MSEd School Leadership at University of Pennsylvania

Programme overview

The School Leadership Program prepares professionals in independent, public, and charter schools to inquire into their own practice and develop their identities as leaders, building confidence and excellence. Our integrated program of study focuses on the dynamics of instructional, organizational, public, and evidence-based leadership with coursework designed to help students draw connections between theory and practice by applying learning in school settings. We emphasize cross-cutting competencies, including habits of mind, intrapersonal/interpersonal growth, reflective practice, communication skills and professionalism.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education | Duration: 10 course units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 10 course units in total. Listed required courses include EDSL 5030 Developing Instructional Leadership in Practice; EDSL 5040 Field Internship Seminar: Inquiring Into Organizational and Legal Dimensions of Principal Leadership; EDSL 5050 Aligning Fiscal, Human, and Community Resources in Support of the School's Instructional Mission; EDSL 5060 Instructional Leadership to Promote Learning; EDSL 5090 Field Internship Seminar: Leadership for School Improvement.

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Entry requirements

2 To be admitted into this track, students must have several years professional experience in a school setting. Most often our students' school experience comes from teaching in a classroom but special to the Independent School Track is the ability for those in admissions or development roles at private schools to participate in the program without having had prior classroom experience. 3 To be admitted into this track, students must either have at least three years teaching experience or two years teaching experience and be in a teaching position while completing the program.

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