Educational Leadership Programs

1. Educational Leadership Programs at the University of Utah

2. Master’s of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure

3. Educational Leadership and Policy Master 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!

4. 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 Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure

5. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure • Quick Facts continued…. • Two year Master Degree Program (May 2013 – May 2015) • Courses developed around current issues within education • Cohort system • Complete program with a group of students • Administrative Internships • Hands on experiences begin with your very first class

6. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure Cohorts Diverse 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

8. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure Internships Provide 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 class Create 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

9. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure 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

10. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure Minimum Requirements: Graduate School: completed undergrad with minimum 3.0 GPA ELP Dept: Current Level 2 Educator License • Completed Apply Yourself Application • Statement 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

11. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure 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!

12. TuitionBased on 2012-2013 Total cost of program is approximately $12,000 - $15,000

13. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure Financial Aid Opportunities • Scholarships (check the University of Utah website) • Personal Loans • Tuition 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

14. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure 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/

15. 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.”

16. Educational Leadership and Policy Master of Education in K12 Educational Leadership with Administrative Licensure Shari Fraser, Program Supervisor Marilynn Howard, Academic Coordinator 801-581-6714 shari.fraser@utah.edu or marilynn.howard@utah.edu Contact Information