The master of education in Educational Leadership prepares elementary and secondary school principals or program administrators. Successful completion of this degree qualifies the student for a Washington Initial P-12 School Principal Certificate or 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.

Applicants to the Educational Leadership Program must have a minimum of three years experience as a certified classroom teacher. Exceptions should be approved through Richard Smith, Chair and Associate Professor of Educational Administration, by calling 206.281.2375.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S CERTIFICATE "ONLY" PROGRAM
Students entering the Educational Leadership Program with a master's or other advanced degree need not complete a second master's degree to obtain school principal certification. Only the major principal courses must be completed (21 credits) and internship (9 credits). Standard guidelines and procedures for program admission apply.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS (51 credits)

Professional Core (21 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)
EDU 6977 Research Forum Experience (3) (Or approved elective)

Major Courses (21 credits)
EDAD 6580 Educational Administration (3)
EDAD 6581 The Principalship (3) or EDAD 6582 Private School Leadership (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)

Internship (9 credits)
EDAD 6940 Principal Administrative 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.

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
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.