Educational Administration and Supervision Brochure pdf
Niagara University’s educational leadership program is NCATE accredited and a widely recognized graduate program that prepares candidates for school and district leadership roles. Candidates will find the Master’s program an excellent preparation for emerging leadership opportunities. The program’s focus on integrating theory and practical experience provides a relevant curricular base for career-embedded professional development.
Niagara University’s Master’s of Educational Administration and Supervision has been offered in Ontario with Ministerial consent since 1984 in collaboration with public and Catholic Greater Toronto Area school boards.
A high quality, NCATE accredited program offering:
• Written consent under the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
• Strong academics with Canadian and US doctoral faculty with extensive leadership experiences and knowledge of “Best Practices”
• Program based on current data, theory and research
• Flexible scheduling including Saturday classes
• On-line coursework and integrated technology
• Intensive internship experiences in an applied practicum
The purpose of Educational Leadership is to prepare individuals for organizational leadership and decision making, the design and implementation of instruction for student achievement, management of the organization and its operations, human resource development, and building parent involvement and community support. Classroom teachers may want to enroll in the educational leadership program to prepare themselves to serve in a variety of leadership roles within their school and board (team leaders, chairpersons, coordinators) in addition to administrative positions.
Required Courses:
EDU 595 Educational Research & Statistics
EDU 615 Introduction to Educational Leadership
EDU 632 Leadership & the School Building Leader
EDU 635 Ontario School Law
EDU 644 Instructional Supervision
EDU 645 Curriculum Design
EDU 649 Capstone for the School Leader
EDU 694 Administrative Internship Part I
EDU 695 Administrative Internship Part II
EDU 528 Multiculturalism in Education*
Select Two Electives:
EDU 629 Effective Dynamic Change
EDU 638 Community Interrelationships
EDU 639 Seminar/Issues in Educational Leadership
EDU 650 Capstone School District Leader
EDU 684 Research in Educational Leadership
Total Graduate Hours – 36
• Administrative Internship 694/695 totals 600 hours
• Candidates are required to successfully complete a
comprehensive exam.
*Fulfills requirement for course in another discipline
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...
How long will it take to complete the program?
Students can complete the M.S.Ed. degree program in two years by taking two courses on a part-time basis in the fall, spring and summer sessions.
What is the advisement process?
Once accepted, students will be assigned a faculty advisor. Students should communicate with the assigned advisor prior to beginning their program of study and periodically thereafter.
What are the requirements for graduation?
Students must maintain a B average in coursework and successfully complete a comprehensive examination.
Where and when are the courses offered?
Courses are offered at sites in the Greater Toronto Area in the fall, spring and summer semesters through face to face and distance education delivery.
What are the backgrounds of your students?
Candidates come from a variety of backgrounds – in years of experience, role within their schools, government settings and district boards including small, large, urban, and suburban. The various backgrounds of candidates provide a diversity which adds depth and breadth to the classes and program.
Director of Ontario Programs: Thomas Donovan - tdonovan@niagara.edu
Office Location:
6160 Sixteenth Ave. East
Markham, ON L3P 3K8
905-294-7260
Advisors:
Thomas Donovan - tdonovan@niagara.edu - 905-294-7260
Dr. Barbara Iannarelli - bai@niagara.edu - 716-286-8547
Information Sessions
Call 905-294-7260 or e-mail tdonovan@niagara.edu to set up an appointment.
More sessions coming soon.
No appointment necessary to attend
"The quality of instructors is phenomenal. Their knowledge and resourcefulness made the courses informative and interesting."
Vicky Pidgeon, Vice Principal
Durham District School Board
"Earning a Master of Science in Education degree from Niagara University was among the very best professional development experiences of my career. The program combines an excellent theoretical base with a school-based focus. Networking with colleagues in the program continues to this day, with at least five of us from our small cohort currently in the role of superintendent. I highly recommend it!"
W. R. Hick
Superintendent of Education: Student Achievement
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
"The Niagara Masters program allows Ontario students
to make meaningful connections between curriculum and real life
leadership experiences. For aspiring leaders, this degree provides educators with the knowledge, skills, networks and confidence to be an effective change agent for any school community."
Bob Camozzi, Principal
Ontario Catholic Elementary School
Educational Leadership Program Statement
The educational leadership programs in the College of Education are founded on a commitment to developing practitioners who, in the Vincentian tradition, foster human learning, development, spiritual well being, and emotional stability in their respective institutions. Graduates of these programs are expected to demonstrate the qualities of outstanding reflective practitioners and the dispositions of caring, respect for self and others, commitment to equity and social justice, open mindedness, and fairness. Additionally, we expect candidates within these programs to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC). The ELCC standards were prepared by members representing the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). and National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Candidates completing the Educational Leadership Program will evidence their knowledge, skills and dispositions as indicated in the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards: |
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Standard 1: Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a school or district vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. |
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Standard 2: Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. |
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Standard 3: Ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. |
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Standard 4: Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. |
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Standard 5: Acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. |
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Standard 6: Understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context. |
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The purpose of Educational Leadership is to prepare leaders who exemplify the Nine Essential Characteristics of Effective Leaders: |
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1. Leaders know and understand what it means and what it takes to be a leader. |
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2. Leaders have a vision for schools that they constantly share and promote. |
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3. Leaders communicate clearly and effectively. |
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4. Leaders collaborate and cooperate with others. |
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5. Leaders persevere and take the “long view.” |
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6. Leaders support, develop and nurture staff. |
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7. Leaders hold themselves and others responsible and accountable. |
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8. Leaders never stop learning and honing their skills. |
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9. Leaders have the courage to take informed risks. |
Ontario Educational Administration & Supervision Courses
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