The master of education in Educational Leadership prepares program administrators. Successful completion of this degree qualifies the student for the Program Administrator Certificate.

A one year integrative internship allows students to perform administrative activities under supervision in a school setting. The primary objective is to acquire and practice effective management and leadership skills. Internship experiences apply the competencies and skills defined in the Washington Administrative Code and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium.

Certification as a teacher or educational staff associate (ESA) is not required for admission to the Program Administrator Certificate program, but is recommended. Exceptions should be approved through Richard Smith, Chair and Associate Professor of Educational Administration, by calling 206.281.2375.

Students entering the Educational Leadership Program with a master's or other advanced degree need not complete a second master's degree to obtain program administrator certification. Only the major Program Administrator Certificate courses must be completed (18 credits) and internship (9 credits). Standard guidelines and procedures for program admission apply.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS (51 credits)

Professional Core (18 credits)

EDU 6085 Moral Issues in Education (3)

EDU 6120 American Education: Past and Present (3)

EDU 6524 Curriculum Design (3)

EDU 6655 Human Development & Principles of Learning (3)

EDU 6975 Interpreting & Applying Education Research I (3)

EDU 6976 Interpreting & Applying Education Research II (3)

EDAD 6580 Educational Administration (3)

EDAD 6584 Washington School Finance (3)

EDAD 6585 Washington School Law (3)

EDAD 6586 Human Resources Administration (3)

EDAD 6588 Instructional Supervision (3)

EDAD 6589 Current Issues in Ed Leadership (3)

EDAD 6941 Program Administrator Internship (3,3,3)

Note: The internship extends over an entire school year, for three quarters. Interns are required to register for 3 credits per quarter. (The PACP Internship can take place in an administrative office rather than a school.)

Electives, with Approval of Program Chair (6 credits)

The written essay test, followed by the oral defense of the written exam, is scheduled at the end of the program through the graduate program manager two quarters in advance.