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Dr. William Sterrett, assistant professor at the Watson School, recently wrote a book for ASCD called Insights into Action: Successful School Leaders Share What Works. A review of the book is available here.
Summer 2012 Course Offerings (Contingent upon enrollment and scheduling)
The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to the professional preparation of highly skilled, creative and dedicated leaders for the schools of North Carolina and the entire nation. The program is designed for highly motivated individuals interested in holding leadership positions in schools, school districts, school boards, educational agencies and/or university departments of Educational Leadership and Administration.
Within this department are 5 distinct Watson School of Education graduate programs: (1) Master's of School Administration (MSA) program, (2) Master’s in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision (M.Ed. CIS) program, (3) undergraduate Leadership Studies Minor (LED ), (4) Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration (Ed.D.) program, and (5) Master's of Education in Higher Education (M.Ed. Hi Ed) program. For those that already have a Master’s degree, additional non-degree school administration licensure and CIS licensure programs are available as well.
We enjoy NCATE (national), Southern Association Accreditation (SACS-regional) and state accreditation in North Carolina at the Watson School and department levels. Our faculty members bring their experience in various leadership positions to the classroom while also conducting research in their area of expertise.
Courses engage learners in reflective practices as they work together to meet the needs of diverse learners and advocate for social justice. Our department embraces multiple theories of learning, creative problem-solving, unique designs of leadership and innovative approaches to building capacity for learners, including the opportunity to travel abroad with our international studies program . Programs and multiple courses are offered online for convenience and flexibility. Theory and practice come together in school communities with internships and practica supporting implementation of strategies learned through study and application.
The Watson School of Education Department of Educational Leadership reaches out to the future by preparing the most ingenious educators today! Great minds. Great leaders. Great schools. Come join us!