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Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Charter School Leadership

An online degree with an impressive pedigree

CMU and Charter Schools

The concepts being taught in the online Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Charter School Leadership have been developed from CMU’s long-standing history with charter schools.

• In 1994, Central Michigan University became the first university in the nation to authorize a charter public school
• With 59 charter schools, Central Michigan University is the nation’s leading university authorizer of charter schools.

Leadership Is a Learned Behavior

This unique master’s degree program has been specifically designed for a select group of dedicated educators, like you, to enhance your leadership skills and your education credentials. Click here to see our Program Learning Objectives.

• 33 credit hour program
• Fully accredited Master of Arts degree
• Focused on applicable educational issues
• Concentration in Charter School specific challenges
• Enhanced leadership skills and education credentials
• NCATE Certified

Get an Edge in the Charter School Field

This online program offers you the convenience of choosing the time and place for your studies combined with the quality of a Central Michigan University education. The program is in a cohort format that enables students to build networks with other emerging charter school leaders as they complete a set sequence of courses together from start to finish.

Program Preparation Modules

To help you succeed in your studies, these online instructional modules must be completed before your classes begin. They are full of information that will help you more fully understand the online environment, services available to you, and program expectations.

Program Requirements

Core Courses – 6 hours

• EDL 600 Research in Administration
• EDL 660 Principles of Educational Administration

Charter Schools Leadership Emphasis Area – 15 hours

• EDL 645 Charter School Leadership
• EDL 651 Program Review and Evaluation
• EDL 656 Public School Law
• EDL 662 School Business Administration and Facilities Management
• EDL 663 Human Resources Administration Electives – 6 hours
• EDL 615 Educational Technology for Administrators
• EDL 661 School and Community Relations Capstone Project 6 hours
• EDL 698 Master’s Colloquium
• EDL 699 Leadership Internship

 

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