EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST DEGREE (ED.S.)
in EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (30 S.H.)

The Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership is designed for individuals who wish to achieve proficiency beyond the Master’s degree level in the principalship, the superintendency, or other leadership roles. Completion of the Ed.S. degree (or equivalent of M.S. plus 30 credits) meets initial licensure requirements as school or district level administrator in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Licensure can be earned before completing requirements for this degree. This program is also for individuals who wish to pursue a degree higher than the Master’s for greater competency in non-licensure roles such as department chair, curriculum committee chair, lead teacher, special project leader, administrative assistant, or positions related to policy studies and research in public agencies. A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 is required to receive the degree. Only grades earned at Winona State University will be counted in determining the grade point average.

ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Initial licensure requires that you:
a. apply for admission into the Ed.S. degree program (earning the degree is optional)
b. complete a minimum of 30 credits beyond the M.S.
c. have completed three years of teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level while holding teaching licenses valid for the position or positions in which the experience was gained
d. complete six semester credits of field experience (practicum or internship) as an administrative aide to an appropriately licensed educational administrator
e. demonstrate knowledge of administrative competencies
(Minnesota only) to the satisfaction of a joint faculty/
administrator panel
The field experience may be waived for persons who have gained licensure in one administrative area and who have had three years of experience under that administrative license. Educational requirements for licensure in other states for administrative positions may be satisfied by specific program modifications. Contact the department for specific state licensure requirements.

MAJOR FIELD COURSES (26 S.H.)
601 Foundations of Educational Leadership (3)
604 Curriculum Planning and Development (3)
610 School Law (3)
626 Educational Assessment (3)
635 Public Relations and Politics (3)
780/781 Practicum/Internship (6) (Prerequisite: EL 601 and EL 604, or permission)
789 Writing Seminar: Specialist Degree Field Study (3)
799 Specialist Degree Thesis/Field Study (thesis credits) (2)

SPECIALIZATION (REQUIRED - CHOOSE ONE AREA)
K-12 Principal (12)
622 The Principalship (3)
627 School Business Management (3)
628 Human Resources & Collective Bargaining (3)
704 Supervision and Curriculum Development: An Action Research
Approach (3)

General (Superintendency) (18)
622 The Principalship (3)
627 School Business Management (3)
628 Human Resources and Collective Bargaining (3)
708 Seminar: Problems and Trends (3)
756 Administrative Decision Making (3)
758 Educational Finance (3)

FIELD EXPERIENCE (Ed.S. Degree) (6)
780 Practicum (3) (remain in the classroom and complete hours
part-time)
781 Internship (3) (employed in an administrative position)

The practicum or internship is a capstone field experience. For individuals seeking K-12 administrative licensure, you will serve in the capacity of an administrative aide. As a guideline for when to register for a practicum or internship, it is suggested that a minimum of 75% of program credits be completed. For individuals seeking careers in other settings, a practicum or internship can be arranged specific to career aspirations or waived. Students planning to register should go to the department web site (www.winona.edu/educationalleadership) and click on Downloads (Forms and Documents) to download the appropriate form. The Practicum or Internship Agreement Form should be completed with a cooperating supervisor and returned to the department before or during the first week of each semester.

EXAMINATIONS
To be awarded the Educational Specialist Degree, the candidate is required to pass an oral defense and oral comprehensive examination.

ELECTIVE COURSES (VARIABLE)
Taken as necessary to meet degree and/or licensure requirements.

