2012-2013
Educational Leadership - Educational Foundations, Master of Education
Department of Educational Leadership
College of Education
This program provides you with an opportunity to develop and enrich your understanding of the contexts and forces that shape educational policy and practice. By understanding and being able to articulate critical issues in education, you can be a participant in the educational and social changes currently taking place in our society.
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To receive a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject areas, consisting of at least 30 units of graduate-level courses. Many master’s degree programs require more than 30 units.
You must additionally complete:- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). This may include a thesis.
- All graduate work with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.
- All work toward the master's degree must be completed within six consecutive years. The six years begins with the semester and year of admission to the program.
Read the full policy here.
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 36 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. |
| Thesis | Thesis may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option. |
| Oral Defense | Oral Defense may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option. |
| Research | Individualized research may be required by chosen emphasis or offered as an option. |
Additional Admission Requirements
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Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Master's Requirements
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Take the following 36 units:
- Select five courses from: EDF 630, EDF 670, EDF 671, EDF 672, EDF 673, EDF 677, EDF 703, EDF 711 (15 units)
- One 3-unit elective course in a social science or humanities (3 units)
- Select two courses from: EDL 600, EDL 630, EDL 650 (6 units)
- Select one course from: EDR 610 or EPS 525 (3 units)
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.