2012-2013 SNU Graduate Academic Catalog - Southern Nazarene ...

GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION41that interdependence and participatory styles of governance are preferable to hierarchic andauthoritative styles of governance. Education leaders should be guided by the assumption thatparticipatory styles of management, where all voices are heard but no one voice dominates, ispreferable.Excellence – Education calls forth the highest in human achievement in all fields of study. Thiscommitment to excellence is rooted in the notion of progress. This notion derives from the view thatmaximizes relevant opportunity for students. Education leaders should be motivated by the assumptionthat the nature of the global society is dependent on education fulfilling its potential.Integrity – Education calls for people to live out a life both noble in means and ends. This commitment tothe highest good is rooted in the notion of human happiness. This notion is grounded in the belief thatnoble lives enrich society. Education leaders should be exemplary in their own pursuit of virtue,manifesting integrity both in the means and ends of governance.Progress – Education calls people to live productive and successful lives. This commitment is groundedin the belief that education is necessary for progress. This notion is rooted in the belief that economicand social well-being are linked to learning. Education leaders should prepare the various publics forthis commitment, manifesting courage in the face of opposition to all warranted progress in education.Admission RequirementsThe requirements for admission to the MAEL program are as follows: Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Two years of teaching experience. If the student's cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.00, the Miller Analogies Test is requiredwith a minimum score of 33. It may be taken at any university testing center. The SNU TestingCenter (405.491.6323) gives the test by appointment arranged a minimum of three weeks inadvance. This 36-credit program is comprised of ten courses (modules) and one internship.Program CurriculumCourse Number Course Title Credit HoursED 6003 Leadership 3ED 6153 Educational Research/Statistics 3ED 6023 Evaluation Curriculum/Instruction 3ED 6033 Human Resource Management 3ED 6043 School Law 3ED 6053 School Finance 3ED 6063 Long Range Planning 3ED 6073 Schooling and the Principalship 3ED 6083 School/Community Relations 3ED 6093 Sociology Cultures/Communities/School 3ED 6106 School Site Internship 6GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONSED 6003ED 6153Leadership (3 credit hours)To develop an understanding of the concept of leadership. Such concepts include the ability to guideindividuals and groups, decision-making, interpersonal skills, organizational ability and communication.Educational Research/Statistics (3 credit hours)The application of principles, methods and techniques of research in education. Includes interpretation,evaluation and use of research as well as an introduction to techniques of reporting research.