This specialty provides an appropriate degree for the preschool, elementary, middle, and secondary teacher who desires to be a program director, principal, dean of students, supervisor of instruction, lead trainer or adult education instructor. Focus is on proven and promising models of reform education and the decision-making implications for leadership. The MAED is designed to further enhance cognitive, analytical, and reflective thinking skills through research into education theory, practice, and psychology. Additional technological applications and leadership opportunities are integrated throughout the program.
For those students in this program seeking certification, a specialized practicum appropriate for the licensure area as well as a completed portfolio and its presentation are requirements of this program. (A master’s degree with minimum of six semesters of documented successful teaching and a Wisconsin educator license are required).
Administrative licensure areas must complete a special practicum (EDU695). To enroll in this practicum, students submit:
- A signed Practicum agreement between the site supervisor(s) and the student
- An Administrator Practicum License Verification for each site supervisor
Conducted over either the fall or spring semester, this practicum affords students the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired during the formal academic process; and
- Acquire new competencies and skills identified as part of the practicum experience; and
A set of tasks aligned with each administrative licensure area, completed during this practicum as documented according to the assignment details must be integrated into the exit portfolio.
At least 30 credits is required for graduation.
License Area: Principal #5051 (K4- Grade 12)
