DelVal's M.S. in educational leadership will prepare you to function as an informed, inquiring and skilled leader within the field of education.
Created with practicing educators in mind, the educational leadership program blends sound educational theory, authentic learning experiences and attention to the needs of our students delivered by a faculty of practicing educational leaders. You will participate in a variety of classroom learning opportunities that include:
- Tasks designed to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of standards-based systems theory and design through the application of analysis, critical thinking and problem solving for school-based reform
- Reviews of case studies and legal briefs to further your understanding of management, leadership, and problem-solving situations, including the values of integrity, reliability and honesty
- Advanced skills acquisition projects in research, using internet sources, applicable databases, and appropriate software to help you master essential concepts, knowledge, and methods concerning accessing and using appropriate data to inform decision-making at all levels of the system
- Demonstrations of the ways in which an educational leader collaborates, communicates, engages, and empowers others in order to pursue excellence in education
- Group discussions on how to apply knowledge and skills to think and plan strategically, in order to create an organizational vision around student success, which includes managing resources, and creating a culture of teaching and learning
Effective July 5, 2024 the rate per credit hour for courses in the master's degree and certificate programs will be $560.* Registration for this summer session opens April 1, 2024.
*Excludes the PDE Letter of Eligibility (Superintendent)
Coursework
You will select within the master’s program either the school administration or supervisor of curriculum specialization track or have the option to complete the coursework for both. A shorter, more focused curriculum is available for advanced degree-holders, completing just the courses and advanced fieldwork required for Pennsylvania certification in those school leadership areas. View the post-master’s certification curricula.
Students seeking PA state certification also complete four one-credit sections of advanced fieldwork to achieve the 360 required practicum hours.
Degree requirements: 33 credits
Degree plus certification fieldwork requirements: 37 credits
View course descriptions in the catalog
M.S. in Educational Leadership: School Administration (K-12 Principal)
GE-6015 Introduction to Statistical Data and Research
GE-6030 Theory and Application of Educational Administration
GE-6035 Teaching and Supervising Diverse Student Populations
GE-6060 Organizational Development, Change Theory and Staff Development
GE-6070 Instructional Leadership and Supervision
GE-6115 Principles, Methods, Development and Assessment of Curriculum
GE-6130 School and Community Relations
GE-6140 School Personnel Administration
GE-6211 Building Exemplary School Curriculum by Design
GE-6220 School Law
GE-6240 School Finance and Accounting
M.S. in Educational Leadership: Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
GE-6015 Introduction to Statistical Data and Research
GE-6030 Theory and Application of Educational Administration
GE-6035 Teaching and Supervising Diverse Student Populations
GE-6060 Organizational Development, Change Theory and Staff Development
GE-6070 Instructional Leadership and Supervision
GE-6080 Foundations of Instructional Technology for Teaching and Learning
GE 6091 Assessment Theory and Design to Support 21st Century Learning
GE-6115 Principles, Methods, Development and Assessment of Curriculum
GE-6130 School and Community Relations
GE-6211 Building Exemplary School Curriculum by Design
GE-6220 School Law