Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Louisiana Christian University
Key Information
Campus location
Pineville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 412 / per credit
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Louisiana Christian University Master of Education Degree program is the most affordable online degree of its kind in the state and can be completed in just 18 months. The program is 100% online and courses are taught by doctoral professors, some who are still serving as highly effective school administrators!
We make our degrees affordable by offering a highly competitive, private, Christian education at or below state school prices at $412 a credit hour.
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Curriculum
MEd in Educational Leadership Plan of Study
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | COURSE CREDIT | SEMESTER OFFERED |
| Foundational Courses | |||
| ED 600 | Ed. Leadership Research | 3 | offered Fall/Spring (take at end of program) |
| ED 601 | Teaching with Significance | 3 | offered all semesters |
| ED 702 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | offered Fall |
| ED 703 | Philosophy of Education | 3 | offered Spring |
| Leadership Courses | |||
| ED 710 | Culture, Diversity, and Educational Philosophies | 3 | offered in the Spring |
| ED 715 | Data Driven School Leadership | 3 | offered in the Fall |
| ED 720 | The School, Community, and Social Issues | 3 | offered in the Summer June Term |
| ED 725 | School Management: Finance and Personnel | 3 | offered in the Spring |
| ED 727 | Current Issues Facing School Leaders | 3 | offered in the Summer June Term |
| ED 730 | Professional Ethics and School Law | 3 | offered in the Fall |
| ED 750 | School Leadership | 6 | Must be taken Fall/Spring Must have at least 3 courses completed to enroll. |
| TOTAL Credits Required for Certification | 36 |
Transfer Courses
A Request for Transfer Credit Form and official transcripts of transfer work must be filed with the LCU School of Education before courses can be approved. Up to 9 hours of transfer credit can be accepted with approval from the School of Education.
Program Completion
- Complete all coursework with no more than two Cs on transcript.
- Candidate must apply for graduation one calendar year before expected graduation date.
- To earn Educational Leader Level 1 License Candidate needs to take PRAXIS School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and apply for certification with the Louisiana State Department of Education upon completion. (Not necessary for graduation.)
Educational Leadership Add-On Certification Program of Study
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | COURSE CREDIT | SEMESTER OFFERED |
| ED 710 | Culture, Diversity, and Educational Philosophies | 3 | offered in the Spring |
| ED 715 | Data Driven School Leadership | 3 | offered in the Fall |
| ED 720 | The School, Community, and Social Issues | 3 | offered in the Summer June Term |
| ED 725 | School Management: Finance and Personnel | 3 | offered in the Spring |
| ED 727 | Current Issues Facing School Leaders | 3 | offered in the Summer June Term |
| ED 730 | Professional Ethics and School Law | 3 | offered in the Fall |
| ED 750 | School Leadership | 6 | Must be taken Fall/Spring Must have at least 3 courses completed to enroll. |
| TOTAL Credits Required for Certification | 24 |
To earn Educational Leader Level 1 License Candidate needs to take PRAXIS School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and apply for certification with the Louisiana State Department of Education upon completion.