fall only EDG 637N LEADER AS EXEMPLAR IN INSTRUCTIONAL

SUPERVISION

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive study of the multiple skills, techniques, and tasks involved in instructional leadership and in the process of supervising instruction to

improve the learning of all students. There is particular emphasis on creating a high performing learning culture, along with literacy and numeracy leadership.

3

hours

Fall only EDG 638N CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR

THE SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS

The purpose of this course is the development of knowledge, performance competencies, and alternative strategies particularly in the area of prioritizing, mapping and monitoring the

curriculum using the SREB module to enhance the learning opportunities for all students. Candidates more deeply understand what educators believe is crucial for students to learn, how to align curriculum with assessments, and how to evaluate the curriculum being taught.

3

hours

INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

Candidates in the Educational Leadership Program have two capstone experiences: EDG 730A Internship I: Summer and EDG 730B Internship II: Fall or Spring. Each of these courses requires 125 hours of field experiences. This time is spent in a combination of observing, participating, and leading in administrative contexts. The first of these, EDG 730A, Internship I: Summer, must be served in a school other than the one in which the candidate is currently employed to satisfy our requirements of: 1. a diverse setting, and 2. the opportunity to gain knowledge under a different mentor. (An exception to this requirement is considered in unusual circumstances.) Only EDG 730A, Internship I: Summer requires an application form. The application is in the back of The OLHCC Graduate Education Handbook. As per the directions, a letter from the school must accompany the application form. This form is submitted to the Coordinator of Graduate Education no later than April 1st.

Course Description

Credit

Hours

educational leaders apply content studied throughout the Educational Leadership Program. The summer school setting (125 hours) allows the freedom to

concentrate on a field site other than the candidate’s own in a deepened and widened view of school and district administration. Diversity of settings expands the candidate’s understanding of varying socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and gender issues. During this semester candidates will take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA). Internship I: Summermust be taken before

Internship II: Fall/Spring. (Summer only)

3 hours

EDG 730B INTERNSHIP II: FALL/SPRING 3 sem. hrs.

This course is designed to help future educational leaders apply content studied throughout the Educational Leadership Program. The focus is on rich field experience (125 hours). This experience may take place at the candidate’s school site. All candidates take Comprehensive Exams during this semester. (Fall and Spring)

3 hours

ADMISSION PROCEDURES TO A GRADUATE PROGRAM (CANDIDACY)

Once admitted to the College, applicants are evaluated on the basis of a number of criteria to ensure their readiness for graduate studies prior to acceptance into their specific programs of study. This evaluation takes place during the first semester of graduate course work. These criteria include the following:

1. Submission of a record of undergraduate study that would be predictive of success in graduate studies in education. Ideally, this implies a degree in Education or a related field with a cumulative undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Acceptance into the Educational Leadership Program does require a degree in Education, or considerable experience in the field of education. Admission of candidates with a Grade Point Average of 2.499 - 2.999 is considered on a caseby- case basis.

75%. The WAT is a writing assessment based upon a given grading rubric. Unsuccessful completion of the WAT results in mandatory writing sessions or required registration for ENG 401: Advanced Composition. This decision is based upon the grade received.

3. Submission of the agreement contract. Each student is responsible for knowing all pertinent requirements and regulations for the successful completion of the Master’s degree. Students should become familiar with this section of the Catalog and the Graduate Student Handbook. The graduate student must sign and turn in to his or her advisor the Agreement Contract which is attached to the Graduate Student Handbook.

4. Completion of an interview with Education graduate faculty members. Progress in the applicant’s first six hours of course work, educational dispositions,

professional goals, and communication skills are part of the interview evaluation. This interview takes place only after the above criteria numbered 1-3 have been

completed. After the completion of the interview process, the graduate faculty evaluate each applicant based upon all of the criteria in order to determine acceptance into a program of study. The criteria are assessed individually as well as holistically to determine the applicant’s

readiness for graduate studies. For example, if an applicant does not receive a minimum score of 75% on the WAT, possess a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, or have a successful interview, he or she would be considered for admission to the program on a case-by-case basis.

Once accepted in the program, a student is considered a candidate. This stage of candidacy continues until the candidate completes all the requirements for graduation. Passing the School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is a requirement for graduation.

Suggested Progression

Admission to the program can take place any summer, fall, or spring semester. Taking two classes per semester for two years is the suggested progression of the program.

Tuition for the 2014-2015 academic year

Our Lady of Holy Cross College now offers tuition discounts of 50% to classroom teachers pursuing a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.

Graduate Tuition: $485.00 per credit hour ($242.50 for Teachers in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Cohort)

Special Discounted Fees for Teachers in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Cohort: $150.00 (to include $55 in Bayou Bucks that are available for use in the café’)

Enrollment for the Summer 2014

Apply to the college online at www.olhcc.edu BEFORE May 1, 2014.

Information Session – May 28, 2014 at 3:15 p.m. in room 14

Registration – May 28, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Moreau Center

Course Choices for Summer 2014 (Choose TWO classes): Course &

Section

Course Name Days Times Faculty

EDG 607N.C1 1st 3 Week

Session 6/2/14 – 6/20/14

History of Education in a Diverse Society

online online Dr. Becker

EDG 633N.1 1st 3 Week

Session 6/2/14 – 6/20/14

Leadership & Relationship to Resource Management

MTWTHF 1:00 - 3:59 p.m.

Dr. Hill

EDG 634N.1 2nd 3 Week

Session 6/23/14 –

7/11/14

Communication & Collaboration Among School, District, and

Community

MTWTHF 1:00 - 3:59 p.m.

Dr. Ukpolo

Enrollment for the Fall 2014 Semester

Apply to the college online at www.olhcc.edu BEFORE July 1, 2014.

Information Session – August 11, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in room 14.

Registration – August 12, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Moreau Center

Course Choices for Fall 2014 (Choose TWO classes): Course &

Section

Course Name Day Times Faculty

EDG 600N.1 Research-Based and Data-Driven Decision Making

M 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dr. Hill EDG 631N.1 Leadership & Vision in Education TH 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dr. Hill EDG 637N.1 Leader as Exemplar in Instructional

Supervision

T 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dr. LeBlanc EDG 638N Curriculum Development for the

Success of All Students