The Educational Leadership program - Hood College

Educational Leadership Cohort ProgramsGR ADUATE SCHOOLProgram OverviewThe Educational Leadership Program provides two tracks to completion, a 36-credit Masterof Science in Educational Leadership program and an 18-credit Certification Preparationprogram for those already having a master’s degree in a related education field. The programis open to certified teachers who will have three or more years of teaching experience by thetime of program completion.In addition to our traditional on-campus program, Hood partners with Frederick CountyPublic Schools Montgomery County Public Schools and Washington County Public Schoolsto provide off-campus cohort programs within each respective school district.Program Advantages• Students begin and end program as a learning community• Courses taken at county locations• Courses taught by current/former school administrators• Accelerated course format; finish M.A. in three years; 18-credit, certification programin 2 years.• Prepares you for both Admin I and II certification• Hood ranks in the top of all schools in Maryland with principals from its program• 99%+ passage rate on the SLLA• Discounted tuition ratesUpcoming Program Interest Meetings:MCPS CohortThursday , March 10, 5 p.m.Montogmery County Government GermantownUpcounty Regional Serivces CenterOffice of Organizational Development12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown, Md.3rd Floor Training RoomFCPS CohortThursday, April 7, 4:30 p.m.Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School1799 Schifferstadt Blvd. Frederick, Md.Media RoomWCPS Cohort (18 credit program only)Thursday, March 3, 4:30 p.m.WCPS Board of Education Auditorium

Entrance RequirementsApplicationComplete and submit the Graduate School application(available online at www.hood.edu/graduate). The $35application fee will be waived for online applications.TranscriptsRequest one copy of an official transcript reflecting yourhighest degree conferred. Transcripts should be sent directlyfrom each institution to the Graduate School.Grade Point Average (GPA)A minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA is required foradmission to the Graduate School and to the EducationalLeadership Program.InterviewApplicants to either track of the Educational LeadershipProgram must complete an interview with the programdirector or the director’s designee. At this interview,applicants will review all program requirements andreceive answers to their questions aboutprogram participation.EssayDuring the interview process, applicants will be asked towrite an essay using a prompt of a leadership nature.Phase I: Professional Core Courses (12 credits)EDUC 590 Technology in Educational Leadership - Must be taken asfirst course in the program.EDUC 577 Introduction to Educational ResearchEDUC 581 Research-based Teaching, Learning, AssessmentEDUC 582 Educational Philosophy in a Diverse SocietyPhase II: Educational Leadership Coursework (21 credits)EDUC 513 School Law*EDUC 514 Administration of Pupil ServicesEDUC 589 School Business and Personnel Administration*Phase III: Educational Leadership Internship (3 credits)EDUC 587/8 Elementary/Secondary School Administrative Internship**required for 18-credit programContactFor more information about the Educational Leadershipprogram, please refer to the college catalog online at www.hood.edu/graduate.Jill BurkhartWCPS Program Coordinatorburkjil@wcboe.k12.md.usJoan Carroll, M.Ed.MCPS Program CoordinatorJoan_Carroll@mcpsmd.orgPatty HosfeltFCPS Program Co – CoordinatorPatricia.Hosfelt@fcps.orgKeith Harris, Ed.DFCPS Program Co-Coordinatorkeith.harris@fcps.orgCarolyn KorbGraduate Records Specialist(301) 696-3603korb@hood.eduPaulette Shockey, Ph.D.Program Director(301) 696-3766shockey@hood.eduEDUC 578 Educational Leadership and Group DynamicsEDUC 583 Principles of Curriculum Development and Appraisal*EDUC 584 Systematic Change Process for School Improvement*EDUC 586 Principles of Educational Supervision*Hood College Graduate School401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD 21701Phone: (301) 696-3600 or (800) 922-1599 • Fax: (301) 696-3597E-mail: gofurther@hood.edu • www.hood.edu/graduateHood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, age, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, or local law, in recruitment,admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Actof 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, and their implementing regulations. Hood College complies with applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled students and employees.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, or to have access to a program, service, or activity of Hood College are requested to contact the Disability Services Coordinator. The following personhas been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Carol M. Wuenschel, Executive Director for Human ResourcesEqual Employment Officer/Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator • Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 (AD 312) • (301) 696-3592 • wuenschel@hood.edu