This performance-based curriculum for prospective administrators is based on the standards set by the Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium and the Tennessee Standards for Administrative Leaders. This program is designed to prepare students for educational administrative positions. The program is designed to be taken by cohort groups in clusters of three courses per term, including a practicum. Students will register for an entire cluster. Upon completion of the program, the student will receive a Master of Arts in Education and licensure as an administrator.

The following requirements must be met upon completion of Leadership Studies I: Leadership and Systems. In addition to the College of Graduate Studies admission requirements, the Educational Leadership Studies Program requires the candidate to:

1. Have a Grade Point (GPA) x 100 plus a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) quantitative that equals 650 and GPA x 100 plus GRE qualitative that equals 650 OR a total of the two ≥1300.
2. Acquire a letter of support from two practicing administrators who agree to mentor the aspiring administrator throughout the program.
3. Complete a screening interview and an in-basket activity.
4. Complete a leadership assessment.
5. Submit a valid teaching certificate.
6. Have a record of successful teaching experience.

Leadership Studies I: Leadership and Systems
These courses contain a self-analysis of the student and how the student fits into leadership positions. Systems and planning will be emphasized.
Required Hours
   EDUC 5711 Leadership Studies I: Leadership 2
   EDUC 5712 Leadership Studies I: Systems and Research 2
   EDUC 5713 Leadership Studies I: Leadership Practicum 1
 

Leadership Studies II: Human Interaction These courses involve people, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
   EDUC 5721 Leadership Studies II: Human Interaction,
     Community, Communications and Culture 2
   EDUC 5722 Leadership Studies II: Human Interaction
     Human Resources 2
   EDUC 5723 Leadership Studies II: Human Interaction
     Practicum 2

Leadership Studies III: Instructional Leadership
These courses will include effective teaching, curriculum, measurement, assessment, evaluation, and instructional leadership.
   EDUC 5731 Leadership Studies III: Teaching and Learning 2
   EDUC 5732 Leadership Studies III: Instructional Leadership 2
   EDUC 5733 Leadership Studies III: Instructional Leadership
      Practicum 2

Leadership Studies IV: Educational Diversity and Ethics
These courses include Special Education Law, diversity issues, and ethics.
   EDUC 5741 Leadership Studies IV: Educational Diversity
     Special Educational Law and Issues 2
   EDUC 5742 Leadership Studies IV: Diversity and Ethics 2
   EDUC 5743 Leadership Studies IV: Educational Diversity
      Practicum 1

Leadership Studies V: School Law and Management
These courses center on the topics of school law, school business, technology, school safety and school plant and facilities.
   EDUC 5751 Leadership Studies V: Law and Management
      School Law 2
   EDUC 5752 Leadership Studies V: Law and Management
      School Business, Facilities, Technology, and Safety
      Management 2
   EDUC 5753 Leadership Studies V: Law and Management
      Practicum 1

Leadership Studies VI: Leadership and Systems
These courses revisit leadership with a systems view derived from the knowledge and experience gathered within the prior five courses. The cumulative portfolio with leadership project will be completed.
   EDUC 5761 Leadership Studies VI: Leadership 1
   EDUC 5762 Leadership Studies VI: Systems and Research 1
   EDUC 5763 Leadership Studies VI: Practicum 3

Endorsement
Licensing as an administrator from the Educational Leadership Studies Program requires passing the Praxis Series School Leadership Licensure Assessment (code 11010) for Tennessee and Kentucky. For passing score requirements, contact the APSU licensure office. Kentucky also requires Kentucky Specialty Test of Instructional and Administrative Practices (minimum score of 85% to pass).