Course Requirements (MSEL)
The Master of Science (MS) degree in Educational Leadership prepares individuals for roles in administration, supervision, and school leadership in K-12 settings. The courses and modules in this degree program are designed to meet standards for the Tennessee Instructional Leadership Licenses in Tennessee. The program leading to the MS degree in Educational Leadership requires a minimum of 31 graduate credit hours. Admission to the program requires two (2) years of successful teaching experience, a current TN teaching license, and 3.0 GPA. Candidates without a 3.0 are required to take the GRE for admission.
Course Requirements for MSEL
| LEAD 605 | Policy Perspectives for Educators (Formerly MED 641) | 3 |
| LEAD 607/EDFD 607 | School, Parent and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| LEAD 610 | Exploring School Leadership (Formerly MED 670) | 3 |
| LEAD 615 | Strategies for Whole School Renewal (Formerly MED 639) | 3 |
| LEAD 620 | Supervision and Teacher Development | 3 |
| LEAD 625 | Managing the Modern School | 3 |
| EDFD 640 | Educational Research (Formerly MED 603) | 3 |
| EDFD 675 | Capstone Project (Formerly MED 675) | 4 |
| LEAD 648/EDFD 606 | Law for School Leaders | 3 |
| LEAD 674 | Administrative Professional Experience | 3 |
| LEAD 661 | Leadership Practicum I | 0 |
| LEAD 662 | Leadership Practicum II | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
Course Requirements for Tennessee Instructional Leadership Licensure Program
(FAST TRACK LEADERSHIP PROGRAM)
The Tennessee Instructional Leadership Licensure program prepares individuals for roles in administration, supervision, and school leadership in K-12 settings. The courses and modules in this licensure program are designed to meet standards for the Beginning Tennessee Instructional Leadership License in Tennessee (ILL-B). The program requires individuals to already possess a master’s degree in education. It requires 18 hours of graduate credit hours. Admission to the program requires two (2) years of successful teaching experience, a current TN teaching license, and 3.0 GPA. Candidates without a 3.0 are required to take the GRE.
Course Requirements for TN Instructional Leadership Licensure
| LEAD 605 | Policy Perspectives for Educators (Formerly MED 641) | 3 |
| LEAD 610 | Exploring School Leadership (Formerly MED 670) | 3 |
| LEAD 615 | Strategies for Whole School Renewal (Formerly MED 639) | 3 |
| LEAD 620 | Supervision and Teacher Development | 3 |
| LEAD 625 | Managing the Modern School | 3 |
| LEAD 661 | Leadership Practicum I | 0 |
| LEAD 662 | Leadership Practicum II | 0 |
| LEAD 674 | Administrative Professional Experience | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |