CAGS - Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal or Supervisor/Director
Graduate Program Chair
Randy Howe, EdD
Graduate Committee
Lynne Celli-Sarasin, PhD
Charles Conroy, EdD
Edward Philbin, EdD
Program Objectives
The CAGS in Educational Leadership and Management Program prepares the student to meet the standards of Massachusetts Educator Initial Licensure as a supervisor/director (P-12) or school principal (P-6, 5-8, 9-12).
About the Program
The CAGS Program is an interdepartmental program. Within this spirit, relationships between faculty members in education departments and other programs across the college have been allied.
Program Description
The CAGS program in Educational Leadership and Management is designed for students with the desire to:
- Develop competencies in managerial skills related to political arenas, personnel, fiscal affairs, acquisition of material resources, diverse publics and pupil populations and organizational change
- Strengthen, deepen and expand the knowledge base in the field of leadership and management in order to anticipate and to solve problems inherent in the educational system
- Demonstrate through course work and field-based experiences the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are required to lead and manage an educational enterprise effectively and efficiently
The Program offers preparation for two Massachusetts Educator Licenses
Principal Licensure (P-6, 5-8, 9-12)
Supervisor/Director-Licensure (P-12)
There are two initial licensure options in this program. There is one option for students who wish to seek school principal licensure and a second option for students who wish to supervise or direct programs in a school system. Successful completion of the degree and all requisite licensure requirements qualifies degree recipients for endorsement as a principal or supervisor/director.
Non-Licensure Candidates
Students who do not wish to pursue licensure plan a program of study that includes courses from each of the four competency areas and develop a 39 semester hour program that meets their professional and personal goals. Such a program should be planned with and approved by the student's advisor. Applicants to the non-licensure track do not need to submit scores from the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Admissions Standards and Criteria
To apply for enrollment in the CAGS in Educational Leadership and Management Program, candidates must submit documents as outlined in the Graduate Admission section as well as:
- Official transcript of a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Documentation of a minimum of three years teaching experience
- MAT/GRE/GMAT exams are not required
- Applicants must provide documentation of a valid teacher certification/license at the initial level.
- Applicants to Option A and B must successfully complete the literacy and communication subtests of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) and submit passing scores as part of their application.
For more information regarding licensure requirements for teacher preparation programs, contact the Teacher Licensure Office at (978) 665-3239 or visit their web site at www.fsc.edu/edcert.
Program Requirements
A minimum of 39 graduate credits is required to complete the CAGS program. Students plan a program of study with their advisor that is based on professional interests and intent. The program includes courses from each of the four competency areas. The courses in these areas are multi-disciplined and cross departmental lines. In addition a supervised practicum and internship is required.
During the practicum/internship, the student becomes involved in a field-based educational administrative experience. Requirements include:
- A practicum of 300 clock hours within one year;
- An internship of 300 clock hours within one year;
- Optional thesis (EDLM 9500): A thesis topic is chosen in consultation with the student's advisor early in the last year of study, or not later than the completion of 24 semester hours of study. A student must successfully defend their thesis to a committee as described in the handbook of thesis guidelines; and
- A comprehensive exam covering the basic principles and their concepts inherent in the field of educational leadership and management
Program of Study
Licensure candidates follow a program of study under Options A or B
Option A - School Principal Core (P-6, 5-8, 9-12) Licensure
Required Courses
EDLM 8000 Community Relations 3 S.H.
EDLM 8010 Human Resources and Personal
Administration 3 S.H.
EDLM 8020 Law for the Educator 3 S.H.
EDLM 8030 Public School Finance 3 S.H.
EDLM 8040 Curriculum Leadership and Evaluation 3 S.H.
EDLM 8050 Seminar: Research in Educational Leadership 3 S.H.
EDLM 9000 The Principal: Organization and
Administration of the Elementary,
Middle, and Secondary School 3 S.H.
EDLM 9020 Collegial Supervision 3 S.H.
EDLM 9100 Dynamics of Planned Change 3 S.H.
