Science Education Leadership
Education Leadership, MEd
Concentration in Science Education Leadership (PK-12) (EDSL)
The concentration in Science Education Leadership is a PK-12 program that focuses on education leadership and science teaching and learning. It includes the required course work for the administration and supervision PK-12 license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students study the changing nature of science, science teaching, assessment, curriculum, technology, safety, and meeting the diverse needs of learners. Students also develop skills in science teaching and learning, data-driven decision making, systematic and continual improvement, and leading dynamic organizations. Internship experiences in Science Education Leadership include working with a practicing scientist in a research setting and interacting with school leaders on the state and local level who directly and indirectly impact science education.
The Science Education Leadership concentration includes the required course work for state licensure in administration and supervision PK-12. Students who apply for licensure must have three years of successful classroom teaching experience and a master's degree.
Required Courses
- EDLE 620: Organizational Theory and Leadership (3 credit hours)
- EDLE 791: Internship in Educational Leadership (3 credit hours)
- EDLE 612: Education Law (3 credit hours)
- EDLE 614: Managing Financial and Human Resources (3 credit hours)
- EDLE 618: Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction (3 credit hours)
- EDCI 663: Research in Science Teaching (3 credit hours)
- EDCI 683: Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Science Education (3 credit hours)
- EDCI 693: Leadership and Organizational Issues in Science Education (3 credit hours)
- EDCI 666: Research in Mathematics Teaching (3 credit hours)
- Technology Elective (3 credits)