Graduate Programs in Educational Leadership
- Program Overview
- Online Cohort
- Rural Education Cohort
- Billings Cohort
- Program Video
Program Overview
Welcome to the Educational Leadership Program! If you have been seeking a program grounded in rigor, relevance, relationships, and rewards, you have arrived!
The Master's Degree in Educational Leadership has several different cohort delivery models. Each cohort model is designed to prepare educators for school leadership positions.
Nationally accredited graduate education cohort programs, designed to prepare school leaders, are available through the Master's program in elementary and secondary leadership (superintendency), at the Doctoral level in elementary, secondary, and central office leadership, and at the Educational Specialist level in elementary and secondary leadership. Additionally, we offer cohort programs of study specifically designed to prepare Native American school leaders and rural school leaders.
Far and away the majority of all degree and certification programs are delivered utilizing distance education technology. Some courses are hybrid in nature, combining distance delivery with face-to-face instruction.
- Masters Degree in Educational Leadership
- Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- K-12 Principal Endorsement
- Superintendent Endorsement
- Additional Program Information
Overview
Successful candidates will graduate with a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and an endorsement as a K-12 Montana principal. This option has been developed to meet the needs of students unable to routinely visit the Bozeman campus or those seeking the convenience of online learning, and will be delivered as close to 100% online as possible. Please see the admission requirements to enter this program.
Programs of Study
Click on a following cohort to download a PDF of a specific program of study:
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Onlne M.Ed. Cohort |
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2009 Master's Online Cohort |
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| Summer 2009 | ||
| EDLD 507 | Foundations of Leadership (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 508 | Supervision of Instruction (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 580 | Leadership Academy I: Leadership Principles (Face to Face) | 2 credits |
| Fall 2009 | ||
| EDLD 532 | Montana School Law (On Line) | 3 credits |
| Spring 2010 | ||
| EDLD 515 | Planned Change (On Line) | 3 credits |
| Summer 2010 | ||
| EDLD 520 | Schools and Diverse Communities (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 555 | Montana School Finance (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 580 | Leadership Academy II: Instructional Leadership (Face to Face) | 2 credits |
| Fall 2010 | ||
| EDLD 534 | Data Driven Decision Making (On Line) | 3 credits |
| Spring 2011 | ||
| EDLD 574 | Field Experience | 3 credits |
| Summer 2011 | ||
| EDLD 526 | Organization and Supervision of School Programs (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 564 | Comprehensive Portfolio (Blended) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 580 | Leadership Academy III: Leadership Practice (Face to Face) | 2 credits |
2011 Master's Degree Online Cohort |
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| Summer 2011 | ||
| EDLD 507 | Foundations of Leadership (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 515 | Planned Change (Blended) | 3 credits |
| Fall 2011 | ||
| EDLD 532 | Montana School Law (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 555 | Montana School Finance (On Line) | 3 credits |
| Spring 2012 | ||
| EDLD 520 | Schools and Diverse Communities (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 534 | Data Driven Decision Maing (On Line) | 3 credits |
| Summer 2012 | ||
| EDLD 508 | Supervision of Instruction (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 580 | K-12 Instructional Leadership (Blended) | |
| Fall 2012 | ||
| EDLD 574 | Field Experience I (On Line) | 3 credits |
| EDLD 526 | Evaluation of School Programs (On Line) | 3 credits |
| Spring 2013 | ||
| EDLD 574 | Field Experience II | 3 credits |
| EDLD 564 | Comprehensive Portfolio (Blended) | 3 credits |
Program Overview
This program of study has been developed primarily to meet the needs of those intending to serve in single-administrator rural schools, but is open to all students in any year in which it is offered. Successful candidates may graduate with a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, and up to two endorsements; K-12 Montana principal, and Montana superintendent. See "Course Requirements" for additional information on course selection and to individualize the program. Note courses marked **.
