Master of Education in Principalship

(Nevada Administrative Endorsement)

Master's degree candidates may choose from two degrees, each requires 40 credit hours. The M.Ed. is a highly-structured program designed for students pursuing licensure as a school administrator in the state of Nevada. The M.A. is a more individualized program designed for those interested in a focus on higher education or educational foundations.

Students for either degree will take a number of core courses, such as educational research and basic principles of educational administration. Internships are also required in all programs.

I. COURSES REQUIRED FOR NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE ENDORSEMENT (39 credits)

EL 700 - Basic Principles of Educational Administration	3
EL 701 - Administration of School Staff Personnel	3
EL 703 - Administration and Curriculum Improvement	3
EL 710 - Principalship	3
EL 715 - Supervision and Evaluation of Teaching	3
EL 726 - School Business Management	3
EL 734 - Special Education Law	3
EL 735 - The Law of Public Education	3
EL 743 - Public Relations for Schools	3
EL 746 - Data-Based Decision Making	3
EL 780 - Research Methodologies in Educational Leadership	3
EL 798 - Internship	6

II. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (1 credit)

EL 795 - Comprehensive Exam