For the Prospective Educational Leadership Student

  
  Thank you for your interest in the Educational Leadership Program at the University of Northern Iowa. The program is well-respected throughout the state and nation for the quality of educational leaders who have emerged from the program at UNI. The Educational Leadership Program includes the development of a cohort structure for the facilitation of a learning community and a format for the internship experience which provides students the opportunity to build a foundation of extensive administrative and leadership experiences before entering a principalship or superintendency position. The components of the program provide optimal learning opportunities and quality service to each and every student enrolled.

Students entering the Educational Leadership Program have several options. Students can earn a Master's degree in the Principalship, an Advanced Studies Certificate (ASC) in the Principalship, an ASC in the Superintendency, and a Doctoral Degree (Ed.D.) which could embrace course work in any of the preceding areas of study.

Students may enter the program in the following ways:

(1) Students entering the Educational Leadership Master's Program will receive a Master's Degree and certification in PK-12 Principal/PK-12 Supervisor of Special Education upon successful completion of the program of study.

(2) Students entering the Educational Leadership Program with a Master's Degree can earn the Principalship Certification (PK-12 Principal/PK-12 Supervisor of Special Education) and the ASC upon successful completion of the program of study.

(3) Students entering the Educational Leadership Program with a Master's Degree and Principalship Certification can receive the Superintendency Certification and earn the ASC upon successful completion of the program of study.

(4) Students entering the program with a Master's Degree and the Principalship Certification can simultaneously earn the Superintendency Certification (ASC) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. This option is designed individually for each student as he/she enters the program.

An explanation of the program's purpose, an overview of the program, an explanation of the cohort structure and function, the student's application for admission to the program, and other vital information are found in this section. If you need additional information after reading this section carefully, please call Betty Hogan, Coordinator for the Educational Leadership Principalship and Superintendency Programs at [319] 273-3811 (Office) or at [319] 352-1762 (Home); FAX [319] 273-5175; e-mail betty.hogan@uni.edu or Dr. Robert Decker, Coordinator for the Educational Leadership PK-12 Doctoral Program at [319] 273-2443; FAX [319] 273-5175; e-mail robert.decker@uni.edu or Marlene Shea, Secretary for Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education Department at [319] 273-2605; FAX [319] 273-5175; e-mail marlene.shea@uni.edu.

  
 
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