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Statement of Purpose
The goal of master's level programs of study for entry level practitioners
is that graduates will desire and be able to guide their organizations
to aspire to and achieve the highest possible levels of achievement
in faculty development and performance; pupil academic, social and
emotional development; and school-community relations. Courses,
seminars, and clinical experiences prepare beginning administrators
by developing conceptual, human, and technical skills as they gain
knowledge and develop attitudes appropriate to the administrative
role and educational level of entry.The goal of post-masters' programs
is to broaden student knowledge and vision to provide an increased
sense of purpose and responsibility. Common courses and seminars
engage students in complex ways of understanding phenomena and stimulate
re-examination of beliefs and practices in the context of social,
political, legal, and economic forces. Individuals are prepared
for new roles and responsibilities to strengthen their developing
conceptions of and ability to perform administrative leadership
in current roles.The orientation of both the principalship and the superintendency programs is that
the practice of educational administration is inextricably related
to the educational programs and processes in schools. Research and
other forms of scholarship in education, administration and related
areas are useful to the extent they inform, guide, and develop structures,
processes, and practices that improve educational practice.
Overview of the Educational Leadership Program
The organizational and instructional elements are as follows:
- Courses or Modules Taught in Cohort Groups of Students
- Instruction Grounded in Leadership Theory and Practice
- Requirements and Outcomes Based on the Iowa Standards (ISSL)
integrated with the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium
(ISLLC) Standards
- Instructional Delivery Grounded in Reflective Practice, Adult
Learning Theory, and Experiential/Problem-Based Activities
- Reflective Research and Internship Integrated Throughout the
Program
- Program Offered State-Wide Via the Iowa Communication Network
(ICN) Over Two and one-half (2 1/2) Academic Years and Two (2) Intervening Summers.
Students enrolled in the UEN Leadership Academy pursue an accelerated
program of two (2) academic years and one (1) summer program
- Campus-Based Faculty Collaborate with "Field Professors"
in Classroom and Clinical Settings and with "Site Mentors"
Supervising Integrated Internship Experiences
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