Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMASTER OF EDUCATION ININSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIPPROGRAM DIRECTORDerrick Davis256-372-4047derrick.davis@aamu.eduGraduate FacultyAssociate ProfessorsDelores PricePhillip RedrickABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Master of Education in Instructional Leadershipis a unique degree program that prepares teachers forleadership roles in schools and school systemenvironments. The curriculum fuses theory withpractice, drawing on an array of knowledge fromAlabama A&M University’s School of Educationfaculty as well as notable local experts. Theprogram’s flexible schedule usually allows studentsto complete the degree program in approximately twoyears.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS *In addition to an earned baccalaureate-levelprofessional Educator Certificate in a teaching fieldor earned master‘s-level Professional EducatorCertificate in a teaching field or instructional supportarea, the applicant shall:1. Have a minimum of three (3) years of successfulteaching experience.2. Submit an admission portfolio before aninterview. The portfolio will contain thefollowing:a. Three (3) letters of recommendation (Thesemust include letters from the applicant‘sprincipal or supervisor). Each localsuperintendent will establish requirements for* An applicant will not be considered for admission unless allapplication requirements are met by the specified deadline. Thedecision from the Graduate Admissions Committee iscommunicated in writing to the applicant.recommendations from the principal and/orsupervisor.b. Completed copy (all forms) of the most recentperformance appraisal to include theprofessional development component, ifavailable.c. Evidence of ability to improve studentachievement (give 2 examples).d. Evidence of leadership and managementpotential, including proof of most recentaccomplishments in the area of educationalleadership (give 2 examples).3. Summary of candidate‘s reasons for pursuinginstructional leadership certification.4. Summary of what the candidate expects from thepreparation program.5. Qualify for program admission by successfullycompleting an interview conducted by a programadmission committee that includes both P-12instructional leaders and higher education faculty.6. The candidate will also be required to take andpass a writing assessment.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1. A Master‘s degree in Instructional Leadershipfrom an accredited college or university, or aMaster‘s degree in any field and professionalcertification in Education Administration from anaccredited college or university;2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);3. Two official copies of transcripts of allundergraduate/graduate work attempted includingjunior/community colleges.4. A GRE minimum combined score of 146 Verbaland 140 on Quantitative OR 246 on theVerbal/Quantitative sections.Degree Offerings in the Instructional LeadershipProgramCertification Programs1. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree inInstructional Leadership. This degree is designedfor individuals who hold current teachingcertification. With the completion of this degree,candidates are eligible for Class A Certification inInstructional Leadership.2. The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree inEducation with a concentration in InstructionalLeadership. This degree is designed for66