Educational Leadership - Bachelor of Science
The BS in Educational Leadership (EL) prepares students to work at the bachelor's level in areas such university or community college career services, admissions, financial aid, and advising.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 1 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 1 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 or 3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| ELAD 2340 | Multicultural Leadership in Education | 3 |
| ELAD 2210 | Leadership and Change in Education | 3 |
| ELAD 3210 | Current Issues In Educational Leadership | 3 |
| ELAD 4110 | Management of Student Services | 3 |
| ELAD 4120 | Principles of Education Law and Policy | 3 |
| ELAD 4130 | Principles of Education Budgeting and Finance | 3 |
| ELAD 4510 | Elements of Research | 3 |
| ELAD 4998 | Internship | 6 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| CEPY 3210V | Human Relations Training | 3 |
| CEPY 4110V | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| CEPY 4150 | Psychology, Multiculturalism and Counseling | 3 |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 5 | 40-43 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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A Mathematics course is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course selected.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study For Students
This roadmap assumes student placement into a Mathematics course and ENGL 1110G. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
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| Fall | Credits | |
| ELAD 2210 | Leadership and Change in Education | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELAD 2340 | Multicultural Leadership in Education | 3 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELAD 3210 | Current Issues In Educational Leadership | 3 |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 4 | |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELAD 4110 | Management of Student Services | 3 |
| CEPY 4110V | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELAD 4120 | Principles of Education Law and Policy | 3 |
| CEPY 3210V | Human Relations Training | 3 |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELAD 4130 | Principles of Education Budgeting and Finance | 3 |
| ELAD 4510 | Elements of Research | 3 |
| General Education Course (Area I-VI or GE Elective) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ELAD 4998 | Internship | 3 |
| CEPY 4150 | Psychology, Multiculturalism and Counseling | 3 |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELAD 4998 | Internship | 3 |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 4 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120-128 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Elective credit may vary based on General Education course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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See the Viewing a Wider World Section of the catalog for a full list of courses