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Master of Science in Educational Leadership (MSEL) |
The Graduate Education Program at Christian Brothers University has one mission, with two levels of program. Our core mission is to prepare excellent K-12 teachers who will lead in their classrooms and in their schools and thus add value to the lives and learning of children and young people even as they also make strong contributions to the improvement of schools where they teach.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program is designed to provide advanced professional development for already licensed classroom teachers. The M.Ed. is also appropriate for others in the field of education, e.g., community educators, professional staff and administrators at area community colleges, and trainers/developers in corporate or non-profit settings. In addition to the M.Ed. for advanced professional development, CBU offers an Educational Leadership Program, through the Master of Science (M.S.) degree, which prepares individuals for formal school leadership roles (principal, assistant principal, supervisor, or facilitator) and for the Beginning Administrator License (BAL) in Tennessee. The BAL program is also available on a licensure-only track for individuals who already possess a master’s degree in education.
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MSEL Graduate Recommendation Form
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Degree Design
The M.S. in Educational Leadership is a single track focused on preparation of individuals for the Beginning Administrative License (BAL).
Educational Leadership Course Sequence
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M.S.E.L. Beginning Administrator Licensure Only Checklist
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M.S.E.L. Checklist
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M.S.E.L. 2 Year Course Plan
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A Program of Distinction
Heritage
CBU has been preparing learners to be leaders since 1871. Since 1997, CBU has also been preparing leaders for learners through its Graduate Education Program. The heritage is even richer, including three centuries of the internationally renowned Lasallian educational tradition of the Christian Brothers. CBU is well-known for offering small classes, a personal touch in advising, a practical approach to professional development, a concern for the dignity and worth of the human being, a focus on ethics in curriculum and program, and an experienced, excellent faculty. The Graduate Education Program has developed a positive reputation for its preparation of teachers, both initial and advanced, in less than a decade.
Practical Emphasis and Outcomes
At the advanced level, M.Ed. and M.S. students experience a problem-based approach, focusing on the real dilemmas that are part of contemporary school environments. Through a challenging core curriculum that emphasizes case studies, current issues, and the call to improve schools, all advanced students in the Graduate Education Program are encouraged to become self-directed, collaborative, ethically inspired educators. Advanced students are also taught by a combination of academic faculty and current practitioners. By completing the M.Ed. and the M.S. programs, students are expected to add to the overall leadership capacity of their schools.
Leadership
Throughout the program, students are challenged to assume the responsibilities of leadership, to take initiative to solve problems, to show persistence and dedication, and to establish a moral position of advocacy for the learning and lives of children and young people. Initial licensure candidates are encouraged to become advocates for best practice in classrooms and schools, for a fully professional status and stance for teachers, and for the enhancement and transformation of schools into learning communities where the best is expected from everyone. The advanced candidates are expected to exemplify and model teacher-leadership in their classrooms, their schools, and their communities.
Technology
In keeping with the strong technological emphasis that is part of CBU’s heritage, all students in the M.A.T. program are expected to acquire and enhance their technological expertise. M.A.T. students develop an electronic portfolio designed around state, national, and institutional core standards. This portfolio is designed to follow them into their job search and to showcase their abilities to teach using technology. M.Ed. and M.S. students also highlight aspects of their work using a similar process. CBU’s technology capacity in education has been enhanced through its participation in the IBM Reinventing 3 grant as well as through the continual updating provided by CBU’s Information Technology Services unit.
A Learning Community
CBU offers both new educators and continuing professionals a true experience of a learning community. The faculty is committed to teamwork in delivering an outstanding overall program to students. Faculty members know students on an individual basis and are concerned with their development and success. The program and classes are small enough that students have the experience of being treated as individuals. The quality of advising is high, and students have many opportunities for in-depth feedback that can enhance their own growth and learning.
Admission Requirements
For the Advanced Program (M.S. in Educational Leadership)
- A baccalaureate degree and previous study in education.
- Transcripts from each regionally accredited instituion of higher education.
- Recommendation Forms from two peers and one supervisor.
- An Apprentice or Professional Tennessee teaching license.
- A successful interview with the Graduate Education Committee.
- No additional testing is required for fully licensed teachers. If you are not full licensed, you will be required to take the GRE.
For information regarding the Masters of Education requirements, please visit the CBU Catalog
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