EDLM 9300 - A Practicum in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal Pre K-6

6 cr.

The culminating course in the master’s degree program consists of an internship/practicum experience under the direct supervision of a principal and/or director and the university supervisor. The graduate student is obliged to work in a school setting performing the kinds of responsibilities and duties for which they are preparing, such as principal - supervisor/director that directly address the Administrative Leadership MA and NPBEA Standards. The practicum can be arranged for full-time or part-time. Final practicum arrangements are to be agreed upon with an advisor at least one semester prior to the practicum. During the practicum, students meet with their university advisor and are visited at their practicum site. This practicum consists of a minimum of 400 clock hours earned at the practicum site.