• Graduate Studies

  • Master of Education
    Instructional Leadership 

    The goal of the MED Instructional Leadership Program at UWA is to foster the improvement of educational institutions through effective leadership. The Master’s Degree program which leads to Alabama Class A certification is designed to aid in the development of the skills necessary to analyze and resolve educational issues in diverse contexts. UWA seeks to recruit individuals who will make significant contributions to educational organizations, demonstrate the potential for leadership through individual growth, fostering student achievement in learning-centered environments, and advocating quality educational practices. Candidates are encouraged to meet with their assigned advisor as soon as possible after being admitted to the UWA School of Graduate Studies to discuss program requirements and procedures.

  • Program Requirements

    ED 504, Techniques of Educational Research (3)
    ED 505, Technology and Education (3)
    ED 506, Educational Statistics  (3)
    ED 508, Technology Portfolio (1)
    IL 571, School Law (3)
    IL 572, Curricular & Instructional Supervision (3)
    IL 573, Contextual Dimensions of Instructional Leadership  (3)
    IL 574, Leading & Managing Learning Organizations  (3)
    IL 575, Multidisciplinary Perspectives of Instructional Leadership  (3)
    IL 576, School Business Management  (3)
    IL 578, Instructional Leadership Internship  (3)
    IL 579, Instructional Leadership Internship & Residency  (3)

    Total Hours = 34

    *Students who have not previously met the special education requirement must take a general survey course in special education.

    **Due to the specific contents of these courses, no substitute and/or transfer courses will be accepted in the certification area by UWA for this degree. 

    Seminars (dates TBA) 
        Instructional Leadership Program Introduction Seminar 
        Pre-Internship Seminar (x2) 
        Mid-Term Internship Seminar (x2) 
        Capstone Event 

    Portfolio Review
    Candidates shall prepare and maintain a comprehensive portfolio which indi-cates the level of experiences and knowledge gained in instructional leadership during the intern experiences. UWA students will maintain an electronic portfolio via LiveText. The portfolio shall be juried by a committee of university and cooperation school staff before the candidate is recommended by the University for Instructional Leadership Certification. Juries shall be made up of members from the Instructional Leadership Advisory Council. Portfolios will be juried upon the completion of all coursework, internship, and residency requirements.