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Master of Education
Area of
Elective Study: Educational Leadership
Alvernia is a Catholic, Franciscan college dedicated to the ideals of service in the helping professions. Our rich heritage of service is rooted in our strong faith which resonates in contemporary ways in campus life and our academic programs. Alvernia’s graduate programs are designed for the focused working professional who places equal value on intellectual achievement and professional growth. Our faculty and staff are committed to teaching, guiding, and supporting our students in all aspects of their experience at Alvernia, from course selection and scheduling, to connecting with peers and colleagues.
The program in urban education leading to a Master of Education degree with an elective study in Educational Leadership explores topics in school leadership such as law, finance, administration, and human resource management. The program gives educators the opportunity to explore the academics behind administration and is an excellent precursor to pursuing an administrative certification. Typically, Master’s coursework can be utilized to fullfill professional training requirements and advance on the salary scale. Students typically complete the entire 33 credits in under two years. However, full-time enrollment can allow students to complete the program in approximately one year. Students are accepted for a period of five years and can choose to pursue their program on a part-time basis. Flexibility of enrollment is a hallmark of Alvernia’s Master of Education Degree.
Academic Quality
Students are admitted to the College and are fully accepted when the following criteria have been met:
• Successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
• Completion of graduate entrance application with supporting documentation
Career Success
At Alvernia we measure our success by our graduates’ personal and professional satisfaction, and by the ways they contribute to the greater good in all areas of society. Our graduates are employed in virtually all schools in Berks County, and in many schools throughout the middle Atlantic region. No matter what your aspirations and dreams, we’ll give you the tools and support to help you thrive.
Career Opportunities
College Instructor
Department Head
District Coordinator
Education and Training Administrator
Team Leader
School Business Officials
School Directors
School Management
Curriculum Overview
Master of Education with an elective study in Educational Leadership (33 credits)
Required Interdisciplinary Courses (6 credits)
COR 510: Moral Leadership
COR 600: Organizational Professional Ethics (to be taken within the final 12 credits)
Required Courses (18 credits)
MED 500: Curriculum Innovations
MED 510: Assessment and Evaluation
MED 550: Introduction to Educational Administration
MED 560: Human Resource Management for Leaders
MED 610: School Law and Social Advocacy
MED 611: School Finance
Required Education and Capstone Courses (9 credits)
MED 518: Quantitative Research Methods
MED 520: Educators as Researchers
MED 680: Research Seminar
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