FSU Department of Educational Leadership Brochure

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Department of Educational Leadership Preparing educational leaders as Facilitators of Learning

Department of Educational Leadership

Preparing educational leaders as Facilitators of learning Prospective educational leaders acquire a common core of knowledge and skills grounded in management practices, including: ● ● ● ● ● ●

Societal and Cultural Influences of Schooling Teaching and learning processes and school improvement Organizational Theory Leadership and management processes and functions Policy studies and politics Ethical dimensions of schooling

Our Mission To provide a quality education for prospective administrators for our nation’s schools.

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Dr. Noran Moffett, Associate Dean

Dr. Leontye Lewis, Dean

Department Faculty and Staff Dr. Tawannah G. Allen Director of Ed.D. Program/Associate Professor Email: tallen@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-1810 Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - UNC - Chapel Hill M.S.A. - Fayetteville State University M.Ed. - North Carolina Central University B.S. in Psychology, K-5 Teaching Certificate, - North Carolina Central University Dr. Miriam Chitiga Associate Professor Email: mchitiga@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-1646 Ph.D. in Educational Administration – University of South Carolina M.A. in Applied Linguistics – University of Zimbabwe Graduate Certificate in Teacher Education – University of Zimbabwe B.A. in Education – University of Zimbabwe Dr. Samuel Heastie Assistant Professor Email: sheastie@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-1002 Ph.D. in Educational Psychology – West Virginia University M.A. LaSalle University B.A. Freedman Hardeman University Dr. Ted Kaniuka Assistant Professor Email: tkaniuka@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-1636 Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - East Carolina University M.S. in Elementary Education – C.W. Post College B.A. in Economics – S.U.N.Y Dr. Dionne V. McLaughlin Director of MSA Program/Associate Professor Email: dmclaug6@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-1810 Ed.D. in Educational Leadership - UNC - Chapel Hill Ed.M. in Education - Harvard Graduate School of Education B.A. in Economics and Spanish - Taylor University

Dr. Frederick E. Smith Professor Email: fsmith@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-2135 Ph.D. in Educational Leadership - Florida State University M.A. in Educational Administration - North Carolina Central University B.S. in Elementary Education - Elizabeth City State University Dr. Gail L. Thompson Wells Fargo Endowed Chair in Education/Professor Email: gthomps3@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-2594 Ph.D. in Education - Claremont Graduate University M.A. in Education - Claremont Graduate University Teaching Credential - Claremont Graduate University B.A. in Journalism - University of Southern California Dr. Linda Wilson-Jones Director, Office of Research Initiatives/Professor Email: lwilson-jones@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-1634 Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Supervision Jackson State University Ed.S. in School Counseling - Mississippi State University M.S. in Community Counseling - Mississippi State University B.A. in Psychology/Social Work/Sociology Mississippi State University Mable Hawkins Administrative Support Associate Email: mhawkins@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672- 1731 Dianna Wesley Administrative Support Associate Email: dwesley@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910-672-1810

“The professors are always willing to provide you with

constructive feedback. You can rely on them for assistance that will help you develop into becoming a better leader.”

~ Gerald, MSA student

MASTER OF SCHOOL ADMINSTRATION DEGREE PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET Fayetteville State University’s Master of School Administration Program is designed to prepare school leaders for the nation. All students enrolled in the Master of School Administration Program complete forty-two (42) hours of graduate course credits, including six (6) hours of electives. Students must also pass a comprehensive examination. The program cohorts begin each fall semester and complete the program in two years. A yearlong, full-time internship is a program requirement.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: • • • • • • •

Completion of Fayetteville State University Graduate School application Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 overall or 3.00 in the last sixty (60) hours of coursework GRE or MAT scores that are no more than five (5) years old.

Three letters of recommendation A North Carolina A or M teaching license Essay outlining graduate school educational goals and professional objectives (One to two pages, to be submitted with Graduate School application) Completion of an interview and writing exercise

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Specialization: 21 Credits EDAM 650: Educational Leadership Development Seminar EDAM 651: Organizational Development and Diversity for School Leaders EDAM 652: School-Based Program Evaluation and Improvement EDAM 660: Leadership and Organizational Theories in School EDAM 661: School Law and Public Policy Issues EDAM 670: Resource Management and Schools EDAM 671: Leadership for Learning

3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits

Internship: 15 Credits EDAM 680: Internship – Part I* EDAM 690: Internship – Part II* EDAM 691: Internship - Part III* *Prerequisites required

3 credits 6 credits 6 credits

Electives

6 credits

Departmental Electives EDAM 698: Computer Usage for Educational Administrators EDUC 680: Special Topics in School Administration Six credit hours of electives can be selected from business, arts and sciences or special education.

Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Dionne McLaughlin, M.S.A. Program Director for additional information at dmclaug6@uncfsu.edu.

Fayetteville State University is a Constituent Institution of the University of North Carolina.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership requires sixty (60) semester hours of graduate course credits.

This program is designed for senior level or aspiring educational leaders who will, as facilitators of learning become change agents in the cultural, economic, social, and educational development of North Carolina and the Nation.

Students will be admitted in cohorts. A full-time residency or its equivalent must be completed in the first year followed by a yearlong internship in the second year. Candidates must pass a comprehensive examination at the end of appropriate courses and satisfactorily defend the dissertation at the culmination of the program. For specific requirements and procedures for matriculating through the program, please contact the director of the Ed.D. program or see the Ed.D. Program Manual.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A completed FSU Graduate School Application 2. Master’s degree from an accredited institution 3. Official GRE scores taken within the last five years 4. Minimum Graduate GPA of 3.50 5. Official transcripts of all college/university work 6. Three letters of recommendation 7. A personal interview 8. Writing sample 9. A portfolio of professional growth including a resume or vitae 10. $35.00 Application fee PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: (60 Credits) Core Coursework (24 Credits)

Research Coursework (12 Credits)

EDLE700 EDLE701 EDLE703 EDLE704 EDLE705

EDLE720 EDLE721 EDLE722 EDLE723

Concentration Coursework (12 Credits)

PK-12 Select only four courses.

Internship Coursework (6 Credits)

EDLE706

EDLE 730 EDLE 731

EDLE707 EDLE708

Dissertation (6 Credits)

EDLE 740 EDUC 999

SPED 615 SPED 643 SPED 646 EDLE 725 EDAM 698 EDLE709

Higher Education

EDLE710 EDLE711 EDLE712

Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Tawannah G. Allen, Ed. D., Program Director at tallen@uncfsu.edu for additional information.

Department of Educational Leadership

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Department of Educational Leadership Program Contacts Dr. Tawannah G. Allen, Ed.D Program Director tallen@uncfsu.edu Dr. Dionne V. McLaughlin, MSA Program Director dmclaug6@uncfsu.edu Phone: 910.672.1810 Fax: 910.672.2075

1200 Murchison Road • Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-4298 www.uncfsu.edu Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina. Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.