Master of Education: Educational Leadership
The Master of Education in the Educational Leadership program (approved by the Tennessee Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) is specifically designed to prepare school leaders. The program courses and experiences correlate with the School Leader Licensure Assessment (SLLA). Prior to being recommended for Administrative Licensure, candidates must pass the SLLA exam as required by the Tennessee Department of Education.
The design of the M.Ed. program in educational leadership includes 30 semester hours over a 15-month period. To meet the requirements of the Tennessee State Board of Education, Trevecca must have an agreement with the Tennessee school districts from which applicants are selected.
In addition to the general admissions requirements, the specific admission requirements for applicants for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree are as follows:
- Submit verification of three years of successful teaching experience through references by school administrator.
- Complete during interview a Writing on Demand in essay format responses to questions regarding (a) applicant's leadership background and goals, (b) applicant's methods for assessing student learning, and (c) applicant's perception of her/his integrity, persistence, assertiveness, work ethic, and disposition.
- Submit school administrator recommendation form which can be obtained through the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies.
- Submit mentor and County Recommendation Forms, which can be obtained through the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies.
See also the general admission requirements for this program. Graduates from this program may qualify for the Instructional Leadership License (ILL).
Program of Study for Educational Leadership
Core courses in the Preferred Sequence:
| EDU 6001 | Field Experience I for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDU 6010 | Leadership for Instructional Effectiveness | 3 |
| EDU 6020 | Decision Making for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 6002 | Field Experience II for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDU 6030 | Curriculum for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| EDU 6035 | Law, Ethics, and Diversity for School Leaders | 3 |
| EDU 6003 | Field Experience III for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDU 6040 | Valuing Diversity for School Effectiveness | 3 |
| EDU 6045 | Assessing Learning for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 6004 | Field Experience IV for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDU 6015 | Technology for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| EDU 6025 | Using Research and Data for Improved Student Learning | 3 |
| EDU 6050 | Summative Assessment Seminar for School Leaders | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
EDU 6001, EDU 6002, EDU 6003, and EDU 6004: Includes a field experience. Field experiences and clinical practice provide evidence that students are learning when being taught by candidates.
In order to demonstrate leadership practices that facilitate student achievement, candidates are required to complete field experience courses.
Licensure-only in Educational Leadership
This non-degree offering is available to individuals who hold an education-related master’s degree.
The program consists of 20 hours as follows.
| EDU 6001 | Field Experience I for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDU 6010 | Leadership for Instructional Effectiveness | 3 |
| EDU 6020 | Decision Making for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 6002 | Field Experience II for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDU 6030 | Curriculum for Instructional Leaders | 3 |
| EDU 6035 | Law, Ethics, and Diversity for School Leaders | 3 |
| EDU 6003 | Field Experience III for School Leaders | 1 |
| EDU 6045 | Assessing Learning for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 6050 | Summative Assessment Seminar for School Leaders | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
EDU 6001, EDU 6002, EDU 6003, and EDU 6005: Includes a required field experience. Field experiences provide evidence that students are learning when being taught by candidates. In order to participate in mandatory experiences, all candidates will be required to undergo a background check and be fingerprinted, at their own expense, prior to beginning the first class.
Prior to licensure recommendation, a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) exam (151 or above) is required. Candidates must choose Trevecca Nazarene University as a recipient to receive their SLLA score.
Instructional Leadership License - (ILL)
Requirements for the Instructional Leadership License - Beginning for the state of Tennessee include:
- Complete required coursework in Educational Leadership.
- Pass State required test (School Leaders Licensure Assessment – PRAXIS 6990) with a minimum score of 151.
- Submit a copy of test score to School of Education.
Instructional Leadership License - Professional (ILL-P)
Candidates for licensure from the State of Tennessee must meet specific requirements to obtain ILL-P:
- The ILL-P must hold the ILL and have completed three years as an instructional leader according to State of Tennessee Guidelines.
- The ILL (graduate of Trevecca) is responsible for contacting the Director of Advanced Graduate Programs to set up a professional plan for moving from ILL to ILL-P.
- ILL must submit appropriate forms to the State Department of Education to verify ILL-P.