Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change

Principal Licensure and Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies

More Information

For admission, registration, and distance education questions:

Heidi Fredricksen
School of Teacher Education and Principal Preparation
(970) 491-5292
hdfred@cahs.colostate.edu

For academic advising questions:

Rod Lucero
School of Education
(970) 491-5292
rlucero@colostate.edu

Degree Requirements and Curriculum

Requirements

This degree requires 24 graduate level credits be completed for the principal licensure, or 36 credits for the master's degree and principal licensure. The program is designed in a cohort-based format to ensure these requirements are met.

Curriculum

Summer (Phase I)

EDUC 645 – Leadership and Ethics in Public Education (3 cr.)
EDUC 646 – School Resource Management (3 cr.)
EDUC 647 – School Culture, Climate, and Communications (3 cr.)

Fall (Phase II)

EDUC 610 – Supervision and Evaluation (3 cr.)
EDUC 687B – Principal - Internship (3 cr.)
EDUC 648A – Role of the Principal - Professional Learning Community (1 cr.)

Spring (Phase III)

EDUC 648B – Role of the Principal - Seminar (1 cr.)
EDUC 687B – Principal - Internship (3 cr.)
EDUC 618 – School Law (3 cr.)

Summer (Phase IV)

EDUC 648C – Role of the Principal – Capstone Seminar (1 cr.)

Required Courses for Master's Degree

EDRM 600 – Introduction to Research Methods (3 cr.)
EDUC 601 – Philosophy/Organization of Workforce Education (3 cr.)
EDUC 551 – Multicultural and Special Populations (3 cr.)
EDUC 619 – Curriculum Development (3 cr.)

The Learning Experience

The program is designed to be completed while teaching full-time. The program is offered in Longmont, Colorado at St. Vrain School district to be conveniently located for individuals already in the education field.

Degree at a Glance

Location

Longmont, CO. On-campus attendance is required to complete this program.

Total Credits

– 24 credits for the principal licensure
– 36 credits for the M.Ed. and principal licensure

Tuition/Fees

$355 per credit (financial aid available)

Time Frame

Program can be completed in one year. Summer courses are required to complete this program. As a cohort program, the same group of students begins, proceeds through, and completes the program together. The next cohort begins Summer 2010.

Designed For

This program is designed for two different audiences:

Individuals who have a master's degree and are only seeking a principal licensure.
OR
Individuals seeking a master's degree in Educational Leadership, Renewal and Change as well as a principal licensure.

What You Will Earn

You will earn the same regionally accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those given to on-campus students.