WRITING REQUIREMENT (Ed.S. Field Study)
The writing seminar (EL789) prepares the student for the task of writing the field study. The class is designed to guide the student in writing the research proposal and annotated bibliography. Completing the field study becomes an independent research project after completing the class. To finish the degree program, candidates must submit three copies of an approved field study to the Office of Graduate Studies. A guide for the completion of the field study is available from the department office.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
590 Special Topics - 1-3 S.H.
Specially arranged course offerings unique to both graduate and undergraduate student’s professional development. Course number may be repeated when offered with a different subject content and title. Grade or P/NC.
600 Workshops in Educational Leadership - 1-4 S.H.
Topics vary according to needs and interests of educational leaders. This course number may be repeated when offered within different subject content. Grade or P/NC.
601 Foundations of Educational Leadership - 3 S.H.
A comprehensive overview of the field of educational administration. Students are introduced to the organization, governance, and politics of American K-14 education with attention to sources of information on educational leadership. Grade only.
604 Curriculum Planning and Development - 3 S.H.
Students will explore the nature of curriculum (purpose, definition, and theories), the leader’s role in curriculum development, planning processes and procedures, issues in curriculum development, and classroom-based curriculum design. Grade only.
610 School Law - 3 S.H.
Selected school law issues affecting education using the case method with emphasis on those having direct impact at the school-building level. An historical perspective is provided in addition to case and statutory law both state and federal. Grade only.
622 The Principalship - 3 S.H.
Students will inquire into and reflect upon school leadership and conditions which produce a successful principalship. Grade only.
625 School Reform and Restructuring: Implications for Leadership - 3 S.H.
The study of the past and present efforts of school reform and restructuring to improve American K-12 education and their effects on educational leadership. Grade only.
626 Educational Assessment – 3 S.H.
The effective use and general misuse of measurement and evaluation in education. The role of accountability in education will be explored within the context of student learning assessment. Grade only.
627 School Business Management - 3 S.H.
Business management processes and practices, including procedures for strategic planning, budgeting and finance. Grade only.
628 Human Resources and Collective Bargaining - 3 S.H.
The personnel function, with particular attention to hiring, evaluation procedures, employee problems, affirmative action, due process, harassment in the workplace, and collective bargaining at the K-14 level in local districts. Grade only.
635 Public Relations & Politics - 3 S.H.
Purpose, techniques and problems of school/community relations and partnerships, including the political context of these relations and means of developing effective interaction with staff, public, media and community. Oral and written communication receives special attention. Grade only.
640 Ethical Leadership - 3 S.H.
An interdisciplinary approach to the ethics of administration and leadership with a focus on world views, case studies, and critical thinking concepts to encourage ethical decision making and the formation of professional ethical codes as a basis for principled practice. A blended course where case studies and assignments are presented and discussed both in class and online. Grade only.
655 Philosophical and Sociological Connections for Educational Leaders - 3 S.H.
In this course, students will engage in dialogue related to the critical role of education in a democracy and will formulate or refine a personal philosophy of education. Grade only.
670 Research and Writing - 3 S.H.
Form, style, and appropriate research procedures in education. Master’s degree only. Grade only.
675 Technology in Educational Leadership -3 S.H.
The study of past and present technology and its affect on K-14 administration, teaching, and learning. Particular attention will be given to the use of computers in teaching and learning. Grade only.

690 Individual Research - 1-4 S.H.
This is an independent study course. Students work with their advisor to develop an appropriate course of study under the supervision of a member of the educational leadership faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of the student’s advisor. Grade or P/NC.
699 Master’s Thesis - 6 S.H.
The employment of scientific methods and procedures in an independent study in his/her field of concentration. P/NC only.
704 Supervision and Curriculum Development: An Action Research Approach - 3 S.H.
Students will perform guided research. The emphasis of this experience is on action-based research in the supervisory context, curriculum invention and implementation. Students will inquire into the teaching process in order to become more effective mediators of classroom improvement efforts. Grade only.
705 Partnership Foundation - 3 S.H.
Successful partnerships connect schools to community, nonprofit and social service agencies, cultural institutions, businesses, industry, and institutions of higher education in pursuing joint activities that provide mutual benefit for schools and communities. This course provides successful models and leadership strategies for the formation of partnerships and focuses on shared concerns about real problems that can best be addressed by organizations from different sectors working together. The partnership planning process addresses legal, organizational, administrative/financial options for integrating community resources, information systems, and networks with schools to impact youth. Students experience practical application of implementing one phase of a partnership. Grade only.
708 Seminar: Problems and Trends - 3 S.H.
The development and implementation of current educational policy; how legislation and regulations are translated into actual school district policy; the politics of policy creation. Prerequisite: Master’s degree or at least four courses in Educational Leadership. Grade only.

752 Planning of School Facilities - 3 S.H.
Procedures for solving facilities problems, with emphasis on techniques for developing and securing technical information. Grade only.
756 Administrative Decision Making - 3 S.H.
Application of decision-making processes utilizing simulations, role-playing, case studies, and decision groups. Grade only.
758 Educational Finance - 3 S.H.
The politics and economics of K-14 finance, including the roles of courts and each level of government in collecting, handling, and distributing funds. Emphasis is placed on adequacy and equity in educational funding and on the development of alternative sources of funding. Prerequisite: Master’s degree or at least five courses in Educational Leadership. Grade only.
780 Practicum - 3 S.H.
Students will function in an administrative capacity under an experienced administrator with supervision by the Department of Educational Leadership. EL 704 must precede or accompany the practicum for aspiring principals. For aspiring superintendents, Educational Leadership 627 or 628 must precede or accompany the practicum; EL 604 and/or 620 is recommended. P/NC only.
781 Internship - 3 S.H.
Students will function in an administrative capacity under an experienced administrator with supervision by the Department of Educational Leadership. EL 704 must precede or accompany the internship for aspiring principals. For aspiring superintendents, EL 627 or 628 must precede or accompany the internship; EL 604 and/or 620 is recommended. P/NC only.
789 Writing Seminar: Specialist Degree Field Study - 3 S.H
A seminar devoted to writing the field study project or thesis, covering content, organization, semantics, and grammar. Specialist degree only. P/NC only.
799 Specialist Degree Thesis/Field Study (Thesis Credits) - 2 S.H.
The field study for the Educational Specialist degree. P/NC only.

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