The School Leadership program has two options:
1. MEd in School Leadership
The MEd in School Leadership prepares potential school leaders for Utah’s Schools by providing training based on the Utah Education Leadership (UEL) standards of the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).
The Program combines coursework in leadership and management with specific training in curriculum and instruction to meet the demands placed on today’s education leaders. The program includes a focus on assessment at both the school and classroom levels and the effective use of data to drive decisions in schools.
The program requires internship experiences based on current USBE policies and includes clinical experiences to connect the learning activities in coursework with the day-to-day needs of modern school settings.
Faculty Coordinator: Heather Newell, heather.newell@usu.edu, 435-797-4143
Graduate Program Coordinator: Heather Ericson, heather.ericson@usu.edu, 435-797-1473
2. School Leadership Certificate for Licensure
The School Leadership Certificate is designed for school personnel who already hold a Master’s Degree in an education discipline. It prepares potential school leaders for Utah’s Schools by providing training based on the Utah Education Leadership (UEL) standards of the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). This program is designed to be completed in one year.
The program combines coursework in leadership and management with specific training in curriculum and instruction to meet the demands placed on today’s education leaders. This includes a focus on assessment at both the school and classroom levels and the effective use of data to drive decisions in schools.
The program requires internship experiences based on current USBE policies and includes clinical experiences to connect the learning activities in coursework with the day-to-day needs of modern school settings.
Faculty Coordinator: Heather Newell, heather.newell@usu.edu, 435-797-4143
Graduate Program Coordinator: Heather Ericson, heather.ericson@usu.edu, 435-797-1473
School Leadership Licensure
Admissions to School Leadership Licensure
Program Guide - School Leadership Licensure
Additional Resources
Disclosure of Educational Requirements for Licensure by State
Our program adheres to the Utah Educational Leadership Standards and prepares students for entry into the profession of school administration. Given the varied and changing requirements across jurisdictions, we have not determined and cannot assure that graduates will meet all requirements for licensure in all states or territories. You are encouraged to become familiar with relevant state licensing laws and discuss your curricular plan with your advisor.
This program meets requirements in Utah.
USU has not determined if the program meets requirements in: AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MP, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UM, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.