Master of Science in Education
Educational Administration
(Director of Special Education & Pupil Services Licensure #5080)
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
Easy, efficient admissions steps
Up to 15 graduate transfer credits considered
Professors who are committed to helping foster personal and professional success
For
This program equips you to create a rewarding K-12 school experience, not only for students, teachers, and support staff, but also for families. Throughout this journey, you will develop into an effective and respected leader, guiding teachers, school staff, and students with confidence. The program focuses on building your leadership skills and ensuring you can implement new practices for continuous improvement and collaboration across all grade levels. You will cultivate the skill set and knowledge required to provide strategic direction, instructional support, and effective management with educational institutions.
Please note that candidates pursuing the Special Education and Pupil licensure with this program must hold (or be eligible to hold) a current Tier II or higher Wisconsin Professional Educators License. Additionally, you must have completed six semesters of full-time classroom teaching or six semesters as a pupil services professional, including 540 hours of classroom teaching to be eligible for licensure. Join us on this transformative path, honing your leadership abilities to positively impact the entire school community.
What You Learn
- Cultivate a comprehensive skill set and deepen their understanding of educational systems to ensure the development of well-rounded, successful learners.
- Learn to provide strategic direction, offer instructional support, and employ effective management practices tailored for the unique challenges of educational institutions. This includes honing leadership skills, building confidence to implement innovative practices, and fostering collaboration at every grade level.
Recognize and embrace diversity as you respond to the evolving needs of a global community.
How You Learn
Class sizes are small to provide individualized attention during 8-week course sessions.
- Online courses are the primary format. You take at a time that works for you.
- Select courses will be taken in real-time via zoom on a scheduled night of the week with the professor and other students.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of this program, particularly those pursuing the Special Education and Pupil licensure, can anticipate a range of impactful career outcomes in the field of education. Potential roles include becoming Director of Special Education and Pupil Service, where individuals can shape the educational experience for students, teachers, and staff while providing strategic direction and effective management.
Graduates may also excel in roles such as Diversity Coordinators, guiding the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices across grade levels. Additionally, the program equips individuals for positions in Educational Leadership positions, where they can contribute to the improvement and coordination of educational programs. The emphasis on recognizing diversity and being responsive to global needs prepares graduates for roles in promoting inclusive education and contributing to the global dialogue in education.
Overall, the program positions individuals for influential leadership roles, fostering a positive impact on educational systems and contributing to the success and growth of K-12 institutions. Upon completion, you will be prepared to earn your Wisconsin Director of Special Education & Pupil Services Licensure # 5080.
Degree Requirements
#5080 Licensure-Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
| Course | Title | Hours |
| *EDG 6100 | Leadership in Administration & Cultures of Change | 3 |
| *EDG 6115 | Teacher Development, Supervision, and Continuous Improvement | 3 |
| *EDG 6120 | Teacher & Leader Assessment Designed for Continuous Learning | 3 |
| *EDG 6180 | Leadership for Inclusive Instruction, Classrooms and Schools | 3 |
| *EDG 6185 | Legal & Financial Foundations for Special Education & Pupil Services | 3 |
| *EDG 7100 | Ed. Admin Practicum | 3 |
| *EDG 7120 | Ed. Admin Portfolio I | 0 |
| *EDG 7121 | Ed. Admin Portfolio II | 0 |
| *EDG 7122 | Ed. Admin Portfolio III | 0 |
| EDG 5100 | Educational Research Methods | 3 |
EDG 7140 OR EDG 7600 | Ed. Admin Capstone Graduate Education Thesis Seminar | 3 |
| EDG 6190 | Advanced Research in Special Education | 3 |
| EDG 6195 | Analysis, Evaluation and Application of SPED Research Analysis, Evaluation, and Application of SPED | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-30 |
*Indicates Licensure Only Courses*
To earn the Master’s degree, courses, EDG 5100, EDG 7140, EDG 6190, and EDG 6195 are required.
