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Counseling and Graduate Education Programs

Take the step to learn more and teach more.

With a graduate degree in education, you’ll become the master educator that your students need and deserve.

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COUNSELING Graduate Education SOE

Educational Leadership (M.S.Ed.)

Gain insight into young minds, discover how they learn, and learn the skills you need to build lessons, curriculums, and environments that allow students to thrive.

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Program Highlights

• Immersive field experiences

• Ability to build a network of numerous references

• Support from the entire Mastodon community

• An understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with
  unique learning styles

• A prestigious Purdue degree

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How far will you go?

 

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

Accreditation

The School of Education is accredited through CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). The educational leadership program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), and nationally recognized as a high-quality program through the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP). Because of these statuses, candidates who meet specific requirements are eligible for a Building Level Administrator license in the state of Indiana. Indiana holds reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.

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Requirements and Curriculum Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum and diverse requirements will challenge you to go further than you ever imagined. Check out what you can expect as you advance through our program.

Educational Leadership (M.S.Ed.)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • Demonstrate understanding as a school building leader of how to develop a school-wide culture of achievement aligned to the school’s vision
  • Apply knowledge as a school building leader to create a positive school culture and instructional program using effective practices that contribute to the academic success of all learners
  • Apply knowledge as a school building leader to leverage organizational, operational, and resource management skills to support school improvement and contribute to the academic success of all learners
  • Demonstrate understanding as a school building leader of how to build relationships that ensure all key stakeholders work collaboratively and effectively together, responding to diverse community interests and needs, mobilizing community resources, and cultivating community partners in order to achieve transformative results
  • Apply knowledge as a school building leader by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner to support school policies and assurance of equitable practices, while supporting and communicating democratic values, equity, and diversity in order to ensure the success of all learners
  • Apply knowledge as a school building leader by using laws, policies and leadership platforms to advocate for all students and families, and act to influence policy makers in order to ensure the success of all learners

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