Master of Education in Educational and Organizational Leadership
Explore education in the broader community and the policies that impact schools and teaching in urban centers with the Master of Education in Educational and Organizational Leadership in Temple’s College of Education and Human Development. This 30- to 36-credit master’s degree program is designed so students can prepare to identify and apply effective practices for ethical and equitable leadership in schools, school districts and community systems.
Through the program’s curriculum, students form advanced knowledge in the
- development and implementation of educational policies and reforms;
- historical, economic and sociocultural community contexts that shape and influence local education and schooling;
- influence of race, ethnicity and social class on education policy and opportunities for individuals; and
- landscape of contemporary education reform, and identify skills used by advocates seeking change.
Core courses are designed to provide you with a deep understanding of schools, school leadership and the urban environment, as well as research practices and education policy. As an Educational and Organizational Leadership master’s student, you’ll review, select, synthesize and apply research and practitioner literature to examine issues in education. You’ll be prepared to identify the complexity of the urban environment, and the unique challenges and opportunities inherent to urban communities.
Program Format & Curriculum
The Educational and Organizational Leadership MEd consists of ten, three-credit core courses to complete the 30-credit master’s degree. Students who wish to pursue the state Principal Certification or Certification for Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction are required to complete an additional six credits of clinical experience for a total of 36 credits.
Core courses you will take as part of the Educational and Organizational Leadership MEd include the following.
- Context for School Reform
- Critical Understanding of Social Science Research
- Leadership in Diverse Contexts
- Policy and Practice in Urban Education
- Reforming City Schools
- Research for Change
Learn more about courses within the Educational and Organizational Leadership MEd curriculum.
Certification
Students have the option to complete a 36-credit curriculum that partially fulfills the state’s Principal Certification or Certification for Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction. Students seeking state certification will need to complete two clinical experience classes in order to qualify. Find out more about the clinical experience courses.
Pathway to Leadership Principal Preparation Program
The Pathway to Leadership Principal Preparation Program combines traditional principal certification preparation classwork, coaching and mentorship, as well as tailored and specific training to prepare strong leaders within the School District of Philadelphia.