Curriculum
Course Curriculum for the M.Ed. in Administration
Please see an academic advisor for an individual transcript evaluation and academic plan prior to beginning the program. An appointment may be arranged by contacting the department office at 513-745-3701.
Administration Core Education Courses (12 sem. hrs):
| Course Name |
Credit Hours
|
| EDFD 501: Philosophy of Education or EDFD 502: History of American Education |
3
|
| EDFD 503: Advanced Educational Psychology |
3
|
|
EDFD 505: Educational Administration
|
3
|
| EDFD 507: Educational Research |
2
|
| EDFD 508: Educational Research Paper |
1
|
All licensure core courses listed below (except electives) are required for all licensure options {in addition to the appropriate internship(s)}. An academic advisor will evaluate your previous transcripts to determine if you have already completed any of the courses listed below for licensure. Any combination of the following courses that total 18 semester hours will, when combined with the 12 core hours, equal 30 semester hours and thus qualify the candidate to apply for the M.Ed. in Educational Administration graduate comprehensive examination. Upon successful completion of the comprehensive examination the M.Ed. will be awarded.
Total semester hours needed for Administration Ohio Principal License is 45 hours.
Licensure Core Courses (18 semester hours for M.Ed., all are required for licensure):
| Course Name |
Credit Hours
|
| EDAD 543: Supervision of Instruction |
3
|
| EDAD 548: Principalship |
3
|
| EDAD 562: Political Structures and School/Community Relations |
3
|
| EDAD 563: School Business Affairs and Physical Facilities |
3
|
| EDAD 564: Administration of Staff Personnel |
3
|
| EDAD 565: School Law |
3
|
| EDAD 566: School Finance |
3
|
| EDAD 570: Planning, Evaluation and Assessment |
3
|
| EDAD 660: Curriculum Design/Teaching Strategies |
3
|
To receive a Principal or Administrative Specialist License in the state of Ohio, the candidate must complete an internship through Xavier equaling 6 semester hours. After completing the total 45 semester hours for the principal or administrative licensure program, the candidate is eligible to complete the application for Ohio licensure. (Applications are available in the School of Education office at Hailstones Hall 200.)
Internships and Courses:
| Course Name |
Credit Hours
|
| EDAD 780 Principal (Pre K-Grade 9) or EDAD 781 Principal (Grades 4-12) or EDAD 782 Specialist Research or EDAD 783 Specialist Staff Personnel or EDAD 784 Specialist Curriculum, Instruction, Staff Development or EDAD 787 Specialist Vocational |
6
|
| EDAD 710 Superintendent Seminar |
6
|
