Graduate Catalog 2017-2018

Independent School Leadership Studies (non-degree)

In response to new requirements instituted by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, heads of independent schools are now required to provide evidence that they have earned a minimum of fifteen (15) graduate credits in school leadership/administration. The School of Education has developed a sequence of five, three-credit graduate courses in order to meet this need. It is anticipated that the courses would be offered in a hybrid cohort format whereby participants would attend some class meetings, augmented by the use of online or other distance learning technology.

Courses taken as a non-degree student may not be applied to a degree until the applicant has satisfied the admissions requirements for that degree, including any required admissions test(s). Courses taken as a non-degree student will be evaluated by the Registrar and the program director or department chairperson. Policies regarding transfer courses will apply.

Tuition for graduate courses taken as a non-degree student is charged at the graduate tuition rate and not eligible for federal financial aid.

Courses

EDSL 8810Introduction to School Leadership

3

EDS 8815Curriculum Design for a Changing World

3

EDS 8851School Resource Utilization

3

EDS 8852Monitoring and Evaluating School Governance, Policies and Facilities

3

EDSL 8881Internship in School Leadership

3

To learn more about this option, contact the office of the Dean, School of Education.