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: Communications10
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 Sciences10-11
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 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 13
General Education Elective 13-4
Viewing a Wider World 36
Departmental/College Requirements
Core Courses
ELAD 2340Multicultural Leadership in Education3
ELAD 2210Leadership and Change in Education3
ELAD 3210Current Issues In Educational Leadership3
ELAD 4110Management of Student Services3
ELAD 4120Principles of Education Law and Policy3
ELAD 4130Principles of Education Budgeting and Finance3
ELAD 4510Elements of Research3
ELAD 4998Internship6
CEPY 1120GHuman Growth and Behavior3
CEPY 3210VHuman Relations Training3
CEPY 4110VIntroduction to Counseling3
CEPY 4150Psychology, Multiculturalism and Counseling3
Second Language: (not required)
Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 540-43
Total Credits120
1

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses

2

A Mathematics course is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course selected.

3

See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

4

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.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
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
 Credits16-17
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
 Credits15-17
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
 Credits16-17
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
 Credits15-17
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
 Credits15-16
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
 Credits15-16
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
 Credits15
Spring
ELAD 4998 Internship 3
Elective Course 2 3
Elective Course 2 3
Elective Course 2 4
 Credits13
 Total Credits120-128
1

See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses

2

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.

3

See the Viewing a Wider World Section of the catalog for a full list of courses