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Educational Leadership

The primary mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is the development of individuals for leadership roles at all levels of education and related business/industry enterprises. Its scope includes PK-12 Education Leadership , Higher Education Leadership , and Workforce Education and Development . Our Department offers several programs, many of which involve theoretical constructs and practitioner training for those interested in careers as public or private educational leaders, policy analysis, and teachers in business and industry occupations that require educational and leadership skills or degrees focusing on educational research.

Workforce Education Programs

(We are currently under construction)

Graduate Program

Overview : Degree Requirements : Admission : Resources : Course Rotation

Overview

The graduate program in Workforce Education and Development provides advanced preparation for adult educators in a variety of settings and offers a Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) with concentrations in Workplace Learning and Performance (formerly Training and Development), Teaching & Leadership , and Graduate Teacher Licensure.

  • Teaching & Leadership
    • (postsecondary, higher education, community college teaching & workforce education and career and technical education administration). Click here for the degree sheet [PDF]
  • Workplace Learning and Performance
    • (adult educators in public and private sector education, business/industry training departments, governmental & non-profit organizations training departments & adult career schools). Click here for the degree sheet [PDF]
  • Graduate Teacher Licensure
    • (provides initial teacher licensure preparation for individuals who already possess an undergraduate degree and interested in teaching secondary career and technical education)

Since the majority of our students are working adults, courses are offered through a combination of evening, Saturday and intensive weekend formats.

 

Degree Requirements (M.Ed./M.S.)

Students majoring in Workforce Education & Development can pursue either a Master of Education (M.Ed.) or a Master of Science (M.S). The differences are listed below:

  • Master of Education (M.Ed.)
    • Students who opt for an M.Ed. are usually interested in becoming practitioners in their field. The M.Ed. requires a minimum of 36 credits of coursework and culminates in the completion of a comprehensive examination.
  • Master of Science (M.S.)
    • An M.S. focuses more on scholarly research and is intended to prepare those interested in pursing an advanced degree. The M.S. requires a minimum of 39 credits of coursework and culminates in the completion of a thesis followed by an oral examination.

 

Admission Requirements:

  1. A completed Application for Admission to the Graduate College
  2. Two copies of official transcripts (one to the Graduate College and one to the Department of Educational Leadership) from all institutions attended after high school.
  3. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a 3.0 for the last 2 years of undergraduate work is required.
  4. Adequate undergraduate prerequisites or work experience in a teaching field.
  5. Two letters of recommendation.
  6. GRE or MAT score
  7. Resume

A maximum of 12 credit hours may be transferred into the program, if taken recently from accredited institution(s). For students who were enrolled as a non-admitted graduate student at UNLV, a maximum of 15 graduate credits taken at UNLV may be applied toward a graduate degree program. All previously earned credits must be approved by the student's graduate committee, the Department Chair, the College of Education Dean, and the Graduate Dean.

 

Send questions or comments to:

Dr. Cecilia Maldonado-Daniels (Program Coordinator) cecilia.maldonado@unlv.edu