Educational Leadership (Graduate Diploma)

The Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership is offered by the Department of Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This Diploma is designed as a one-year (two semesters) program for students who wish to enhance their qualifications or pursue an academic interest in the field of educational leadership.

Admission

Applicants must meet the same admissions requirements as those for the MA in Educational Leadership. Should a student in good standing decide during or within one semester after completion of the requirements for the Diploma that he/she wishes to work towards the MA degree, he/she may apply to transfer to the MA degree.

Courses (18 credit hours)

Course work for the Graduate Diploma requires the completion of 18 credits as follows:

Required Courses

12 credits Required / 4 courses
EDUC 5202 - Social Foundations of Education (3 cr.)  
EDUC 5204 - Human Development & Learning Theory (3 cr.)  
EDUC 5221 - Transformational Education (3 cr.)  
EDUC 5223 - Organizational Theory and Educational Institutions (3 cr.)  

Electives
6 credits Required / 2 courses

Students should take two additional electives from among the 5000-level courses in Educational Leadership offered by the Department that best meet their professional goals, with approval from their academic advisor.