Note: The Rural Education Cohort will be offered in even-numbered years only. This option will be offered for summer 2010, 2012, 2014, etc.
Rural Education Cohort Program of Study
Click on the following cohort to download a PDF of a specific program of study:
2009 Cohort - Rural Education Cohort
2010 Cohort - Rural Education Cohort
2011 Cohort - Rural Education Cohort
2012 Cohort - Rural Education Cohort
Course Requirements
Rural Education M.Ed. Cohort |
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2011 Rural Education Cohort |
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| Summer 2011 | ||||
| EDLD 507 | Foundations of Leadership (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 508 | Supervision of instruction (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 645 | Personal Management (Blended June 20-22) | 3 credits | ||
| Fall 2011 | ||||
| EDLD 532 | Montana School Law (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 655 | Advanced Law and Policy Studies (Blended) | 3 credits | ||
| Spring 2012 | ||||
| EDLD 520 | School and Diverse Communities (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 620 | School Superintendent (Blended) | 3 credits | ||
| Summer 2012 | ||||
| EDLD 580 | K-12 Instructional Leadership (Blended) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 515 | Planned Change (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 534 | Data Driven Decision Making (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| Fall 2012 | ||||
| EDLD 574 | Field Experience I (Blended) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 526 | Evaluation of School Programs (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| Spring 2012 | ||||
| EDLD 574 | Field Experience II (Blended) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 564 | Comprehensive Portfolio (On Line) | |||
| Summer 2012 | ||||
| EDLD 555 | School Finance (On Line) | |||
| EDLD 650 | Resource and Facilities Management (Blended) | |||
2012 Master's Degree Rural Education Cohort |
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| Summer 2012 | ||||
| EDLD 507 | Foundations of Leadership (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 508 | Supervision of Instruction (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 645 | Personnel Management (Face to Face) | 3 credits | ||
| Fall 2012 | ||||
| EDLD 532 | School Law (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 655 | Legal and Policy Issues (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| Spring 2013 | ||||
| EDLD 520 | School and Diverse Communities (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 620 | School Superintendent (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| Summer 2013 | ||||
| EDLD 515 | Planned Change (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 555 | Montana School Finance (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 580 | Leadership Academy: Instructional Leadership (Blended) | 3 credits | ||
| Fall 2013 | ||||
| EDLD 534 | Data Driven Decision Making (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 564 | Field Experience | 3 credits | ||
| Spring 2014 | ||||
| EDLD 526 | Evaluating School Programs (On Line) | 3 credits | ||
| EDLD 564 | Comprehensive Portfolio | 3 credits | ||
| Summer 2014 | ||||
| EDLD 650 | Resource Management: Finance & Facilities (Blended) | 3 credits | ||
Program Overview
This option was developed for aspiring leaders who currently live in the Billings area. Courses are held on the MSU-Billings Campus weekly during each semester of the school year using a face to face delivery model. During the summer, courses are offered in two 2-week sessions.
Required Classes and Program of Study
Click on the following cohort to download a PDF of the specific program of study:
2010 Billings Masters Degree Cohort |
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| Note: All courses will be conducted face to face on the MSU-Billings Campus | ||
| Fall 2010 | ||
| EDLD 532 | Montana School Law | 3 credits |
| Spring 2011 | ||
| EDLD 520 | Schools and Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| Summer 2011 | ||
| EDLD 507 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 credits |
| EDLD 508 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 credits |
| EDLD 515 | Planned Change | 3 credits |
| EDLD 555 | Montana School Finance | 3 credits |
| Fall 2012 | ||
| EDLD 534 | Data Driven Decision-making | 3 credits |
| Spring 2012 | ||
| EDLD 574 | Field Experience | 3 credits |
| Summer 2012 | ||
| EDLD 525 | Instructional Leadership | |
| EDLD 564 | Comprehensive Portfolio | |
| EDLD 526 | Evaluating School Programs | |
| EDLD 510 | Issues in Special Education Administration | |
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