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master of arts in education
Educational Leadership (Principal
K-12)
The MAEd in Educational Leadership
leads to North Carolina licensure as a K-12
principal. The program is designed for those who value and are
committed
to educating all students to become successful adults. This interactive
program is
taught by instructors who are active in the education field at the highest
level.
Wingate's program is current and relevant, offering 37 semester hours at the
500-600
level. Students who successfully complete this program will gain hands-on
learning
through field experiences and internships totaling 400 hours. Candidates
will also
develop
a leadership portfolio of work and will take the School Leaders Assessment
by
Praxis
exam.
Program features:
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research-based decision-making regarding curriculum, instructional
strategies, technology assessment, professional development
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organizational practices
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skills in supervision, recruitment, staff appraisal, financial and
budgetary planning
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emerging issues and trends affecting instructional programs
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internship opportunities
Admission requirements:
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bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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graduate school application form (available by calling 704-321-1470)
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undergraduate major in education or class A licensure (or equivalent) to
teach in public schools
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at least three years of successful teaching experience
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3.00 (B) GPA or higher during the last two years of graduate work or a
3.00 GPA or higher in the education major
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satisfactory scores on the MAT or the GRE
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two recommendations from school administrative or supervisory personnel
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essay or statement of intent for the MAEd program
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two official transcripts of all previous academic work beyond high
school
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acceptance by admission committee
Courses: (all are 3 credits)
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EDLD 600 Intro to Educational Leadership
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EDLD 610 The Principalship
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EDLD 620 School Finance and Budgeting
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EDLD 630 School Law
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EDLD 694 Internship I (summer only)
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EDLD 695 Internship II (academic year only)
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EDLD 696 Internship III (academic year only)
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ED 530 Investigating Developmental Patterns and
Learning Styles of Learners
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ED 532 Curriculum Decision Making
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ED 536 Models of Teaching/Learning:Attaining a
Repertoire
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EDLD 640 Supervision of Instruction (w/FE)
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ED 534 Understanding and Using Research Methods
and Techniques
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ED 634 Measurement and Assessment (w/FE)
Tuition: $630 per three-hour course
Internship
Handbook
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