Educational Leadership and Administration, Rank I (0121)
- Graduate
- Education & Behavioral Science
- Leadership & Professional Studies, School of
Overview
The Educational Leadership and Administration, Rank I program is specific to the selected concentration (concentration codes are shown in parentheses below). The 30-hour programs align with Kentucky EPSB requirements and may not be recognized by other states.
Director of Pupil Personnel Services (KDP1 and KDP2)
This concentration leads to eligibility for administrative certification as a Level 1 and 2 Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP) and a Rank I.
Director of Special Education (KDS1 and KDS2)
This concentration leads to eligibility for administrative certification as a Level 1 and 2 Director of Special Education (DOSE) and a Rank I.
Supervisor of Instruction (ILV1 and ILV2)
This concentration leads to eligibility for administrative certification as a Level 1 and 2 Supervisor of Instruction (SOI) and a Rank I.
School Principal (KP1 and KP2)
This concentration leads to eligibility for administrative certification as a Level 1 and 2 Principal and a Rank I.
Concentration(s)
- Director of Pupil Personnel I (KDP1) and Director of Pupil Personnel II (KDP2)
- Director of Special Education I (KDS1) and Director of Special Education II (KDS2)
- Principal Level I (KP1) and Principal Level II (KP2)
- Supervisor of Instruction Level I (ILV1) and Supervisor of Instruction Level II (ILV2)
- Advanced Certifications (KP1, KP2, ILV1, ILV2, Superintendent)
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Educational Leadership and Administration, Rank I program is specific to the selected concentration (concentration codes shown in parentheses below).
Director of Pupil Personnel Services (KDP1 and KDP2)
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Current, valid teaching certificate
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Three years of full-time appropriate teaching experience
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Master's degree or Rank 2 from an accredited institution
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3.0 GPA or above for all graduate coursework
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Reference from supervisor
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Resume and cover letter
Director of Special Education (KDS1 and KDS2)
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Current, valid teaching certificate for exceptional children or as a school psychologist
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Three years of full-time teaching experience with exceptional children or as a school psychologist
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Master's degree or Rank 2 from an accredited institution
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3.0 GPA or above on all graduate coursework
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Reference from supervisor
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Resume and cover letter
School Principal (KP1 and KP2)
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Current, valid teaching certificate
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Three years of full-time, appropriate teaching experience
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Master's degree or Rank 2 from an accredited institution
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GPA of 3.0 or higher on all graduate work
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Reference from supervisor
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Resume and cover letter
Supervisor of Instruction (ILV1 and ILV2)
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Current, valid teaching certificate
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Three years of full-time appropriate teaching experience
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Master's degree or Rank 2 from an accredited institution
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GPA of 3.0 or higher on all graduate work
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Reference from supervisor
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Resume and cover letter
Advanced Certifications (ILV1, ILV2, KDP1, KDP2, Superintendent)
- Current, valid teaching certificate that includes KP1 and KP2 (Principal Level 1 and Level 2)
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Three years of full-time appropriate teaching experience and two years' experience as a school administrator
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Master's degree or Rank 2 from an accredited institution
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GPA of 3.0 or higher on all graduate work
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Reference from supervisor
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Resume and cover letter
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Portfolio
Program Requirements (30 hours)
Program requirements for the Educational Leadership and Administration, Rank I program are specific to the concentration selected (concentration codes shown in parentheses below).
A minimum of 30 semester hours is required; at least 15 hours must be WKU credit. Students must have previously completed a master's degree program, which would qualify for Rank II salary classification.
Completing this program may not be counted by states other than Kentucky in determining pay status. The Director of Pupil Personnel Services position is unique to Kentucky, and Kentucky's manifestation is not found in other places. Other states may seek a counseling or social work background for student services, not a Director of Pupil Personnel Services with attendance duties as in Kentucky.
Director of Pupil Personnel (KDP1 and KDP2)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LEVEL 1 | ||
| EDAD 602 | Introduction to School Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 603 | School Law and Policy | 3 |
| EDAD 604 | Creating a Culture of Achievement | 3 |
| EDAD 608 | Resource Management for Equitable Outcomes | 3 |
| EDAD 583 | Accounting for Pupil Personnel | 3 |
| EDAD 632 | Collaborative Approaches to School Improvement | 6 |
| EDAD 686 | District-level Supervision | 3 |
| LEVEL 2 | ||
| EDFN 576 | Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
| EDFN 613 | Action Research in Education Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Director of Special Education (KDS1 and KDS2)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LEVEL 1 | ||
| EDAD 602 | Introduction to School Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 604 | Creating a Culture of Achievement | 3 |
| EDAD 608 | Resource Management for Equitable Outcomes | 3 |
| SPED 518 | Seminar: Contemporary Challenges in Special Education | 3 |
| EDAD 686 | District-level Supervision | 3 |
| SPED 612 | Collaboration between Schools and Stakeholders for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED/EDAD 630 | Special Education Law and Finance | 3 |
| SPED 625 | Practicum in the Administration of Special Education | 3 |
| LEVEL 2 | ||
| EDFN 576 | Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
| EDFN 613 | Action Research in Education Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
School Principal (KP1 and KP2)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LEVEL 1 | ||
| EDAD 602 | Introduction to School Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 603 | School Law and Policy | 3 |
| EDAD 604 | Creating a Culture of Achievement | 3 |
| EDAD 608 | Resource Management for Equitable Outcomes | 3 |
| EDAD 631 | Leading Learning | 6 |
| EDAD 632 | Collaborative Approaches to School Improvement | 6 |
| LEVEL 2 | ||
| EDAD 597 | Problems in Educational Administration and Supervision | 3 |
| EDAD 610 | Clinical Experiences in Educational Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Supervisor of Instruction (ILV1 and ILV2)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LEVEL 1 | ||
| EDAD 602 | Introduction to School Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 603 | School Law and Policy | 3 |
| EDAD 604 | Creating a Culture of Achievement | 3 |
| EDAD 608 | Resource Management for Equitable Outcomes | 3 |
| EDAD 631 | Leading Learning | 6 |
| EDAD 686 | District-level Supervision | 3 |
| EDAD 594 | Leading Innovative Educational Programs | 3 |
| LEVEL 2 | ||
| EDFN 576 | Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
| EDFN 613 | Action Research in Education Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Advanced Certifications (ILV1 and ILV2, KDP1 and KDP2, and Superintendent)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOI LEVEL 1 | ||
| EDAD 594 | Leading Innovative Educational Programs | 3 |
| EDAD 686 | District-level Supervision EDAD 686 counts toward DPP and SOI endorsements | 3 |
| DPP LEVEL 1 | ||
| EDAD 583 | Accounting for Pupil Personnel | 3 |
| EDAD 612 | Collaboration between Schools and Stakeholders for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| or EDAD 630 | Special Education Law and Finance | |
| SOI AND DPP LEVEL 2 | ||
| EDFN 576 | Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
| EDFN 613 | Action Research in Education Administration | 3 |
| Superintendent | ||
| EDAD 598 | Field-Based Experience in Educational Administration | 3 |
| EDAD 507 | Educational Leadership Policies and Politics (Superintendent) | 3 |
| EDAD 639 | The Superintendency | 3 |
| EDAD 649 | School System Administration | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |