educational leadership programs at the university of utah

Educational Leadership Programs

at the University of Utah

Master’s of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with

Administrative Licensure

Why Choose University of Utah?

Prepares future school leaders for urban schools

Professors include researchers and practitioners

Cohort program promotes unity among students

Internship experiences promote leadership growth• Supervision in field by department faculty• Experienced mentors• Sites and districts that meet the needs of the student• Internship begins with your very first class!

Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership

with Administrative Licensure

Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with


Quick facts about the program…..

Classes arranged to fit your schedule

Classes are held in the evenings Fall-Spring 1x per week (15 wks) Summer 2x per week (8 wks) Classes are held at off site locations which include:

Bountiful Murray Sandy

Students maintain current full-time employment



Quick Facts continued….

Two year Master Degree Program (May 2013 – May 2015)

Courses developed around current issues within education

Cohort systemComplete program with a group of students

Administrative Internships Hands on experiences begin with your very first class



SAMPLE SCHEDULESummer Yr. 1 2013 Fall Yr. 1 2013 Spring Yr. 1 2014

6210 Leading Schools

Monday 4:00 – 9:00 PM

6330 Instructional Leadership

Monday 4:35 – 7:05 PM

6110 Organizational Change

Monday 4:35 – 7:05 PM

6480 Leadership, Diversity & Social Justice in K12 Schools

Wednesday 4:00 – 9:00 PM

6410 Educational Law

Monday 7:15 – 9:45 PM

6430 Politics of Education

Monday 7:15 – 9:45 PM

Summer Yr. 2 2014 Fall Yr. 2 2014 Spring Yr. 2 2015

6450 Administration of Ed Resources6450 Administration of Ed Resources 6010 Decision-Making6010 Decision-Making 6050 Program Planning and 6050 Program Planning and EvaluationEvaluation

6710 Internship & Seminar (3) 6710 Internship & Seminar (6) 6710 Internship & Seminar (6)

CohortsDiverse group of cohort members come from almost every district in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas

Cohort provides support and network development during and after program

Cohort size ranges from 12 to 20 students



InternshipsProvide excellent on-site experience Application of coursework into school settings Principal mentors and site supervisors coordinate with the university Leadership Seminars

Internship experience begins with your very first classCreate a Shared Vision * Service Leadership * Curriculum and

Supervision * Special Education LEA

Meets State of Utah Requirements Minimum 450 hours with both elementary and secondary experience Requires Valid State of Utah Level Two Teaching License

Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with


Internship Strategies

District-Supported Options

• Paid internships within specific districts

Summer Intern Hours

• Use summer schedule to complete a major portion of required hours

Holiday Schedules

• Use holidays to do internship hours in a different district/charter schools (different holiday schedule)

• After/Before Contract Hours

• Provide time either before or after contract hours



Minimum Requirements:Graduate School: completed undergrad with minimum 3.0 GPA

ELP Dept: Current Level 2 Educator License

Completed Apply Yourself ApplicationStatement of Purpose (goals in education)Written Essay/Sample (leadership and social justice)Resume (emphasis on leadership roles)Three Recommendation Forms (format)

Additional Screening Activities for Selected Applicants in February



Application Due Dates (all required items must be completed and turned in) by

January 15, 2013

Application Requirements•University of Utah Graduate and ELP Department ( Apply Yourself AY)

•Cost of application is $55.00

•Unofficial Transcripts prior to formal admission

•NO GRE TEST Required!

When Do I Begin?•New 2013-2015 cohort begins mid-May 2013!



TuitionBased on 2012-2013

Resident Non-resident

Semester 6 hours $ 2261.04 $ 7051.21

Semester 9 hours $ 2920.65 $ 9258.49

Total cost of program is approximately $12,000 - $15,000

Financial Aid Opportunities

Scholarships (check the University of Utah website)Personal LoansTuition Payment Options (http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/income/)

Federal Student Loans (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

**Experience has demonstrated that cost of program is recouped approximately two years with administrative appointment



Websites

ELP Website: www.ed.utah.edu/elp

Apply Yourself: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=utahgrad

SLLA Licensure Test information: www.ets.org/slla

Administrative License/Internship Rule: www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r277/r277-505.htm

Federal Loan Application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/



Educational Leadership and Policy

Mission Statement

“The Mission of the Educational Leadership and Policy

Department is to prepare ethical researchers, leaders

and policy makers in K12 through higher education who

are informed by comprehensive and empirically-based

theory and research, as well as committed to leading

educational organizations that enact principles of

justice, equity, and excellence for all learners.”

Contact Information

Shari Fraser, Program Supervisor

Marilynn Howard, Academic Coordinator

801-581-6714

[email protected] or [email protected]



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