M.S.E. in Instructional Leadership

The M.S.E. in Instructional Leadership at Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education is designed to develop leaders in the educational community. Students will dive into the pressing issues in education and learn from distinguished faculty with invaluable experience. Program graduates earn a master’s degree and are eligible for instructional leadership certification in just 18 months.

Instructional Leadership

This M.S.E. program is designed for candidates with an unwavering belief in the importance of leadership development.

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Is This Program for Me?

This program is designed for candidates pursuing leadership positions in K-12 schools/systems.

Candidates holding a master of science in a teaching field from an accredited institution and a Class A certification from the Alabama State Department of Education may be eligible for our 18-hour certification program.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Class B teaching certificate
Three or more years of teaching experience
GRE score of at least 295; or a MAT score of at least a 396; or another graduate degree from an accredited institution

Program Objectives

The M.S.E. in Instructional Leadership is designed to develop leaders in the educational community. Students dive into the pressing issues in education and learn from distinguished faculty with valuable experience. Program graduates earn a master’s degree and are eligible for instructional leadership certification in just 18 months.

Core Concepts

Issues in school finance: in-depth study of taxation, state school finance systems, impact of school finance litigation, budgeting processes and current/emerging issues
Management design for school improvement: create a learning environment conducive to school success through equitable resource use
Legal and ethical issues in education: learn how local, state and federal laws play a role in establishing school policies and practices
Teaching in the diverse classroom: look at diversity factors and learn to teach to students' learning styles

“Samford created a personalized learning experience that prepared me to be a better educational leader.”

“I expanded my knowledge base with expert professors in their field and made many personal and professional connections.”

—Wendy Story, M.S.E. Instructional Leadership '13, Ed.S. '17, Ed.D. '20

Career Preparation

This program is designed for K-12 professionals with a passion for education and an unwavering belief in the importance of leadership development. Join this program if you have a desire to be pushed to your greatest potential and serve the education system in one of the following administrative roles: