The Administrator of a School license in Nevada requires a M.Ed. in Educational Administration. This 36-hour program includes this degree and all required coursework.
Transfer Credits may be accepted. Complete the Transfer Credit Evaluation to see if your previous work is transferable.
Each of the 7 core classes is 7 weeks. The one internship class lasts 14 weeks.
ELPP 6050 Administration and Organization of a School
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (1), focuses on building
consensus among all stakeholders on what it means for students to become well-adjusted, contributing members of society, and developing a unifying vision. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop a campus and district administrative awareness from a well-founded teaching perspective.
ELPP 6150 Education Research
This course examines the nature of successful professional learning in schools and how such learning contributes to sound pedagogy, instructional renewal and reform, and gains in student achievement. The unique role of the teacher-leader, in the development of effective professional development instruction, will also be analyzed and investigated that includes planning, preparation, organization, content, delivery, and evaluation
ELPP 6250 Development of Personnel
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (3), this course focuses on recruitment, selection, support, evaluation, retention, coaching, and fostering a learning community. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop skills to support the professional learning of effective, caring teachers and leaders who are able to work with students productively.
ELPP 6350 Curriculum
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2), this course focuses on the use of rigorous curricula, high expectations for students, and alignment to academic standards. A program/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop skills to maximize students learning through authentic and differentiated pedagogy.
ELPP 6450 Laws that Apply to Schools
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (6 and 7), this course focuses on effective, efficient, equitable, and ethical management of schools and districts and monitoring and addressing internal and external regulatory requirements. A project/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to understand laws, policies, and practices that govern schools and districts.
ELPP 6550 Supervision of Instruction of a School
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (3), focuses on the use of the development of the professional skills of educators to involve such activities as coaching, creating supportive conditions, and fostering a learning environment. A project-/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to develop staff members’ professional skills and practices in order to drive student learning and achievement.
ELPP 6650 Finances of a School
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (2 and 9), this course focuses on the ethical management of school operations and resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being. A project-/problem-based approach provides hands-on activities to understand policies and practices in the ethical management of resources.
ELPP 6750 Internship or Field Experience in School Administration
Addressing all ten of the national Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (December 2015) and the four standards of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework: Administrator Evaluation (2015), this course focuses on the effective, efficient, equitable, and ethical leadership and management of schools and districts. This internship course reflects on the experiences of the seven prerequisite courses and facilities the development of real-world application materials for administrative positions.
ELPP 6850 Administratorship and the School Principalship
Built upon the principles of the national PSEL standards (1), this course addresses theories in instructional leadership including school vision and management as they apply to the principal's role in the context of leadership in the 21st century. Using a seminar approach, this course addresses the complex issues facing educators in urban and rapidly changing school communities. The course challenges educators to understand the characteristics of urban learners and teachers and explore strategies and methods for improving school climate, instruction, and programming. In addition to the text, several articles, reports, and selected readings by educational researchers and practitioners will be used to guide participants through this course.
ELPP 6900 Ethics and Decision Making for Educational Leaders
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC standards (5), in this course critical thinking and methods of ethical decision making will be examined and applied to current educational issues. The main emphasis for this course is on the philosophical, social, and moral standards and codes and values focusing on how decisions impact educational leaders. Ethical decision-making is underscored by social and moral values and these form the basis for understanding the relationship between one's values and decision-making.
ELPP 6950 Leadership in Technology
Built upon the principles of the national ISLLC Standards (5). Students that complete this course will effectively lead and oversee a technology integration team at the school level. Upon completion the student will demonstrate knowledge of process management functions, resource management functions in the classroom, and define and set appropriate goals for technology-mediated instructional project. Students will also make recommendations for activities and techniques, identify variables, establish communication systems, adapt current systems, and compare various technology instructional models.
ELPP 6990 Issues of Psychology and Measurement
This course aligns with Standard 4.f. and 4.g. of the National Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (December 2015), Standard 2 of the Nevada Educator Performance Framework: Administrator Evaluation (2015), and prepares aspiring administrators on Praxis Topic C: Assessment and Accountability. This course explores the roles of assessment in teaching. It investigates both classroom assessments and standardized tests, including how to interpret results and reports to guide instructional planning. It includes projects which could address any aspect of assessment, including assessing special needs students or non-cognitive skills or any aspects related to measurement of student performance.