EDLM 9600 The Contemporary Educational Leader 3 S.H.
EDLM 9110 Practicum/Internship in Leadership
Management: School Principal 6 S.H.
Comprehensive Exam
Total for CAGS 39 S.H
Option B - Supervisor/Director (P-12) Licensure
Required Courses
EDLM 8000 Community Relations 3 S.H
EDLM 8010 Human Resources and Personal Administration 3 S.H
EDLM 8020 Law for the Educator 3 S.H
EDLM 8030 Public School Finance 3 S.H
EDLM 8040 Curriculum Leadership and Evaluation 3 S.H
EDLM 8050 Seminar: Research in Educational Leadership 3 S.H.
EDLM 9000 The Principal: Organization and Administration of the Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Schools 3 S.H
EDLM 9010 Cases and Concepts in Educational Administration 3 S.H
EDLM 9020 Collegial Supervision 3 S.H
EDLM 9100 Dynamics of Planned Change 3 S.H
EDLM 9101 Practicum and Internship in Leadership/Management: Supervisor/Director 6 S.H.
Elective in Consultation with advisor 3 S.H.
Comprehensive Exam
Total for CAGS 39 S.H
Core Courses
EDLM 8005 Foundations of Educational Administration 3 S.H.
EDLM 8050 Seminar: Research in Educational
Leadership or
EDLM 9110 Practicum and Internship in
9220 Leadership and Management 6 S.H.
EDLM 9600 The Contemporary Educational Leader
(Capstone) 3 S.H.
Subtotal of core courses 12 S.H.
Non-licensure candidates plan a program of study including courses from each competency area.
Competency Areas
Political and Fiscal Affairs
EDLM 7005 Politics of Education 3 S.H.
EDLM 7010 Physical Plants and Transportation 3 S.H.
EDLM 7040 Collective Bargaining in Education 3 S.H.
EDLM 8000 Community Relations 3 S.H.
EDLM 8020 Law for the Educator 3 S.H.
EDLM 8030 Public School Finance 3 S.H.
EDLM 9015 Public Relations Tools for Leaders 3 S.H.
MGMT 9320 Labor Management 3 S.H.
Collegial Leadership and Consultation
EDLM 7020 Organizational Theory and Educational Planning 3 S.H.
EDLM 7030 Introduction to Systems Approaches in Education 3 S.H.
EDLM 8006 Principles of Success for Practicing Administrators: Putting Plans into Action 3 S.H.
EDLM 8010 Human Resources and Personnel Administration 3 S.H.
EDLM 9000 The Principal: Organization and Administration of Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School 3 S.H.
EDLM 9010 Cases and Concepts in Educational Administration 3 S.H.
EDLM 9020 Collegial Supervision 3 S.H.
EDLM 9100 Dynamics of Planned Change 3 S.H.
PSY 8200 Principles of Guidance and Counseling 3 S.H.
Technology for Educators
EDLM 7000 Computer Application in Education 3 S.H.
EDLM 7510 Applying Computer Technology in Education 3 S.H.
ETEC 7800 Using the Computer as a Tool for Thinking Skills 3 S.H.
ETEC 8600 Computers and Writing 3 S.H.
ETEC 9100 Seminar in Educational Technology 3 S.H.
ENGL 8073 Computers and Writing 3 S.H.
CRAR 8146 Arts Technology in the Classroom 3 S.H.
Diverse Publics and Populations
EDLM 7520 Planning Professional Development Programs 3 S.H.
EDLM 7530 Schools, Family, Student Partnerships in Education 3 S.H.
EDLM 7600 Managing Diversity 3 S.H.
EDLM 8040 Curriculum Leadership and Evaluation 3 S.H.
EDLM 8800 Administration of Special Education Programs 3 S.H.
SPED 7000 Survey of Special Education 3 S.H.
IDIS 9065 Women in Contemporary Society 3 S.H.
CRAR 8145 Celebrating Diversity through the Arts 3 S.H.
PSY 8100 Child Abuse and Neglect 3 S.H.
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