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C.A.G.S and M. Ed. Program in Educational Leadership

Overview of the
Site Based Fitchburg State University C.A.G.S and
M. Ed. Program in Educational Leadership

Application Materials Checklist

The Master of Education program in Educational Leadership and Management Program prepares the student to meet the standards of Massachusetts Educator Initial Licensure as either a Supervisor/Director (P-12) or School Principal (P-6, 5-8, 9-12). This program offers courses and experience that equip school administrators with the skills and competencies necessary for becoming effective educational leaders.

The C.A.G.S. program in Educational Leadership and Management prepares the student that already possesses a Master's Degree to meet the standards of Massachusetts Educator Initial License as a Supervisor/Director(P-12) or School Principal (P-6, 5-8, 9-12).

The M. Ed. Degree and CAGS Program total 39 credits will be made up as follows:

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
SCHEDULE- Cohort 1

SEMESTER I

Human Resources and Personnel Administration- EDLM 8010
               

Research in Educational Leadership- EDLM 8050
               

SEMESTER II

Law for the Educator- EDLM 8020
               

Foundations of Educational Administration- EDLM 8005 (C.A.G.S. only)
               

Dynamics of Planned Change- EDLM 9100
               

SEMESTER III

Community Relations- EDLM 8000
               

The Principal:Organization and Administration of the Elementary,
                Middle, and Secondary School- EDLM 9000
               

SEMESTER IV

Public School Finance- EDLM 8030
               

The Contemporary Educational Leader- EDLM 9600
               

SEMESTER V

Curriculum Leadership and Evaluation- EDLM 8040
               

Collegial Supervision- EDLM 9020
               

SEMESTER
EDLM 9110 / 9101 Practicum / Internship in Leadership and Management
Comprehensive Exam
Portfolio Review

Transfer Credit Policy

Up to 6 credits may be transferred upon Fitchburg State University approval into the C.A.G.S Program or M Ed Program in Educational Leadership. A maximum of 6 credits may come from another accredited institution. All transfer classes must be an exact match to classes included in the CAGS and Master of Education Plan of Study.

Tuition Policy

The cost of the Program is 39 credits x $300 per credit, for a total of $11,700. Tuition is paid in three equal installments. The first is paid at the beginning of the program and the remaining two payments in 6 month intervals.

There is a $25 application fee to Fitchburg State University and there is a non-refundable $125 application fee payable to Catherine Leahy Brine. Each course has a book or material fee set by each course instructor.

Application Materials:
Materials Checklist
Cover Sheet
Fitchburg State University Application (5 page document in PDF format)
Request for Transfer of Graduate Credit
Prometric Testing Centers
Rockland Trust Consumer Credit Application (1 page document in PDF)

 

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