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The program takes an interdisciplinary approach to educate leaders who will understand the need for continuous school improvement and lifelong learning, and see education in the broad context of the community, the nation, and the world.
Students are admitted into cohorts in the fall of each year and take the first 18 hours of core coursework together. Classes are offered in the evenings or on weekends for the convenience of working professionals. Students can be classified as full-time (9 credit hours per semester) or part-time (6 credit hours per semester). Courses are offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Act as change agents.
Apply the fundamental principles of facilitating student-centered, life-long learning.
Accommodate the diverse needs of those they teach.
Use technology as a tool for communication, research, teaching and learning.
Make ethically sound decisions and articulate the values and principles that guide decision-making.
Conduct and use research to strengthen the ties between educational theory and practice.
Engage in professional development and support the professional development of others.
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School Improvement
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Adult, Prof. & Comm. Ed.
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| Teacher-leader | Director of continuing education/community education in university or community college |
| Department chair | Administrator of community education program |
| Principal or assistant principal | University faculty (e.g. in adult & continuing education, community education, human resource development, adult literacy, higher education, developmental education |
| Staff Developer | Director of continuing professional education program |
| Instructional supervisor | Administrator in adult basic education/GED/adult literacy programs |
| Curriculum coordinator | Developmental education administrator |
| Government agency administrator or consultant | Distance learning administrator or specialist |
| Superintendent (or assistant or associate) | Educator in the health professions (continuing professional ed, patient education, staff development) |
| Private consultant | Director of human resource development |
| University Faculty (e.g. Ed leadership, teacher education) | Staff developer in business and industry, schools, government, non-profit sector |