Master of Science in Education (Teacher-Leader Concentration)

The program consists of 30 credit hours and can be completed in five (5) semesters. Courses are offered in a cohort setting. There is a one-semester practicum with the support of a Cooperating Administrator and Faculty Supervisor. No teacher release time is required.

The degree leads to a Teacher Leader Endorsement. It is intended for teachers who want to be a school leader other than a principal or assistant principal, such as department chairs, program leaders, curriculum specialist, and others.

For admission information, please contact Maggie Stevenson at (815)740-3389 or mstevenson@stfrancis.edu.

For questions regarding the new program, please contact Dr. June Grivetti at (815)740-3649 or jgrivetti@stfrancis.edu.

Educational Leadership Major (30-33 semester hours)

Required Core Courses (21 semester hours)

• MSED 603 Instructional Leadership (3)
• MSED 610 Methods of Educational Research (3)
• MSED 645 Organization and Development of Curriculum (3)
• MSED 655 Supervisory Behavior (3)
• MSED 661 School and Community Relations (3)
• MSED 664 Educational Organization and Administration (3)
• MSED 670 Serving Special Populations (3)

Teacher Leader Concentration (9 semester hours)

• MSED 674 Teacher Leader Practicum (3)
• MSED XXX Two MSED Elective Courses (6)

As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by Franciscan values and charism, engaged in continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion, and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.